Banking & Finance Law Experts in Vietnam
Highlighted Experiences
Strategize Corporate Bank
Strategize Corporate Bank
Advised on acquiring a 15% strategic stake in Vietcombank, and BTMU on a 20% stake in Vietinbank, two of Vietnam’s largest banks.
JP Morgan – US$108 Million Syndicated Loan
JP Morgan – US$108 Million Syndicated Loan
Represented JP Morgan on a US$108 million syndicated loan to Masan Industrial, structured akin to a bond transaction—one of the earliest deals of its kind in Vietnam.
HSBC – First Tier 2 Bond Issue in Vietnam
HSBC – First Tier 2 Bond Issue in Vietnam
Advised HSBC on a subordinated bond issue for BIDV, the first Tier 2 bond in Vietnam based on international-standard documentation and the first listed bond of its kind.
Novaland
Novaland
Advised on multiple corporate finance transactions, including convertible bonds and loans totaling US$800 million with offshore lenders to fund real estate acquisitions.
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Advised Son Kim Land on corporate financing arrangements with a consortium of international lenders.
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Advised Prudential on the proposed sale of its finance company in Vietnam.
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Advised Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) on the sale of its stake in Sacombank.
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Advised Citibank on the proposed acquisition of shares in Horizon Securities Company.
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Advised Morgan Stanley on the restructuring of its investment in Morgan Stanley Gateway Securities Company.
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Advised Standard Chartered Bank on regulatory matters related to investments in Vietnam.
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Advised Standard Chartered Bank on Syndicated Facility to Thang Long Cement JSC.
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Advised Standard Chartered Bank on US$15 million equivalent facility to Phu My Hung Corporation.
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Advised Standard Chartered Bank on US$22 million equivalent facility to Tin Nghia Corporation
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Advised Standard Chartered Bank on million equivalent facility to VinaCommodities Corporation and VinaCommodities Mien Nam Corporation.
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Advised Nomura on the US$243,660,000 credit facility to Viet Lao Power JSC.
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Advised METAIN on its business structure, crowdfunding activities, development and corporate governance.
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Advised Amanotes on its game development agreement with a foreign game studio.
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Advised a number of local and foreign tech startups on its crowdfunding, corporate governance and labour matters.
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Awards & Recognition
“Financial and Corporate Recognised Firm” (2016)
“Leading Financial and Corporate Lawyer” (2016)
“Dao Nguyen is a Leading Lawyer in Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions” (2017)
“The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms” (2017)
“Dao Nguyen, IFLR1000 Women Leader on Banking, M&A, Project development in Vietnam” (2020)
Complex financings shape the growth of Vietnam’s leading companies and investors. At DN Legal, we guide clients through these high-stakes transactions with clarity, precision, and trust.
Our team has acted on some of the country’s most significant financing arrangements, from structuring US$800 million in corporate finance for Novaland to securing a US$100 million convertible loan for SonKim Land, and advising HSBC on Vietnam’s first international-standard Tier 2 bond issue. These landmark deals reflect not only technical excellence but also our ability to bridge Vietnam’s evolving legal framework with international best practices.
We advise across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, including:
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Corporate financings, syndicated loans, and convertible instruments
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Project and infrastructure finance
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Bond issues and capital markets transactions
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Banking regulatory and compliance frameworks
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Strategic financing for real estate and hospitality developments
Whether representing multinational banks, private equity funds, or Vietnam’s most ambitious corporations, DN Legal delivers more than legal advice, we provide trusted navigation through complexity. Our partner-led approach ensures every client gains the confidence of working directly with partner advisors who understand both the global financial landscape and the realities of doing business in Vietnam.