RANKINGS: ALB Employer of Choice 2024
BY Sarah Wong |Around a year ago, law firms were already grappling with the challenge of keeping their members, particularly the younger generation, engaged, motivated, and committed. However, the advent of a groundbreaking new technology, in the form of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), has added another significant variable, presenting both risks and opportunities.
EXPLAINER: Can Vetnam's new land law help its development dreams come true?
BY Sarah Wong |In its bid to transform into a high-income country in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has moved to revamp its law to give more flexibility to the development and management of land, which is considered a crucial piece within the country’s economic development plans.
Vietnam’s Asia Counsel forms European alliance, hires partner from rival
BY Nimitt Dixit |Vietnamese boutique Asia Counsel has announced that it has entered into an alliance with European law firm Kinstellar, and also hired M&A veteran Justin Gisz as a partner from local rival Frasers Law Company.
Vietnam’s Frasers adds energy industry veteran as partner
BY Sarah Wong |Vietnamese law firm Frasers Law Company has hired Gwendoline Yi-Quin (Gwen) Brooker, an energy lawyer with extensive experience at majors Total and ExxonMobil, as a partner in its Hanoi office.
CC, Allens, VILAF, Links advise on $870 mln sale of Home Credit VN business
BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance and Allens have advised Netherlands-based consumer finance provider Home Credit Group on the 800-million-euro ($870 million) sale of its Vietnam business to Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, which was advised by Linklaters and VILAF.
RANKING: ALB Vietnam Rising Stars 2023
BY Mari Iwata, Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |In its first-ever edition, Asian Legal Business presents the rising stars of Vietnam’s legal profession, showcasing the exceptional talent and immense potential they bring to the industry. These promising practitioners have garnered high praise from their clients, demonstrating their remarkable capabilities. The list is in alphabetical order, and some lawyers have been profiled.
Japan’s Miura to continue overseas expansion with Ho Chi Minh office
BY Mari Iwata |Japanese law firm Miura & Partners (M&P) has announced that it will open an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in February 2024.
Latham, Skadden lead on J&T Global Express’ $501 mln HK IPO
BY Nimitt Dixit |U.S. law firm Latham & Watkins and the PRC’s DaHui Lawyers have advised Asian courier service group J&T Global Express on its $501 million initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the second-largest listing on the bourse this year.
CAPITAL MARKETS: New York Calling
BY Nimitt Dixit |The backdoor listing of VinFast and proposed IPO of VNG on U.S. stock exchanges have shed light on new paths for Vietnamese companies to raise capital in a volatile market, but they do not come without their share of stiff regulatory hurdles.
Milbank, YKVN, CC, Allens advise on Bain’s first Vietnam investment
BY Nimitt Dixit |U.S. law firm Milbank and Vietnamese law firm YKVN have advised fast-moving consumer goods conglomerate Masan Group on a $200 million investment into the company by private equity firm Bain Capital, which was represented by Clifford Chance and Allens.
Vietnam: Dentons LuatViet gets new head of M&A, project finance from PwC
BY Mari Iwata |Dentons LuatViet, Dentons’ member firm in Vietnam, has hired Eva Szurminska-Jaworska as a senior partner and the head of its M&A and project finance practice from PwC Legal.
HCMC: Tilleke recruits real estate expert from Bakers
BY Mari Iwata |Thailand-headquartered Tilleke & Gibbins has hired real estate and hospitality specialist Long Gia Nguyen as a partner in Ho Chi Minh City from Baker McKenzie.