VILAF remains a stand-out law firm in Vietnam and houses one of the best legal teams in the country. With over 90 lawyers and 15 partners, it has one of the largest teams of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam. The firm prides itself on its international experience and in-depth expertise not only in terms of its legal services but also its sensitivity to Vietnam’s political and legal culture. The frontrunners at the firm include banking and finance lawyer Duyen Ha Vo, corporate and M&A partners Anh Dang and Phong Tran, and dispute specialist Quynh Pham.
Client feedback
“Responds in a timely manner.” – Corporate and M&A
“VILAF's proactive approach to communication ensures that clients are kept informed every step of the way, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and client satisfaction. They also always consider the commercial aspect of the deal.” – Corporate and M&A
“Gives practical advice, resulting in well-drafted agreements.” – Corporate and M&A
Anh Dang
“He understands 120% of our request and solves our issue perfectly.”
Ngoc Trinh Luong
“I am delighted to provide my endorsement for him in recognition of his exceptional leadership throughout our real estate divestment project. His strategic acumen and steadfast commitment have proven pivotal in navigating our complex transactions.”
Nguyen Vu Quynh Lam
“Deep knowledge of the industry.”
Work highlights
Advised Citibank on the drafting, finalisation and implementation of the labour usage plan to transfer the entirety of Citibank’s Vietnamese consumer banking employees to UOB.
Work highlights
Assisted a multinational insurance company on the bank’s unilateral termination of the distribution agreement, thereby preventing the need for commercial arbitration.
Advising a client in a claim regarding damage to a crane under lease contract.
Key clients
Man Wah Industrial Company, SMBC Aviation Capital, NorthStandard P&I Association, Timberland
Work highlights
Advised Sycamore on the acquisition of the Tan Thanh Binh Duong housing-urban area complex in Binh Duong province.
Advised SKC on its acquisition of a 45% stake in semiconductor test maker ISC.
Advised SCB X Group on the acquisition of 100% charter capital of Home Credit Vietnam from a Czech investment group.
Key clients
AES Corporation, Frasers Property Vietnam, Medco, Vietnam National Aviation Insurance, VinaCapital
Work highlights
Advised J&T Global Express, a global logistics service provider, on its listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Advised Black Spade Acquisition on the successful closing of a $23 billion SPAC combination and the Nasdaq listing of VinFast Auto.
Key clients
Ant Group, BaF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company, Growtheum Capital Partners, SCG Decor Public Company, Vingroup
Work highlights
Advised Citigroup on the sale of its Vietnam retail banking business to United Overseas Bank Vietnam.
Advised Impact Energy Asia Development and Monsoon Wind Power Company in relation to the PPA and financing of a 600MW wind power project.
Work highlights
Assisted Green Planet Distribution Centre in achieving an amicable resolution with Newtecons Investment Construction.
Work highlights
Advising Long Son Petrochemicals on various legal matters involving the construction and development process of its petrochemicals complex.
Advising Nghi Son 2 BOT company on the operation and development of the Nghi Son 2 BOT Power Plant project.
