“Logan has been praised of being “responsive, intelligent, well-spoken, prompt, pragmatic, and extremely knowledgeable about the issues in the cases” and “providing workable solutions” across a number of key practice areas.” – Chambers Asia-Pacific
Logan Leung’s field of practice at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is regarded for his familiarity with Vietnam’s regulatory environment. Recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2020 to 2023) as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for Corporate and M&A and Arbitration and ‘Rising Star Partner (M&A)’ by IFLR1000, Logan has been praised of being “responsive, intelligent, well-spoken, prompt, pragmatic, and extremely knowledgeable about the issues in the cases” and “providing workable solutions” across a number of key practice areas.
As a part of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers’ broader Corporate and M&A practice, Logan has acted for MNCs, start-ups, SMEs, private equity investors and venture capital funds on acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures across a broad range of industry sectors. He actively advises on cross-border deals across the Southeast Asian region.
Logan’s domain expertise lies in the technology sphere, and he is active in the firm’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. His clients have ranged from start-ups to global technology giants, where he has – in addition to corporate transactions – advised on regulatory matters such as cybersecurity, e-commerce, IP, gaming, and personal data protection and privacy.
In the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice, Logan specialises in international arbitration. He has advised or acted as counsel in disputes adjudicated under ICC Rules, SIAC Rules, HKIAC Rules, VIAC Rules and UNCITRAL Rules.
EXPERIENCE
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
- Assisted multiple companies on policy-related matters (including in advocacy with industry groups), covering areas such as e-commerce, internet services, online advertising, telecommunications, cybersecurity, broadcasting, personal data protection, electronic transactions and consumer protection.
- Assisted Vietnamese and global companies on personal data protection and privacy compliance, including gap analyses, development or localisation of policies and protocols, training, preparing and filing impact assessment dossiers, and advising on best practices under the Decree on Personal Data Protection and other sectoral data protection legislation.
- Led and coordinated in multijurisdictional data protection and privacy advice for MNCs with a regional presence in Southeast Asia, covering issues such as cross-border data transfers and localisation requirements.
- Advised numerous FinTech companies on regulatory aspects of their business, covering areas such as platform lending, digital wallets and payment gateways, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, eKYC, InsurTech, and mobile applications.
- Advised a leading OTT platform service on the regulatory aspects of its business in Vietnam, as well as assisted in written advocacy against Vietnam’s proposed broadcasting legislation.
- Acted for iflix in its joint venture in Vietnam and market entry for the launch of an SVOD service in Vietnam.
- Assisted Huya in its launch of “Nimo TV”, an e-sports streaming and live broadcasting platform, in Vietnam, and acted as counsel on ongoing compliance and day-to-day operational matters.
- Assisted Zilingo in the launch of their business in Vietnam and acted as counsel on ongoing compliance and day-to-day operational matters.
- Assisted Visa on various matters in Vietnam, including regulatory compliance, data protection and privacy and general legal affairs as to its existing operations.
- Advised a major Chinese mobile company on its proposed launch of various product offerings in the Vietnam market, including a proprietary mobile application distribution platform and telecoms services.
- Advised a Korean company on launching its digital wallet and dual cryptocurrency and fiat currency payment card product.
- Assisted UOB in the launch of its online corporate banking operations in Vietnam.
- Acted for a leading F&B company in its acquisition of proprietary food delivery software and a team of developers in Vietnam.
- Advised a major German technology company in the launch of its IoT services in Vietnam.
- Assisted a Vietnamese insurer on the development of its cyber insurance product in Vietnam, among the first of its kind to be launched in the country by a local insurer.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Acted for Mapletree Investments in its US$215 million acquisition of Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon from Asiana Airlines and Kumho Industrial.
- Acted for HLT Healthcare (a joint venture between Hong Leong and TPG) in the Vietnam elements of its US$1.2 billion acquisition of Columbia Asia Healthcare, which includes two full-service hospitals and one clinic in Vietnam.
