DLA Piper showcases demonstrable experience in handling commercial matters, M&A and project finance work, with clients positioned in the public and private sectors. Jointly leading the practice, Trinh Hoang is well versed in financing and restructuring of debt facilities across a multitude of jurisdictions, while Samata Masagee advises on cross-border transactions in the energy sector, instructed by foreign energy companies with a nexus to Vietnam, with the final head of department, Philip Lee, being widely-renowned in capital markets. Noted for her extensive corporate experience, Thananan Sangnuan specialises in domestic, inbound, and outbound M&A, while Lauren Hurcombe specialises in technology and outsourcing transactions, particularly the exploitation of technology-related assets.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The quality of their service is very good.’
  • ‘Philip Lee showed tremendous knowledge of projects.'

  • 'Trinh Hoang assisted with M&A and I was very happy with her performance and dedication.’

Key clients

  • WHA Venture Holding Company Limited
  • WHA Utilities & Power Public Company Limited
  • Environmental Chemical Corporation
  • VinGroup Joint Stock Company
  • Apeiron Agrocommodities Pte. Ltd.
  • BCPG Public Company Limited
  • Global Power Synergy Public Co Ltd
  • Thai Oil Public Company Limited
  • VinSmart
  • WHA Venture Holding Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Representing BSE Power Holdings (Thailand) Company Limited, a subsidiary of BCPG Public Company Limited, in the acquisitions of 100% equity in (i) Parabolic Solar Power Company Limited, (ii) BS Solar Energy Company Limited, and (iii) KSS Solar Company Limited, from Green Tech Venture Public Company Limited.
  • Advising on the S$50 million 4.487% unsecured guaranteed green bonds due 2028, which were unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank.
  • Advising various clients in relation to the data protection compliance for Vietnam.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Samata Masagee
DLA Piper
Philip Lee
DLA Piper
Trinh Hoang
DLA Piper

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Samata Masagee, Philip Lee, Trinh Hoang

Other key lawyers

Thananan Sangnuan, Lauren Hurcombe