Dilinh Legal’s ‘deep understanding of the complexities’ of corporate issues in the region makes it a strong choice for Vietnamese and foreign investors and businesses seeking counsel on their transactional deals. A team with with a wealth of experience in the market, the practice is equipped to handle a wide array of instructions, including merger filings, loan and corporate restructurings, law and regulation requirements, and sale, purchase and joint venture agreements. Helming high-value cross-border deals for an impressive list of clients, group head Michael Lee is singled out by clients for his M&A expertise, while Diep Hoang leverages extensive banking and finance deals to supplement client counsel. Senior associate Trang Nguyen has played an integral supporting role to a wide array of practice matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dilinh Legal is highly responsive, offers expert advice and guidance, and builds great relationships.’

  • ‘Michael Lee has taken the time to understand our business and offer very timely and understandable advice.’

  • ‘Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes for our clients.'

  • 'Their skill in M&A sets them apart from others in the legal industry. They have deep understanding of the complexities involved in these transactions help us so much.'

Key clients

  • Ipsen Pharma SAS
  • Mayoly Pharma
  • Henkel AG & Co.
  • Jones and Vining
  • Phu My Hung Development Company Limited (and other companies of the Phu Hung Group)
  • One Asia Lawyers (a regional law firm)
  • Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Vina ASC Automotive Company Limited (dba Supreme Auto)
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
  • Union Underwear (dba Fruit of the Loom)

Work highlights

  • Advised a prominent Japanese company to obtain competition clearance to acquire a car component manufacturing company.
  • Advised a prominent Japanese company purchasing a majority stake in a Vietnamese software company.
  • Advised Ukko Renewable Pte. Ltd on its investment into a 200MW wind project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Lee, Diep Hoang

Other key lawyers

Trang Nguyen