Established by Mark Fraser in 2004, full-service commercial law firm Frasers Law Company was the first law firm to receive a foreign law company licence in Vietnam. The firm has established itself as a highly regarded firm in Vietnam. It maintains offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The firm’s breadth of work includes banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate and M&A.  

Highlights  

Recent examples of the firm's work include advising the lender consortium on the US$2.75 billion financing for the Nghi Son 2 1200MW power plant, a critical build-operate-transfer (BOT) project in Vietnam's energy sector.  

In another landmark mandate, the firm advised the lenders on the project financing of the Monsoon Wind Power Project. This 600MW wind farm is Asia’s first cross-border renewable energy project and represents a milestone in regional energy transition efforts.  

Key clients  

Asian Development Bank, ANZ Bank Vietnam, Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, SmartPay, Sojitz Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Persefoni, Nghi Son 2 Power, and Riot Games.  

Testimonials  

M&A  

“Experienced in corporate deals in the Vietnam market, which is a difficult market to navigate, and able to offer practical advice efficiently.”  

“They were very knowledgeable of the laws and regulations in Vietnam.”  

 Projects  

“Responsive and exceedingly detailed and thorough advice. Sizeable team, notwithstanding which Mark Fraser is very visible and appears to be involved in the day-to-day provision of advice.”  

“The results are clear with risks and mitigations.”  

“They understand how to work with foreign lenders, balance the interests of lenders and borrowers, and support project operations to operate efficiently and in compliance.”  

 Mark Fraser  

“Extremely responsive. He will generally respond immediately to confirm receipt of any requests for advice and will meet any set deadlines. Very approachable and has a deep knowledge of the Vietnam market.”  

“He manages the work and relationship well and coordinates the internal resources.”  

“Listened and addressed the client's risk.”  

“Runs a strong team that is responsive and gives detailed and thorough advice.”  

“Very knowledgeable of the legal issues specific to Vietnam.”  

Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram  

“Understands the borrower's problem and the lender's requirements and handles the problem effectively.”  

“Very knowledgeable and able to provide practical advice in an efficient manner.”