Asia Counsel

Asia Counsel is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Ho Chi Minh City with Minh Duong serves as managing partner. The firm assisted multinational corporations, investment funds, venture capital funds, private equity investors, financial institutions and large Vietnamese corporations with their full Vietnam lifecycle – from market entry and M&A to daily operations and regional expansion. 

Highlights 

During the research period, the firm was responsible for several confidential banking and finance, and M&A transactions.  

The banking team was active for a mix of lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings, lending work. In M&A the firm was active in strategic deals on the sell side and also acted for joint-venture party.  

Testimonials    

Banking and finance

“Very responsive and good quality work. Competitive fees and quick turnaround make them stand out compared to other law firms.” 

Private Equity

“Asia Counsel worked quickly and with a high degree of innovation and expertise in structuring the Framework Agreement.” 

Phong Nguyen
"Phong is a highly skilled and responsive lawyer."

"Responsive and directly addressed any queries we had with specific and well-thought through answers."

Key clients 

F88 Investment Joint Stock Company, Marou Chocolate Joint Stock Company, UOB Venture Management (UOBVM)