Mayer Brown
Client SatisfactionMayer Brown has an office in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and frequently leverages its experience advising on Vietnamese, English, and US law to handle cross-border matters. Deeply experienced practice head David Harrison possesses a comprehensive understanding of foreign investments into Vietnam and is capable of advising borrowers as well as lenders on project financings and asset-based loans spanning jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Singapore, US, and Germany. Associate Ursula Szotyory-Grove has experience advising on compliance matters within the banking and finance industry; she is also familiar with all aspects of investment and licensing in Vietnam.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Mayer Brown's Vietnam team is simply the best. Their knowledge of the local laws and regulations is second to none.'
- 'David is an excellent corporate banking and M&A lawyer. In addition to in-depth legal knowledge, he possess the ability to bring both sides to close a deal.'
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Bank Export Finance Australia
- Japan International Cooperation Agency
- HSBC
- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
- International Finance Corporation
- LeapFrog Investments
- Norfund
- Finnfund
Work highlights
- Advised DEG-Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, ADB and JICA as lenders on the financing to Binh Duong Water Environment JSC for the construction of a composting plant and waste energy incinerator.
- Advised ADB and DEG as lenders on the provision of financing to Vietnam incorporated Hayat Kimya Viet Nam Company Limited for the construction of a manufacturing facility for the production of baby diapers, wipes, and sanitary napkins.
- Advised DEG on a preference share investment in Gia Lai Electricity JSC.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Harrison, Richard Stock