Boasting a client portfolio featuring a litany of multinational energy companies, global investment funds and international financial institutions, Allens is able to provide comprehensive projects advice due to the expertise of not only its Vietnam-based practitioners but its network of lawyers across the continent. The firm stands out for its leading offshore wind offering, working with some of the world’s largest renewable developers, as well as demonstrating strong work regarding solar projects and battery storage ventures. Both team heads Giles Cooper and Melissa Keane are highly respected within the market, with the former renowned for his work with developers and investors on greenfield projects and the latter on infrastructure M&A and associated regulatory issues. Promoted to partner in 2022, Ngoc Anh Tran works closely with clients regarding lucrative cross-border investment opportunities, with notable specialism in oil and gas enterprises, while Huyen Nguyen has a broad practice that encompasses both conventional and renewable energy assets. Both Huong Tran and Ha Le have been instrumental to the group’s legal counsel over the past twelve months, with impressive activity on the team’s most blockbuster deals.
Testimonials
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- 'Melissa Keane and Huyen Nguyen together have strong legal and technical knowledge and high competency. They can provide outstanding legal and professional services, especially in the field of energy in Vietnam and in structuring transactions.'
- 'They have a great experience.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil
- Mitsui Oil Exploration Company (MOECO)
Work highlights
- Assisting MOECO in all aspects of the development of the Block B Project Chain.
- Advising Actis on its investment in Levanta Renewables, a Southeast Asia-focused renewables platform.