Established in 2016,
Lexcomm
is a full-service law firm with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Key figures include Pham Ba Linh, who serves as managing partner and head of the energy, project finance and infrastructure practices.
The firm is strongest in project development and has robust banking and finance, capital markets and M&A practices.
The banking team is experienced in advising clients such as international lenders, commercial banks and borrowers on matters involving project finance, acquisition finance, debt restructuring, syndicated
lending and regulatory compliance.
On the projects side, the firm has a focus on the energy, oil and gas, utilities, transport, mining and infrastructure sectors.
It has a wealth of experience advising an array of clients across a broad spectrum of upstream, midstream, power, petrochemicals and mining exploration projects.
Key clients include
HSBC, BNP Paribas, MUFG Bank, UBS, ING,
Mutosi Group Joint Stock, BlackRock Real Assets, Viet Nam Australia International Education,
Nexif Energy Management, PTT Global Chemical,
Alcoa and The Boeing Company.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
The banking team was active for offshore
short-term
loan, project financing and refinancing. It also advised on financial services regulatory matters.
In M&A the firm was active
on
advising sectors
including education and energy.
In projects, the firm was highly visible in energy, project finance and infrastructure. In a landmark mandate, the firm
advised AC Energy in relation to its strategic acquisition, which is “first of its kind” deal.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
AC Energy $165 million strategic acquisition of 49% interest in
a 837 MW Vietnam solar platform of Super Energy
Inspired Education acquisition of a part of New Zealand-based ACG Education
Nexif acquisition of 94% equity in Song Giang Hydropower Joint Stock Company
Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP) project financing
Client Feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“Professional and experienced in this area.”
“Aggressive and
very good at negotiation.”
“Value for money. Knows the market well. Well placed to advise.”
“Very knowledgeable, very experienced, very commercial advice.”
“He is smart, aggressive and very good at negotiation.”
“Professional and experienced.”
