International Capital Markets in Vietnam
Highlighted Experiences
Private Equity Entry
Private Equity Entry
Guided a leading European private equity firm through Vietnam’s regulatory framework, enabling a strategic first-time investment.
Education Sector Expansion
Education Sector Expansion
Supported foreign investors in acquiring and establishing international schools and universities in Vietnam.
Hospitality Joint Ventures
Hospitality Joint Ventures
Represented multiple global hotel operators and local developers in landmark hotel management agreements, including Hyatt, InterContinental, and Mandarin Oriental.
$330M Real Estate Investment
$330M Real Estate Investment
Advised an international fund on structuring and acquiring one of Vietnam’s largest residential development projects.
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Pioneered legal frameworks that enabled foreign ownership of residential property in Vietnam.
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Trusted by international investors for deals ranging from $15M to $300M across real estate, hospitality, and education.
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Long-term partner for 70% of our client base, consisting of foreign funds and developers investing in Vietnam.
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Regularly contribute to Vietnam’s policy development through business associations and legislative feedback, shaping a more investor-friendly environment.
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As Vietnamese businesses increasingly access international capital markets, the Vietnamese legal aspects of overseas listings have become significantly more sophisticated.
DN Legal advises issuers, founders, shareholders, investment banks and international counsel on the Vietnamese law aspects of international capital markets transactions.
Our work includes pre-listing restructurings, offshore holding structures, Vietnam legal due diligence, foreign ownership analysis, outbound investment approvals, foreign exchange matters, regulatory approvals, legal opinions and post-listing compliance.
We work closely with international counsel to ensure Vietnamese legal advice is fully integrated into the broader transaction structure and timetable.
As cross-border listings continue to evolve, clients increasingly require advisers who understand both international market practice and Vietnam's legal and regulatory framework. Our role is to bridge those two perspectives and support efficient execution across multiple jurisdictions.
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)
“Dao Nguyen - one of the IFLR1000 Women Leaders” (2022)
