Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

“One of the leading firm in construction and real estate”, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers advised Mapletree Investments, one of Asia’s largest property developers, on its acquisition of Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon, a prime complex with retail shops, A-grade offices and hotels and apartments managed by the Intercontinental Hotel Group. Thuy Hoang Thi Thanh advised Nam Long Corporation on its joint venture with Hankyu Realty and Nishi-Nippon Railway, two Japanese investors,  to develop Kikyo Residence comprising 110 villas and 234 apartments.

“Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers’ turn-around time is efficient and provide clear advice for our management to make decision,” says a client. Clients frequently mentions the firm’s integrity, high commitment and great expertise with local connections as the reasons why they particularly like the firm. Que Vu Thi advised Kajima Corporation, one of Japan’s largest construction companies, on its acquisition of Indochina Riverside Towers, the largest mixed-use complex in Da Nang, Vietnam, comprising an office tower and shopping mall.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers advised iflix, one of Asia’s most prominent video-on-demand (VOD) services, on the launch of its OTT (over-the-top content – delivered over the internet as a standalone product) service in Vietnam through a joint venture and cooperation with a prominent Vietnamese businessman. The team assisted the client in its sophisticated tie-up arrangements, including in drafting key cooperation agreements that incorporate complex financing, investment and exit models.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers acts for many of the world’s leading companies across industries including IT, pharmaceuticals, luxury brands and media on various labour and employment matters. Que Vu Thi, the head of practice, advised Grab on the hiring of its new country manager in Vietnam, including on the development of the relevant labour agreements and in obtaining the work permit for the individual.