VILAF’s projects and energy practice is known for expertise in both traditional and renewable energy transactions, including LNG-to-power projects. The team regularly advises investors on complex energy matters. Phong Tran, Duyen Vo and Anh Dang co-lead the team across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Tran is a banking and finance expert; Vo brings considerable experience in project financing and the sale of rooftop solar energy projects; and Dang has longstanding industry expertise. Other important members of the team include M&A expert Lam Nguyen, and Phuong Vu, who is noted for advising on cross-border infrastructure and energy matters.
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- 'A professional team with strong legal and practical experiences.'
- 'Supporting the client in time in any cases to bring the benefit and limit the risk for the client.'
- 'Professional, enthusiasm, responsibility.'
- 'Compared to other firms, the practice stands out for its agility and tailored approach. Rather than offering generic advice, the team invests time in understanding each client’s business drivers and industry challenges, ensuring strategies are both practical and future-proof.
Key clients
- Citibank
- Nghi Son 2 BOT Company Limited
- Van Phong Power Company Limited
- JBIC
- Long Son Petrochemicals
- Mekong Energy Company Limited
- Marubeni Corporation
- North China Power Engineering Co., Ltd
- Excelerate Energy
Work highlights
Advised Citibank and ING Bank in relation to the US$821 million financing of the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 LNG Projects.
Advised Mekong Energy Company Limited in the end-of-term transfer of 715MW Phu My 2.2 BOT Gas-fired Power Plant to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Phong Tran; Duyen Vo; Anh Dang
Other key lawyers
Lam Nguyen; Phuong Vu