JEFMS Journal

ABSTRACT:

M&A consulting is providing solutions, services, or applications to help the buyer and seller completing the M&A deal, thereby earning fees. The global M&A consulting market is extremely large with hundreds of years of experience. In Vietnam, due to the characteristics of a young economy in the process of integration, M&A consulting services are scattered among auditing firms, securities companies, law firms and other specialized M&A consulting firm. Although Vietnam's M&A market has a history of development for more than 20 years, M&A consulting services are still mainly provided by foreign companies. This paper is the first study provides an overview of M&A advisory activities, both financial and legal, in Vietnam and describe perspective of the M&A consulting market in Vietnam as well as suggests some solutions to develop this service in domestic companies.

KEYWORDS:

M&A advisory firms, Vietnam, financial advisors, legal advisors, Mergers and Acquisitions

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