INSIGHT

Port M&A in Vietnam: opportunities and pathways for foreign investors

By Giles Cooper, Linh Bui, Huyen Nguyen, Thu Hien Nguyen, Nam Tran
Capital Markets Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Vietnam

Structuring options and legal considerations for foreign investors 7 min read

The port sector plays a critical role in Vietnam’s export-driven economy and has consistently attracted international investment. In recent years, foreign investors have increasingly favoured M&A over greenfield projects as their main way of entering the market.

This Insight provides an overview of Vietnam’s port system, common M&A structures and key legal due diligence issues in port-related transactions.