DLA Piper showcases demonstrable experience in handling commercial matters, M&A and project finance work, with clients positioned in the public and private sectors. Jointly leading the practice, Trinh Hoang is well versed in financing and restructuring of debt facilities across a multitude of jurisdictions, while Samata Masagee advises on cross-border transactions in the energy sector, instructed by foreign energy companies with a nexus to Vietnam, with the final head of department, Philip Lee, being widely-renowned in capital markets. Noted for her extensive corporate experience, Thananan Sangnuan specialises in domestic, inbound, and outbound M&A, while Lauren Hurcombe specialises in technology and outsourcing transactions, particularly the exploitation of technology-related assets.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The quality of their service is very good.’
  • ‘Philip Lee showed tremendous knowledge of projects.'

  • 'Trinh Hoang assisted with M&A and I was very happy with her performance and dedication.’

Key clients

  • WHA Venture Holding Company Limited
  • WHA Utilities & Power Public Company Limited
  • Environmental Chemical Corporation
  • VinGroup Joint Stock Company
  • Apeiron Agrocommodities Pte. Ltd.
  • BCPG Public Company Limited
  • Global Power Synergy Public Co Ltd
  • Thai Oil Public Company Limited
  • VinSmart
  • WHA Venture Holding Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Representing BSE Power Holdings (Thailand) Company Limited, a subsidiary of BCPG Public Company Limited, in the acquisitions of 100% equity in (i) Parabolic Solar Power Company Limited, (ii) BS Solar Energy Company Limited, and (iii) KSS Solar Company Limited, from Green Tech Venture Public Company Limited.
  • Advising on the S$50 million 4.487% unsecured guaranteed green bonds due 2028, which were unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank.
  • Advising various clients in relation to the data protection compliance for Vietnam.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Samata Masagee; Philip Lee; Trinh Hoang

Other key lawyers

Thananan Sangnuan; Lauren Hurcombe