DNA Vietnam LLC
Client SatisfactionA firm that handles transactions and project development in the energy sector, DNA Vietnam LLC has a bench of lawyers skilled in both the transaction, regulatory and financing piece, with experience acting on both the buyer and seller side for household names in the Vietnamese market and multinational corporates and investment funds operating from outside the country. Dang Chi Lieu heads the team and is a key contact for foreign investors, possessing expertise in M&A and wide activity in sectors such as manufacturing, education and pharmaceuticals. Fellow co-head Thanh Son Dang has a strong background in TMT and finance, which allows him to competently handle a range of corporates mandates, including impressive work regarding digital infrastructure assets.
Testimonials
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‘The team is well-organised with an experienced partner and creative, well-educated associates. Looking for a balance between legal and commercial matters, they are highly recommended.'
‘The significant knowledge and experience of the partners benefits the client not only in contracting but also negotiation.'
‘DNA is an outstanding law firm. They have good knowledge and experience in many sectors such as telecoms, renewables, logistics and retail. The team is hard-working and provide prompt response, sincere advice.’
‘I have worked with Dang Chi Lieu on numerous deals, and he never disappoints me. Lieu provided not only in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects, but also the solution for the issues to get the deal done but still protect clients' businesses.'
Key clients
- Sembcorp Solar Vietnam
- Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited
- Viettel Global
- Coherent Services Vietnam
- T&Y Superport Vinh Phuc
- Kennametal Vietnam
- Bitexco JSC
- Fecon Power Joint Stock Company
- Viet Nam Viet Renewable Energy
- Viet Solar System Company Limited
- EQuest Education
- Phu Quang joint stock company
- Hatay Pharmaceutical
- Trina Solar
- Kangaroo International Joint Venture Company
- Global Schools Holdings Pte. Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Sembcorp Solar Vietnam Company Limited on the acquisition of various solar power projects in Vietnam.
- Advised a local developer on the sale of a 50MW solar farm project in the central region to a foreign investor.
- Advised an investment fund on the acquisition of two private schools in Hanoi.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dang Chi Lieu, Thanh Son Dang