VILAF boasts a ‘highly skilled and commercially astute’ team of lawyers that advises a range of clients on large-scale, cross-border M&A deals, with specialisms in private placement, energy and infrastructure, banking, real estate, and construction. The practice is jointly led by M&A specialist Duyen Ha Vo, who frequently advises on large-scale acquisitions, and Anh Dang, who demonstrates expertise in equity transfers, JV establishments, project acquisition, and corporate matters. In Hanoi, Phong Tran plays a key role in the practice, bringing a wealth of experience across private equity, M&A, private placement, strategic sales, and project acquisitions. Other key contacts include Ngoc Anh Bui and Lam Nguyen.
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Testimonials
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‘VILAF team is highly skilled and commercially astute. They have specific teams for sectoral coverage, which helped us in entering a fairly nascent sector in Vietnam with confidence. ’
‘Professional, knowledgeable and competent.'
'Anh Dang, Hoang Duong, and the rest of the team are very responsive and knowledgeable. We find their advice well-considered and prompt, and generally commercial.'
Key clients
- Japan Investment Corporation
- Sumitomo Forestry Group
- SCBX Group
- Huize Holding Limited
- Shizen International Inc.
- Hillhouse Investment
- Sanofi Winthrop Industries
- DSM-Firmenich Group
- Sumitomo Corporation
- New Forests
- SCG Packaging Public Company Limited
- Hartree Partners, LP
Work highlights
Advised in the Vietnam merger filing for USD4.71 billion buy-out of Shinko Electric Industries in Japan.
Advised Sumitomo Forestry Group in the acquisition of shares in Onew World, Hoa Lan Project.
Advised Masterise Group Corporation in the sale of 100% charter capital in its subsidiary.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Duyen Ha Vo; Anh Dang
Other key lawyers
Phong Tran; Ngoc Anh Bui; Lam Nguyen