- Acted for HP in the Vietnam elements of its US$1.05 billion global acquisition of Samsung’s printer business.
- Acted for Mapletree Logistics Trust in its S$43 million acquisition of a 66,800 m2 GFA logistics facility in Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park, Binh Duong Province, and subsequent leaseback arrangement.
- Acted for Mapletree Logistics Trust on the Vietnam elements of its $53 million proposed acquisition of two logistics properties in southern and northern Vietnam.
- Acted for ESR in its joint ventures with BW Industrial for the development of logistics and industrial facilities in Vietnam.
- Acted for NakedHub in its joint venture with Gaw Capital for the rollout of its “NakedHub” branded co-working space business in Vietnam, as well as its subsequent US$400 million equity sale to WeWork.
- Acted for China Triumph International Engineering (CTIEC) in its US$210 million joint venture with two Vietnamese state-owned companies for the development of industrial projects in northern Vietnam.
- Acted for Givaudan in its acquisition of Vietnamese flavour house, Golden Frog.
- Acted for a Hong Kong developer in its US$40 million sale of a land parcel and residential condominium project in Ho Chi Minh City to a Vietnamese developer.
- Acted for a leading Chinese consumer goods company on the divestment of its entire distribution business in Vietnam.
- Acted for Kajima Corporation in its acquisition of Indochina Riverside Towers in Danang from the Indochina Group.
- Acted for the Nam Long Group in its joint venture with Hankyu Realty and Nishi-Nippon for the development of the US$28 million Valora Kikyo Residence project.
- Acted for Mizuho Asia Partners in its investment in Pham Nguyen Confectionary.
- Acted for Innovare Group’s acquisition of Vietnamese HR solutions service provider, JOBLINKS.
- Acted for Saladin in its fundraising from Monk’s Hill Ventures, Peak XV and Venturra.
Dispute Resolution (International Arbitration)
- Acted for a Vietnamese state-owned company as respondent in a US$3+ billion SIAC arbitration brought under an EPC contract for a thermal power plant project.
- Acted for a Vietnamese quasi-governmental state agency as respondent in two parallel ICC arbitrations in relation to the construction of a US$500+ million highway and cross-river tunnel.
- Acted for a Singaporean EPC contractor as claimant in an ICC arbitration in relation to the construction of aviation fuelling facilities in Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
- Acted for a European offshore drilling company as claimant in a VIAC arbitration in relation to the operation of a jack-up oil rig.
- Acted for a Vietnamese individual as respondent in a landmark VIAC arbitration in relation to an alleged post-employment breach of a non-compete covenant.
- Acted for a financial institution in a SIAC arbitration in relation to a claim for certain transaction taxes arising out of a business sale agreement.
- Acted for a Vietnamese state-owned company as respondent in a US$3+ million SIAC arbitration brought under a consortium agreement.
- Acted for a Vietnamese oil and gas company as respondent in a VIAC arbitration in relation to the sale and purchase of a US$6.5 million FPSO vessel.
- Acted for a European confectionary manufacturer as respondent (and counterclaimant) in a VIAC arbitration in relation to the production and sale of tins.
- Acted for a Vietnamese trading company as respondent in an ICC arbitration in relation to the sale and purchase of carbon.
- Acted for a Chinese construction company against as respondent in a VIAC arbitration in relation to equipment rental for a residential development.
- Acted for a Japanese trading house as claimant in a VIAC arbitration in relation to the sale and purchase of chemicals.
- Acted for a Vietnamese steel trader as claimant in a Swiss arbitration in relation to the sale of hot-rolled steel coils.
- Acted for a Singaporean electronics distributor as claimant in a VIAC arbitration in relation to the supply of computer tablets.
- Acted for a European contractor in an ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration against a Vietnamese state body concerning consultancy works.
- Acted for a Japanese businessman in a VIAC arbitration against a Vietnamese real estate company for the repayment of a loan.
MEMBERSHIPS / DIRECTORSHIPS
- Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
- Admitted Lawyer, New South Wales, Australia
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Vietnam