International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been active in Vietnam since 1994. The firm has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has strong work in banking and finance, capital markets, project development and corporate and M&A. It also boasts a restructuring practice.

The banking and finance team has extensive experience advising financial institutions across the gamut of financing transactions.

In M&A, the firm is experienced in financial institution acquisitions, often acting for foreign clients in acquiring and disposing of shares and assets of local financial institutions. It also acts for private equity houses and strategic investors on high-value deals.

The firm’s infrastructure team has historically advised on market-first mandates since 1994, including the first BOT power project in the jurisdiction. Key sectors of focus are conventional and renewable energy, transport, oil and gas, mining, utilities and social infrastructure.

Key clients

Key clients include Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, Square Peg Capital, Mekong Capital and Stada Arzneimittel.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

“Excellent understanding of oil & gas business and market practice for international M&A transactions in Vietnam. They will work efficiently under very tight timelines.”

Private equity

“Strong knowledge of transaction structure, legal angles, local regulations and investors' rights.”