Drawing on its regional and international network of expert lawyers, Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients such as sponsors, lenders and the government on a range of complex power and energy projects. With expertise in all aspects of project development and financing, the group is especially well versed handling infrastructure projects and matters in the power, renewables, oil and gas and transportation sectors. Practice head Gaston Fernandez in Ho Chi Minh City has extensive experience advising on infrastructure projects in Vietnam as well as internationally, and is also an expert in corporate and cross-border financing. Also in Ho Chi Minh City, the group includes Ngoc Nguyen who specialises in project development, construction and project contract negotiation, and who is also knowledgeable in the regulatory aspects of infrastructure projects, and Long Huynh who is particularly experienced advising foreign investors on market entry into Vietnam. Another key figure is Duong Pham in Hanoi who has extensive experience with energy and infrastructure projects, as well as with project financing.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is professional, hardworking and has wide knowledge of energy projects.'
  • 'Ngoc Nguyen is hardworking and smart.'

Key clients

  • Mainstream Renewable Power
  • French Development Agency
  • International Finance Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advising Mainstream Renewable Power in connection with the development and financing of an offshore wind project in the Soc Trang province of Vietnam.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gaston Fernandez

Other key lawyers

Ngoc Nguyen, Long Huynh, Duong Pham