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Independent Recognition

VILAF has been consistently ranked as a First Tier law firm by IFLR1000, Legal 500 and Chambers and one of the only two Outstanding Law Firms in Vietnam by Asialaw in major areas of practice, including Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets, Infrastructure, Energy and Projects, and Dispute Resolution.

Our clients’ remarks:

Chambers Global – Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers

“This well-regarded Vietnamese firm has built up a reputation for excellence among both clients and peers.”

 

“We’re delighted with the quality of the work,” adding that “they’re good at delivering on complicated structures.”

 

“[VILAF] was extremely responsive and were able to provide sound legal advice in a changing market. VILAF is “consistently considered one of the top firms in Vietnam.”

 

“They have in-depth knowledge of Vietnam’s political culture and legal development, assessing risks and developing solutions.”

IFLR1000 – The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms

“One client says the firm is able to work well within the “dynamic and revolving environment of Vietnamese law”, while another says the team performs “outstanding work with good sensitivity to legal and political reforms in Vietnam.”

Legal 500 – The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms

“VILAF produces highly sophisticated work” and “the excellent team at VILAF holds its own against competitors.”

 

“VILAF seem to be a Vietnam firm operating at an international level, right off the bat!”

 

“In terms of expertise and responsiveness, they are excellent.”

AsiaLaw

“Professional team led by experienced and enthusiastic partners. Quality advice and rapid turn-around. Good network.”

 

“VILAF is deeply knowledgeable of [the] jurisdiction and industries.”

Professional Awards

2024

IFLR Vietnam Firm of the Year 2024
IFLR Equity Deal of the Year: J&T Express IPO
IFLR Project Finance of the Year: Monsoon Wind Project

2023

Asialaw Vietnam Firm of the Year 2023
ALB M&A Deal of the Year 2023 (Premium)
Asia Business Law Journal Law Firm of the Year 2023
Legal 500 Vietnam Law Firm of the Year 2023
In-House Community Firm of the Year 2022
In-House Community Most Responsive Domestic Law Firm 2022
ALB Employer of Choice 2023
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Advisory Firm 
Vietnam’s Minister of Justice Certificate of Merit

   

2022

Chambers Asia Pacific Vietnam Law Firm of the Year
IFLR Vietnam Firm of the Year
In-House Community Deal of the Year 2021
ALB Project Finance Deal of the Year 2022
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Advisory Firm 

2021

IFLR Vietnam Firm of the Year
In-House Community Vietnam Firm of the Year
In-House Community Most Responsive Domestic Firm of the Year
Asialaw Vietnam Firm of the Year
ALB Vietnam Law Firm of the Year
Legal 500 Highly Commended Corporate and M&A Team


2020

ALB Japan Law Awards Project Finance Deal of the Year
IFLR Most Innovative National Law Firm of the Year
Asialaw Client Service Excellence Best Overall Firm
Asialaw Firm of the Year (Vietnam)
Asialaw Impact Case of the Year
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Advisory Firm 


 

2019

Asialaw Vietnam National Firm of the Year
Vietnam M&A Forum Most Notable M&A Advisory Firm

2018

IFLR Vietnam National Law Firm of the Year
Asialaw Outstanding Law Firm of the Year
Finance Asia Vietnam Deal of the Year 2018 and Best IPO Deal of the Year
The Asset Best Equity Deal of the Year
Vietnam M&A Forum Most Notable M&A Advisory Firm
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Law Firm of the Decade (2009-2018)

2017

Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Law Firm of the Year

2016IFLR Project Finance Law Firm of the Year
IFLR Vietnam National Law Firm of the Year
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Law Firm of the Year
In-House Community Firm of the Year and Most Responsive Domestic Law Firm of the Year
ALB Vietnam Law Firm of the Year
ALB Project Finance Deal of the Year
2015ALB Power List in Asia
Vietnam M&A Forum Best M&A Law Firm of the Year