Mr. Khai Tran (Henry Tran) is a Senior Counsel, with expertise in the field of Accounting and Finance at PLF Law Firm, located in Ho Chi Minh City Headquarter.
Biography
Mr. Khai Tran’s journey to this crucial role has been marked by a stellar academic background, including a Bachelor of Accounting-Auditing from Banking University HCMC, coupled with invaluable experience as Chief Accountant within the esteemed halls of the Ministry of Finance.
Previously, he held the role of Audit Manager at KPMG Auditing Company and Financial Consultant at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Throughout his career, he has honed his skills and and practical experience specializing in Auditing, Finance, Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring services for international clients.
At PLF Law Firm, Mr. Khai Tran is responsible for implementing and supervising the service implementation for businesses from Singapore, the Netherlands, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Japan, etc. operating in various fields, including Real Estate, Manufacturing, Trade and Retail, etc.
Mr. Khai Tran’s great performance as a Senior Counsel has contributed to strengthening PLF Law Firm’s position and commitment to providing high quality services to clients, especially in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Professional Expertise
With extensive knowledge and long-term cooperation with foreign investors in M&A deals, he excels not only in due diligence but also in other financial consulting activities.
Mergers and Acquisitions
His expertise Auditing, Business Valuation, Finance and Taxation. Furthermore, in order to provide comprehensive Due Diligence reports, he has actively coordinated with many other legal experts to bring the best solutions to clients. Up to now, he has participated in implementing more than 20 Merger & Acquisition projects spanning various industries, creating conditions for foreign investors to operate smoothly in the market. Vietnam.
Business Financial Control
He is responsible for conducting interpersonal interviews at all organizational levels, assessing risks, developing audit strategies, and reviewing procedures and internal control systems to identify risks and problems that the business is facing. In addition, he also provides consulting services on Corporate Financial Modeling and Business Valuation, budget construction and other services in Taxation, Accounting and Compliance.
In particular, his leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a business development mindset consistently result in client satisfaction , as he proactively provides practical and tailored solutions to each client’s unique needs and provides practical solutions, designed according to client needs and market context. This helps him receive trust and appreciation not only from clients but also from strategic partners.
High-profile Cases
USAID and Fair Finance Vietnam (FFV)
- Served as a Financial Management Consultant for Non-Governmental Organizations (ICS, CSIP, and DRD organizations).
- Acted as an advisor for Smarter Finance initiatives.
M&A Real Estate Deal in Dai Phuoc Island, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province
- Held the role of Seller’s Side Advisor for a completed M&A real estate transaction.
- Culminated in a deal size of USD 30 million in 2021.
Due Diligence in Belgium Company (Wood Industry)
- Conducted due diligence for a Belgium-based wood industry company, assigned by the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries
- Deal size: USD 10 million in 2021.
Due Diligence in Taiwan Company (Garment Industry)
- Executed due diligence for a Taiwanese garment industry company, assigned by a Large Garment Corporation in Taiwan
- Deal size: USD 3 million in 2019.
Financial and Tax Due Diligence in Top 1 Media Technology Corporation in Vietnam
- Conducted financial and tax due diligence for Top 1 Media Technology Corporation in Vietnam’s acquisition of a 51% stake in a television industry company.
- Deal size: USD 8 million in 2022.
ESOP Program and IPO Strategy Execution
- Successfully designed and executed Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and Initial Public Offering (IPO) strategies for clients.
- Included a top Out-of-Home advertising company and a Bakery JSC in 2022.
Financial Restructuring Consulting for Bond Market Funding
Provided strategic assistance in the financial restructuring and fundraising from the bond market for a real estate group’s building project.
CFO Service for Leading Fashion Trading Company in Vietnam
Offered comprehensive CFO services, focusing on financial controlling and planning, for a leading fashion trading company operating in Vietnam.
Languages
Vietnamese and English.
