Allen & Overy LLP is well-known for its expertise in cross-border matters and continues to be a market-leading firm that provides tailored advice on a wide variety of financial transactions, including bilateral loans, non-performing loans, and aircraft financings. Co-led by the highly respected Adam Moncrieff and Duc Tran, the team consists of lawyers that are qualified in Vietnam as well as English legal jurisdictions, making it well-suited to advise both local and international investment banks. Senior associate Thuy Huynh  specialises in giving advice to global financial institutions and has represented lenders, borrowers, and guarantors across a variety of sectors.

With over 40 years of combined experience, Mark Fraser and Justin Gisz spearhead the ‘highly knowledgeable‘ team at Frasers Law Company . The banking and finance practice is particularly skilled in handling high-value project financings, especially within the energy sector, and has extensive expertise in guiding international financial institutions as well as borrower clients through refinancings of existing loans and debt restructurings. Another exceptional addition to the team is senior associate Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram, who is recommended for her capabilities in the areas of infrastructure and project finance.

With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, VILAF regularly advises high-profile clients across a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, aviation, construction, and renewable energy. The team is led by Hung Nguyen and Duyen Vo, who are located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City respectively and handle a diverse array of complexly structured syndicated financing arrangements. As an expert in the field, partner Phong Tran is highly sought after to advise on infrastructure project financings. Partner Trung Vu and associate Tung Nguyen  also come highly recommended.

Headed by the reputable Truong Nhat Quang, YKVN has extensive experience handling complex and high-value transactions in Vietnam. The team is well-equipped to advise on M&A in the banking sector, corporate finance, and regulatory matters. In the debt finance space, lender clients routinely instruct the practice to handle acquisition and project financings, particularly in connection with infrastructure and industrial undertakings. Partners Duong Thu Ha and Vu Dieu Huyen regularly advise state-owned banks, while partner Nguyen Van Hai is recommended for his expertise in capital markets and finance transactions. Other key members of the team include Nguyen Thu Hang, Vu Dzung, and Ho Anh Tuyet.

The team at Allens is co-led by Giles Cooper, who is particularly skilled in advising on project financings in the energy space, alongside Linh Bui, who has extensive experience advising on international transactions. The firm regularly advises various stakeholders on banking and financing transactions, including loans, debt and equity hybrid issuances, and banking-related M&A, and it is also capable of handling regulatory matters. Partner Ngoc Anh Tran and associate Linh Chi Dang are also key members of the team.

With ‘a deep bench of talented partners and associates that are extremely knowledgeable’, Baker McKenzie has experience dealing with a wide range of banking and finance matters with clients that include merchant and investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, among other financial institutions. The team is led by partner Oanh Nguyen, who has more than two decades of experience handling matters on project finance, IPOs, direct investment, and M&A. Special counsel Vo Phuong Chi  is particularly skilled in complex cross-border finance transactions and foreign direct investment across various sectors.

Mayer Brown has an office in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and frequently leverages its experience advising on Vietnamese, English, and US law to handle cross-border matters. Deeply experienced practice head David Harrison possesses a comprehensive understanding of foreign investments into Vietnam and is capable of advising borrowers as well as lenders on project financings and asset-based loans spanning jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Singapore, US, and Germany. Associate Ursula Szotyory-Grove has experience advising on compliance matters within the banking and finance industry; she is also familiar with all aspects of investment and licensing in Vietnam.

KPMG Law in Vietnam has ample experience working with financiers as well as borrowers to advise on licensing services, loans, asset and project financings, regulatory concerns, and finance restructuring, among other matters. The team is headed by Nguyen Mai Phuong, a seasoned litigator that now leads the Hanoi team in arbitration matters, alongside Pham Thi Quynh Ngoc, who is especially knowledgeable on matters concerning market entry and regulatory licensing requirements for international banking clients. Associate Luu Thi Phuong Chi is also a key contact for market entry-related matters.

LNT & Partners is routinely instructed by banking clients to advise on financing agreements and regulatory matters. Net Le, partner and co-founder of the firm, has extensive experience handling complex arbitration cases and co-leads the team alongside Minh Vu, who is recommended for her ability to advise on financing transactions and fintech regulations. Associate Ngo Thanh Hai offers extensive experience advising banks and companies within the energy sector on loan mandates and financing matters.

Headed by Nguyen Dinh Nha, the team at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers  is particularly well-known for ist ability to handle transactions and regulatory matters for both borrowers and lenders. Further to this, the firm has been increasingly active in project financing within the energy and real estate sectors. Key names within the practice include Vu Thi Que, Trinh Minh Duc, and Huynh Thi Thu Thuy.

Shin & Kim (Vietnam) LLC covers an extensive range of banking and finance-related matters, including debt issuances as well as secured and unsecured lending transactions. The firm also frequently handles licensing and compliance issues for banks and other financial institutions as well as fintech companies. The team is headed by Yeongmin Gil, who is especially skilled at handling high-value cross-border transactions. Other key contacts include Bryan Shin as well as associates Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc and Pham Quynh Trang, both of whom have extensive experience working with regulatory authorities in Vietnam.

Duane Morris Vietnam LLC works closely with its offices in Shanghai, Singapore, and Myanmar to advise on international syndicate loans, banking acquisitions, and bond issuances, among other financial matters. Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Lang chiefly handles foreign and local investments in Vietnam and co-leads the team alongside commercial and tax expert Oliver Massmann, who is also skilled as a litigator.

Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly advises financial institutions on cross-border mandates. Managing partner Gaston Fernandez heads the team and has experience advising domestic and international banks on a wide array of financing arrangements and joint ventures. Counsel Duong Pham is another prominent member of team who serves as a key contact for energy and infrastructure project financings.

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC counts sponsors, multilateral lending agencies international banks, and other financial institutions in its client roster and primarily advises on multicurrency syndicated loan facilities. Founding partner Pham Ba Linh has experience handling a broad range of transactions and is noted for his ability to advise lenders on energy and infrastructure project financings. Nguyen Ngoc Quy is no longer at the firm.

With offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, MHM Vietnam Hanoi Office is well-placed to advise on a wide range of financing transactions for clients across the country, including energy companies and real estate developers, as well as for large international banks. Heading the team, Takuya Eguchi is especially skilled at handling cross-border transactions involving China. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc and Ha Thi Dung are also seasoned members of the team.

With its experience advising on mobile banking, blockchains, digital currencies, and e-payment services, Tilleke & Gibbins presents itself as a go-to firm for companies within the fintech industry. Headed by Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, the team also represents banks and other financial institutions on regulatory and licensing matters in relation to debt finance transactions. Associate Waewpen Piemwichai has experience working with banks and financial services providers and chiefly advises on matters surrounding new payment technologies.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP fields a ‘highly responsive team with excellent Vietnam and broader Asia Pacific experience’  that is particularly well-versed in advising syndicated lenders on cross-border project and acquisition financings. The team is led by is spearheaded by Linh Doan alongside Matt Lorimer and counts commercial banks and multi-lateral agencies in its client base.