LNT & Partners’ Corporate practice, which includes Mergers & Acquisitions, stands out as a market leader in Vietnam and has been behind some of Vietnam’s most ground-breaking transactions. The Firm’s corporate lawyers bring with them years of experience and industry knowledge to deliver leading edge solutions in Vietnam’s highly-regulated corporate environment. Thanks to its strong team of professionals, which include experienced lawyers and former senior government officials, the Firm has consistently been recognized for its ability to advise on both the legal and regulatory dimensions of its clients’ business strategies.
The Firm has been behind some of the largest investment and commercial transactions in Vietnam, and in total, has been at the forefront of billions of dollars’ worth of investment. The Firm’s M&A team has consistently been singled out by prominent multinational companies for their quality and timely advice in high-level transactions.
Assisted FWD Insurance on acquisition of Vietcombank-Cardif Life Insurance, a life insurance joint venture between Vietcombank and BNP Paribas Cardif.
Advised Taisho Pharmaceutical on a USD 107.4 million acquisition of a controlling stake in Vietnam’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer DHG Pharmaceutical JSC. The transaction was named one of the 10 most outstanding M&A deals in 2018 - 2019 by Vietnam Investment Review.
Advised on the expansion into Vietnam of the Indonesian fintech startup Kredivo through a joint venture by M&A and partnership with Vietnamese partners to provide consumer lending services via “Buy Now, Pay Later” platform.
Advised Dragon Capital on all legal aspects (due diligence, deal structuring, transaction documents, closing) for acquiring a solar power plant whose capacity is 49.5MWp from LICOGI 13 Joint Stock Company (LICOGI).
Advising Toshin Development on strategic investment in high-end complex Lancaster Luminaire, a 6000 sqm high-end shopping mall, office and apartment complex located in the heart of Hanoi.
Advised Philcement Corporation, a subsidiary of Phillippines-listed Phinma Corporation, on acquisition of a stake in Song Lam Cement JSC, operator of the biggest cement plant in Vietnam.
Advised ATAD Steel Structure Corporation, a leading steel structure company in Southeast Asia, on its capital and business partnership with Kanematsu Corporation.
Advised Hakuhodo Incorporate, a world’s top 10 media corporation, on the acquisition of 50.99% of shares in Square Communications, a leading media corporation in Vietnam.
Advised CJ Logistics on their acquisition of majority stakes in Gemadept.
Advised Takara Belmont on acquisition of a 97% interest in Vietnam’s leading hair cosmetics company Ngu A Chau.
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