KPMG Law Vietnam

Vietnam

Analysis

Overview

Established in 2011, ZICO Law is a full-service law firm that provides business-oriented legal solutions for local and foreign investors. Prominent in the real estate and construction spaces, ZICO Law regularly advises on the acquisition and development of residential and commercial projects. The firm is skilled in land acquisition, leasing and disposal of assets, as well as obtaining approvals from regulatory bodies. The firm is also active across banking and finance, construction and corporate and M&A. It is frequently engaged by high-profile developers, banks and private equity investors. Managing partner Phuong Nguyen is a key contact.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund on restructuring its investment in one of the largest food and beverage chains in Vietnam.

Advised Gotion High-Tech on a joint venture with VinFast to conduct a green-field investment in Vietnam.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised Hongkong Landon a new commercial development project.

Advised fintech company Razer Merchant Services on its proposed investment in intermediary payment services to be provided in Vietnam.

Construction

Work highlights

Advised Hongkong Land on a second real estate development project on two plots of land with a total area of more than 25 hectares in Ho Chi Minh City.

Advised Jinko Solar Holding on the acquisition and leasing of land.