VILAF advises SCBX Public Company Limited (SCBX) and The Siam Commercial Bank PCL (SCB) as Vietnamese law counsel in the acquisition of Home Credit Vietnam from Home Credit N.V. The transaction was signed last week for a consideration of approximately VND20,973 billion (equivalent to approximately US$873 million), and is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025, subject to approvals from the relevant competent authorities. Partner Duyen Ha Vo led the VILAF team […]
Category: M&A
At the 15th Vietnam M&A Forum held at the GEM Center, Ho Chi Minh City, VILAF was awarded a “Best M&A Advisory Firm” in Vietnam for the period 2009-2023. We appreciate the validation of our hard work and dedication in delivering excellent legal services to our clients. The Vietnam M&A Forum is an annual event organized by the Vietnam Investment Review and sponsored by the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The awards recognize enterprises with outstanding M&A […]
On 11 August 2023, VILAF and Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) co-hosted a Seminar on Real Estate M&A – Risk Management and Methods of Promoting Investment Potential at Eden Star Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar provided a platform for participants and esteemed industry experts to engage in a meaningful dialogue regarding the present state of Vietnam’s real estate markets. Discussions encompassed topics such as real estate M&A prospects, prevailing transactional and dispute-related […]
VILAF advised Sojitz Corporation and Vinamilk’s subsidiary, Vietnam Livestock Corporation JSC in the formation of a joint venture to construct, manage and operate one of the largest cattle farms and beef processing facilities in Vietnam. This venture is the first of many planned investments and collaborations between two of the leading corporations in Vietnam and Japan, with the total investment target up to USD 500 million. On 8 March 2023, Sojitz and Vinamilk held a […]
At the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022 held at the Gem Center in Ho Chi Minh City on 23 November 2022, VILAF was named Best M&A Advisory Firm of the Year. The Vietnam M&A Forum is a prestigious M&A event held annually by Vietnam Investment Review and Bao Dau Tu, with more than 500 attendees. The event each year also honors outstanding M&A transactions and outstanding advisory firms of the year in the country. VILAF has […]