Baker McKenzie’s active energy and infrastructure practice is distinguished by its experience acting on matters concerning regulatory guidance, offshore wind power projects and solar power projects. The practice is led by Oanh Nguyen and Thanh Hai Nguyen. Oanh Nguyen is strongly proficient in investment and project structures, and project financing. Thanh Hai Nguyen handles a steady stream of work pertaining to project development, renewable energy, and LNG. Other notable members of the team include Thi Yen Ly Le, who has strong knowledge of project development, construction, and power projects.
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‘What makes the team unique is the quality of legal services provided. They understand their client's business and give practical solutions for business team of the client. The team is responsive and dedicated to provide advice on issues and concerns of client.’
‘I worked mostly with is Thi Yen Ly Le. Advice from Le is never only a citation of regulations or law, but is always in a form of ease for our business team to understand, match with our concerns, and give us with solutions for our consideration. Le is responsive, and she understands the Vietnam energy market well with very keen insights.’
‘Baker McKenzie’s Projects and Energy team stands out for its deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments in Vietnam.'
'Clients benefit from the team’s integrated approach, combining local insight with international standards, especially valuable in renewable energy, infrastructure, and PPP projects.'
Key clients
- Phu My Plastics Production JSC
- SUSI Partners Asia Pte. Ltd.
- The World Bank
- Vanguard Millennium International LTD
Work highlights
Advised Phu My Plastics Production JSC (PMP), a leading manufacturer of biodegradable plastics in Vietnam, regarding the development of a large-scale polypropylene factory in Southern Vietnam.
Advised Vanguard Millennium International LTD on the drafting, negotiation and execution of a construction contract for the Prime Technology Factory in Thai Binh Province, Vietnam.
Advised The World B on reviewing various new laws and regulations related to electricity, offshore wind, direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanisms, energy transition, PPA risk analysis, energy efficiency, and other new legal frameworks.
Lawyers
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.
Thi Yen Ly Le
Practice head
Oanh Nguyen; Thanh Hai Nguyen
Other key lawyers
Thi Yen Ly Le