Freshfields hires a new lawyer in Ho Chi Minh City
In a significant move to expand its global energy and infrastructure offering in Asia, Freshfields, a leading firm in M&As, joint ventures, energy and infrastructure, and antitrust, has appointed Nguyễn Ngọc as Counsel in Hồ Chí Minh City.
Ngoc, who previously worked with Freshfields for six years, brings over 15 years of experience in top-tier transactional and project work to the table. Her expertise spans several sectors and geographical areas, with a particular focus on infrastructure and power projects, including pioneering clean energy initiatives in Việt Nam.
Ngoc's extensive experience working with both project sponsors and Vietnamese regulators on landmark renewable energy and other energy projects will prove invaluable in shaping Việt Nam’s future power strategy. Her appointment also bolsters Freshfields’ regional offering by contributing a strategic network of government and industry stakeholders valuable for navigating Việt Nam’s regulatory landscape.
Bui Thanh Tien and Eric Johnson, Vietnam partners at Freshfields, expressed their excitement about Ngoc's return to the firm. They believe her fit with the evolving needs of multinational clients, particularly as Vietnam experiences rapid growth in the infrastructure sector, is a perfect match.
Freshfields, with over 280 years of experience, opened offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. The firm's commitment to the Vietnamese legal market is evident in Ngoc's appointment, which highlights its confidence in its continued expansion.
Ngoc's role at Freshfields is to advise on corporate and M&A matters as well as energy and infrastructure mandates in Việt Nam and the Asia-Pacific region. Her strong track record advising international clients on complex matters in the infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors will undoubtedly support Freshfields’ continued growth and the private capital and strategic investors' need for advice to navigate the energy transition and broader infrastructure sectors, both in Vietnam and across the region.
Freshfields is recognized as a leader in its field, advising clients, which include major private equity firms, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and multinationals, on their investments in Vietnam across key sectors, with a focus on financial services, technology, energy and infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Since opening offices in Vietnam, Freshfields has played a key role in the country's economic transformation, supporting global investors and multinational companies on complex transactions and investment projects.
Matthew O'Callaghan, Asia Managing Partner for Freshfields, commented on Ngoc's appointment, stating that it underscores the firm's commitment to the Vietnamese legal market and reflects confidence in its continued expansion.
In conclusion, the appointment of Nguyễn Ngọc as Counsel at Freshfields is a strategic move that strengthens the firm's regional offering and positions it well to meet the evolving needs of its clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Nguyễn Ngọc's expertise spans multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and corporate finance, which aligns with Freshfields' focus on advising clients in the financial services, technology, energy, and infrastructure industries.
- Given her extensive experience in pioneering clean energy initiatives and advising international clients on complex matters in the infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors, Nguyễn Ngọc will be instrumental in supporting Freshfields' growth and the private capital and strategic investors' need for advice to navigate the energy transition and broader infrastructure sectors in Asia, particularly in Vietnam.
