Founded in 2012, AN Legal is a Ho Chi Minh City-headquartered boutique law firm with seven qualified lawyers. The firm has expanded its client base through alliances with Wilberforce TJC Law Corporation in Singapore and HUYN Law in Korea.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm specialises in corporate and M&A work in the real estate sector and takes on work from foreign and local investors and investment funds.
Key clients
Key clients include VinaCapital, Kido Group, Nam Phat Villa and Hotel Company, VinaCapital Danang Resort, Catalina Corporation and Cypress Assets.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
The firm continued its focus on the real estate sector, taking on roles for both buyers and sellers on acquisitions and on regulatory compliance work. An interesting mandate saw the firm advise Taekwang Vina Industrial Joint Stock Company on post-acquisition regulatory compliance work. Another highlight saw the firm advise a local investment management company on acquiring a mixed-use project.
Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Cong Hoa Garden development
Cypress Assets $50 million divestment of stake in Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa
Industrial Development Company $65 million acquisition of
Vinh Phuc Province Industrial Park
VinaCapital Danang Resort $133 million acquisition of Orchard Parkview and Golden Mansion real estate assets
Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Financial and corporate
“Wonderful experience. Knowledgeable and responsive!”
“They advised on how the local regulations and laws applied in reality. They did very well.”
“Responsive and good knowledge in their legal field.”
M&A
“AN has good knowledge about the market and can foresee the potential risks in a deal. Their strong network supports the process and makes it quick and efficient.”
“Very responsive and commercial, detailed knowledge of the laws and practical cases in Vietnam, and precise and comprehensive advice.”
Project development
“They provide foreign company standards to foreigners with good local legal knowledge and experience.”
