Counting multinational corporations and private equity funds among its key roster of clients, LNT & Partners has expertise in all aspects of corporate matters and M&A, and is ‘well-versed in cross-border transactions’, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transport, financial services and e-commerce. All based in Ho Chi Minh City, notable figures in the team include Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen, who leads the corporate practice and is experienced in high-profile mergers and foreign investment deals, Bui Ngoc Hong, who is an expert in M&A, and corporate specialist Nguyen Anh Tuan. Le Net in Hanoi is also a key contact for transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • The LNT team is well-versed in cross-border transactions, including Japan-related transactions, and understands what foreign clients need and expect from a local legal adviser.’

  • ‘Bui Ngoc Hong is familiar with assisting Japanese clients and managed the entire case well.’

  • ‘The team commands an in-depth knowledge of relevant Vietnamese M&A legislation.’

  • ‘The team is very responsive and helpful. We found a combination of expertise, client-centric approach, innovation, diversity, and collaborative culture.’

  • ‘Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen and the team are very responsive and fully understand the business needs. She understands well what a corporate client needs.'

  • ‘Fast response, understands the regulations well, negotiable with authorities in case needed, and a good listening to clients.’

Key clients

  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  • Vela Software
  • Hanwha Group
  • EverLand Opportunities XI Limited
  • SKC Co., Ltd.
  • Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd. (AKC)
  • Probus Opportunities & Digiworld Corp
  • Coteccons Company Limited
  • Nam Long Group
  • HPEF Capital Partners Limited

Work highlights

  • Assisted a client in obtaining unconditional Vietnam merger clearance for the transaction after Phase 1 review, Foxconn acquires 50% stake in ZF Chassis Modules GmbH from ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
  • Acted as legal counsel and advised Ashurst ADTlaw and Everland Opportunities XI Limited on a US$106 million acquisition of the hotel portfolios in the South East Asia.
  • Advised Vela Software, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. on acquiring 100% shareholding of Sai Gon Advanced Joint Stock Company from the promoters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen, Bui Ngoc Hong, Nguyen Anh Tuan

Other key lawyers

Le Net