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 […]
Moody’s launch the Vietnam Investors Service
Posted on Nov 24, 2023 in Capital Markets by VILAF
On 24 November 2023, VILAF was invited to attend “Moody’s celebrates the launch of Vietnam Investors Service” at the JW Marriott Hanoi organized by Moody’s, one of the top global credit rating service brands. Vietnam Investors Service (VIS Rating) is a joint venture between Moody’s and several members of Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) to form a credit rating agency in Vietnam. Vietnam Investors Service (VIS Rating) has obtained the license for credit rating services […]
VILAF is honored to have co-sponsored the inaugural Legal 500 GC Powerlist Vietnam held on 16 November 2023 at Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel. Congratulations to all the General Counsels recognized on Legal 500’s esteemed power list. It was a fantastic night! VILAF Chairperson Duyen Ha Vo said at the event, “It has been truly remarkable to witness the growth of the in-house counsels’ community in Vietnam over the past 30 years of our firm’s presence. […]
Legal Bulletin November 2023
Posted on Nov 6, 2023 in Legal Update by VILAF
1. Reduction of land rentals in 2023 The Prime Minister issued Decision 25/2023/QD-TTg dated 03 October 2023 on the reduction of land rentals payable in 2023 (“Decision 25”). Decision 25 takes effect from 20 November 2023. Decision 25 provides a 30-per-cent reduction in land rentals payable in 2023 for enterprises, organisations, family households and individuals leasing land directly from the State with annual payment pursuant to a decision or a contract or a Certificate of […]
VILAF has advised J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express) as Vietnamese law counsel on its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The transaction represents the second largest IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to date in 2023, with a post-issue market capitalization of approx. US$13.5 billion. The gross proceeds from the offering were approximately US$500 million prior to the exercise of the over-allotment option. J&T Express is a […]