Regional firm DFDL has a strong foothold in the Vietnamese market supported by its core strengths in banking and finance, corporate and M&A and tax. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, DFDL has built a reputation as a solid legal and tax services provider, capable of advising on complex cases. Key figures include managing partner Martin Desautels, banking partner Jerome Buzenet and head of the Hanoi office Dai Thang Huynh. Kevin Hawkins joined as partner in 2021.
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Advised a leading company in the energy sector on tax analysis and structuring.
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Advised Banpu Public Company on the acquisition of charter capital in two solar power projects in the Ninh Thuan and Gia Lai provinces.
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Advised a Chinese garment manufacturing group on its proposed IPO in China.
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Advised Decowraps Holdings on the leverage acquisition of a group of companies.
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Advised Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho on its establishment in Vietnam and structuring of their eco-projects.
Represented InterContinental Hotels Group on potential branding and the management of both hotel projects and branded residences throughout Vietnam.