VILAF is delighted to announce two significant promotions with effect on 1 January 2025:

New Partner Ngan Nguyen, Real Estate, Capital Markets, and Corporate/M&A;
New Counsel Hanh Hien Nguyen, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Aviation.

The promotion raises the number of VILAF partners to 16.

About Ms Ngan Nguyen

Ngan Nguyen joined VILAF in 2017 after her legal practice at a Singapore law firm. She was recognized as one of ALB Asia's 40 Under 40 in 2023, a testament to her exceptional talent and contributions to the legal profession.

Ngan holds an LL.M. Degree (2011) from the National University of Singapore.

VILAF Senior Partner Tung Ngo, her direct supervisor, remarked: "Ngan has demonstrated exceptional dedication, legal acumen, and leadership abilities. She consistently exceeds expectations, managing complex cases with precision and fostering strong relationships with our clients."


Ngan has recently advised the following significant transactions:

  • Gamuda Land in the acquisition of several real estate projects in Ho Chi Minh City;
  • Sojitz Corporation and Vietnam Livestock Corporation in a joint venture project;
  • Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in acquiring an equity stake in Aker Horizons ASA;
  • Vietnam National Aviation Insurance and Saigon–Hanoi Insurance Corporation in their divestments to DB Insurance; and
  • Mavin Group and Tan Long Group in a private placement of shares to IFC.

About Ms Hanh Hien Nguyen

Hanh Hien has been part of VILAF for most of her legal career, starting as a trainee associate. She was awarded an ALB Rising Star in 2023 and has been consistently ranked as an IFLR1000 Rising Star for several years.

She holds an LL.M. Degree (2018) in International Banking and Finance Law from the University of Leeds, UK.

VILAF Senior Partner Duyen Ha Vo, her direct supervisor, commended her: “Hien’s stellar reputation in Vietnam’s financial sector is well-earned, thanks to her exceptional deal management and negotiation skills. Her ability to consistently deliver timely and impactful results has cemented her role as an indispensable asset to our firm.”

Hanh Hien has recently advised the following significant transactions:

  • Nexif Energy’s US$605 million sale of its renewable energy asset portfolio to Ratch Group;
  • Strategic Value Partners’ acquisition of debt in a Japanese Operating Lease structure for three aircraft leased to Vietnam Airlines;
  • Mekong Energy Company Limited’s end-of-term transfer of the Phu My 2.2 BOT Gas-fired Power Plant to the Government;
  • The financing of the acquisition of FV Hospital by Thomson Medical Group, which has been the largest hospital M&A deal in Vietnam to date; and
  • A series of private bond offerings of Nam Long Group.

 

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