Asia Counsel

Asia Counsel is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Ho Chi Minh City with Minh Duong serving as managing partner. The firm assisted multinational corporations, investment funds, venture capital funds, private equity investors, financial institutions and large Vietnamese corporations with their full Vietnam lifecycle – from market entry and M&A to daily operations and regional expansion.  

Highlights  

Recent examples of the firm’s deal work include advising Marou Chocolate on a loan from Development Finance Corporation, a development finance institution and agency of the US federal government. The deal was complex because the borrower needed to satisfy strict lending regulations of the US development agency.  

Key clients  

Clime Capital, TNB Aura Fund 2, Motherson Group, Sojitz Corporation, and Marou Chocolate.  

Testimonials  

M&A  

“Proactive, excellent communication, deep subject-matter expertise.”  

Project development  

“Professionality and comprehensive studies of legal basis.”  

Justin Gitz  

“Excellent knowledge and valued advice.”  

Phuong Nguyen  

"Deep knowledge in energy sector. Good English communication skill. Comprehensive report."