Watson Farley & Williams LLP fields a ‘highly responsive team with excellent Vietnam and broader Asia Pacific experience’  that is particularly well-versed in advising syndicated lenders on cross-border project and acquisition financings. The team is led by is spearheaded by Linh Doan alongside Matt Lorimer and counts commercial banks and multi-lateral agencies in its client base.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A highly responsive team with excellent Vietnam and broader Asia Pacific experience. The team matches a strong awareness of the requirements of cross-border lenders with a pragmatic and commercial approach.'
  • 'Matt Lorimer is highly responsive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.'
  • 'WFW is traditionally strong in asset financing - shipping and aviation finance. It also has experience in export credit agency backed financings. The team is responsive and takes a commercial approach when advising lenders of risks.' 

Key clients

  • Toyo Ink Berhad
  • The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
  • Cathay United Bank Co., Ltd.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Group
  • Asian Development Bank

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Linh Doan, Matt Lorimer