Lexcomm Vietnam LLC’s energy, project finance and infrastructure practice is known for advising on matters concerning LNG, upstream oil and natural gas projects, and project finance. The team regularly acts for both local and international energy companies and financial institutions, and has vast experience representing clients in the aviation, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Based across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the team is co-led by Pham Ba Linh, Nguyen Viet Ha and Nguyen Hong Hai. Linh leads on LNG, energy and oil and natural gas matters and has a strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the sector. Ha and Hai both bring deep energy expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong projects team. Impressed by market knowledge and responsiveness.'
- 'Pham Ba Linh stands out for his deep sector knowledge, commercial awareness, and clear communication. He’s pragmatic and dependable, especially on complex energy matters.'
- ‘Nguyen Viet Ha is a market-leading partner, possessing exceptional legal expertise, incredible commercial acumen and unwavering reliability. His strategic foresight thinking consistently guides us through the most intricate regulatory landscapes with remarkable ease and precision.'
- 'Their proactive approach is invaluable, empowering us to anticipate legal needs, always remain well-prepared, and make informed decisions that drive our projects forward. Additionally, Lexcomm's team is dedicated, incisive and responsive.’
- ‘Lexcomm's unparalleled client-oriented legal services set it apart. Its strategic and pragmatic insights, meticulously tailored to each phase of project development, demonstrate a profound understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and industry best practices.'
Key clients
- J-Power
- BlackRock
- Jadestone Energy
- Excelerate Energy, Inc.
- TotalEnergies Renewables Asia
- Dubai Ports World
- Macquarie Green Investment Group
- WHA Utilities & Power PLC
- Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC
- China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation
Work highlights
Advising NSRP as borrower on highly complex project financing issues for a landmark US$9 billion Nghi Son oil refinery project in Vietnam.
Advising GreenYellow SAS on the Vietnam law aspects of its strategic partnership with STOA and DEG to achieve the financial close of a 189 MWp C&I solar asset platform in Singapore.
Advising Jadestone Energy on the development and financing of its strategic, highly complex Nam Du and U Minh natural gas project offshore southwest Vietnam.
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Practice head
Pham Ba Linh; Nguyen Viet Ha; Nguyen Hong Hai