Freshfields appoints Nguyen Ngoc as Counsel in Vietnam

Global law firm Freshfields is pleased to announce the appointment of Nguyen Ngoc as Counsel, based in Ho Chi Minh City. Ngoc will advise on corporate and M&A matters and energy and infrastructure mandates in Vietnam and Asia-Pacific.

Ngoc brings over 15 years of experience in top-tier transactional and project work, including six years previously with Freshfields. She has a strong track record advising international clients on complex matters in the infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors.

Ngoc will work closely with colleagues in Vietnam, Singapore, and Tokyo to support multinational clients in the energy and infrastructure space. Her sector expertise spans development, financing, and acquisition of infrastructure and power projects, including pioneering clean energy initiatives in Vietnam. She has extensive experience working with both sponsors and the Vietnamese regulators on landmark renewable energy and other energy projects that contribute to shaping the country’s future power development strategy.

Freshfields has been consistently ranked Band One for Infrastructure, Projects and Energy and Corporate/M&A in Vietnam by Chambers & Partners and other reputable publications. Ngoc’s appointment strengthens Freshfields’ regional offering and reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering commercially astute, internationally minded legal advice. She brings not only deep legal expertise but also a strategic network of government and industry stakeholders—an asset in navigating Vietnam’s complex regulatory landscape.

Commenting on the appointment, Matthew O'Callaghan, Asia Managing Partner said: “Ngoc re-joins Freshfields as part of the expansion of our global energy and infrastructure offering here in the region. Her appointment supports our continued growth and our private capital and strategic investors need for strategic advice to navigate the energy transition and broader infrastructure sectors, both in Vietnam and across the region.”

Vietnam Partners Bui Thanh Tien and Eric Johnson commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Ngoc back to Freshfields and to our market-leading energy and infrastructure practice in the region. She is an ideal fit for the evolving needs of our multinational clients, especially as Vietnam experiences rapid growth in the infrastructure sector. Her addition highlights our commitment to the Vietnamese legal market and reflects our confidence in its continued expansion.”