Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers advises on transactions and general corporate matters across a broad range of industries, and has unique capabilities in real estate transactions. The group is also highly capable advising on cross-border M&A deals. Practice head Vu Thi Que is seasoned in regulatory advisory work and M&A, and is particularly sought after for her real estate and renewable energy capabilities, while Logan Leung advises multinationals, start-ups and private equity investors on a broad range of transactional and corporate advisory matters. Nguyen Dinh Nha is also experienced in M&A and general corporate compliance mandates, and Huynh Thi Thu Thuy regularly advises on cross-border investments, M&A and other corporate transactions. Cao Dang Duy and Trinh Minh Duc are also key corporate lawyers in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Vu Thi Que is excellent.'

  • ‘R&T LCT lawyers were very professional in leading the legal due diligence in the M&A process. The dedication of team was great. They provided professional advice and collaborated strongly with the acquirer.’

  • ‘Trinh Minh Duc provided good advice and highlighted the potential risks so the acquirer can take preemptive measures to manage the risk in ensuring condition precedents are met prior to the final closure of the M&A deal.’

Key clients

  • Clarios
  • Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities and China International Capital Corp
  • Kärcher
  • SAIC Motor
  • Saladin Consulting and Technology Pte Ltd
  • IMCD Group
  • Shandong Innovation Group
  • Focus Media Group
  • Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd
  • Catcher Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Coca-Cola on its US$1.02 billion sale of its stake in the Coca-Cola subsidiaries with bottling business in Vietnam and Cambodia to its bottling partner, Swire Pacific Ltd., a Hong Kong-based conglomerate.
  • Acted for Focus Media group in its acquisition of 85.38% of Goldsun Focus Media Joint Stock Company Limited.
  • Assisted the client in purchasing minority shares in AIG Asia Ingredients Corporation in conducting legal work from the outset, including legal due diligence on the targeted land, assets, and target company, as well as preparing and reviewing transactional documents, assessing merger filings, and providing legal advice as needed.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vu Thi Que

Other key lawyers

Logan Leung, Nguyen Dinh Nha, Huynh Thi Thu Thuy, Cao Dang Duy, Trinh Minh Duc