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Consultant Team

Asian Coast Development Ltd. is committed to creating a superior integrated luxury resort destination– Ho Tram Strip - that will provide guests with an unforgettable vacation experience.  At every stage of the development process, and for every function, ACDL has identified best in class partners.  The team that has been selected for the development of this five-star integrated resort complex consists of a group of leading international consultancies that have extensive experience in delivering world-class development projects of this calibre on budget, on time, and to the specified standards.

 

 

 
 
Operator MGM Grand - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.  The Company has significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau. One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece ARIA Resort & Casino.  Through its hospitality management subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects around the world.  MGM Resorts International supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community philanthropy programs and the Company’s commitment to sustainable development and operations.  For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's Web site at www.mgmresorts.com.

 

 
 
 
Operator MGM Grand - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam
 
MGM Hospitality is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), that was formed to operate casinos and non-gaming hotels, resorts and residences in key destinations around the world under the brands Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts. MGM Hospitality specializes in creating captivating and celebrated destinations that, through the interplay of design and innovative dining, retail and spa offerings, infuse entertainment and excitement into every element of the hospitality experiences we create and manage.
 
MGM Hospitality is focused on establishing our hotels and resorts in all international gateway cities and prime resort destinations around the world, with a pipeline that currently includes projects in the Middle East, North Africa, India, China and Viet Nam.  MGM Hospitality also provides project management and development services and shares the same commitment to sustainable building and operations as our parent company MGM Resorts International. For more information about MGM Hospitality, please visit the Company's website at www.mgmhospitality.com.
 
 


Architecture, Design & Planning - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam
 
Steelman Partners, an international award-winning architectural firm, has positioned itself as the premier touchstone in the entertainment architectural industry.  It has transformed into an enclave of the industry’s most talented and acclaimed architects, designers, planners and artists.  Designing over 3,000 casino and entertainment related projects, the resulting work is world-renowned, remarkable and memorable.  Steelman Partners is well known within the gaming industry, working with an extensive and impressive client list of industry leaders to create one-of-a-kind destinations around the globe.  To serve these clients, the company has satellite offices in Atlantic City, Zhuhai, Macau and opening soon in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
 
 



 
Golf Course Design - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam
 
As a touring professional, Greg Norman was one of the most prolific international players in the game’s history leading the world rankings for 331 weeks.  Norman's experience in playing many of the world's great golf courses over the span of his 25-year career served as a catalyst to develop his interest in golf course design.  Greg Norman Golf Course Design has completed more than 70 golf courses on six continents since its inception in 1987.  These signature golf courses have garnered numerous prestigious awards for design, with many of the projects being awarded the coveted Audubon Society Award for environmental stewardship.  Adhering to a “least disturbance” approach has led Norman to a recent appointment as Chairman of the Environmental Institute of Golf’s Advisory Council.  Greg Norman-designed golf courses have hosted sanctioned events on the PGA, Nationwide, European, and Australasian Tours.  Given the breadth of Greg Norman's business interests, he is uniquely qualified and experienced to provide a special blend of land planning, design and construction to help deliver the best possible result for the Ho Tram Strip.



Project Management - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam

With over 80 offices across Asia, Oceania, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading global provider of project management, cost consultancy and advisory services.  The firm’s global expertise and significant project experience enable it to provide comprehensive services and solutions to the development and construction of built environments ranging from civil infrastructure to leisure projects.  Known for a philosophy of providing a participative and interactive approach with the view of achieving client's budgets and timely project completion, RLB are best positioned to provide project management and cost consultancy services for the Ho Tram Strip development.

 



 
Engineering & Design - Ho Tram Strip, Viet Nam
 
Since 1955, the Meinhardt Group has led the way in delivering dynamic, creative, cost-effective engineering solutions for mega development projects across the globe.  Meinhardt’s structural designers combine their in-house knowledge of geotechnical engineering, building services engineering, façade technology and environmentally sustainable design to create structures that are totally integrated and provide value for money.  The firm is known for utilising the latest design technology in a way that enhances the overall functionality and look of a structure, without causing onerous financial commitments and/or inflexible building use.  Based on past success in delivering innovative, creative solutions to many of the Asia Pacific’s most prestigious and significant structures, ACDL is confident that the Meinhardt Group will meet any and all engineering challenges associated with the development of the Ho Tram Strip.

 



Legal Counsel
Formed in 1973, Heenan Blaikie is one of Canada’s leading and most sought after law firms. With a wide range of expertise in business law, labour and employment, litigation, taxation, entertainment law, and intellectual property, the firm provides legal advice and innovative solutions to clients across Canada and abroad. As a highly respected law firm with extensive knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in property development transactions and a strong network of contacts with deep connections and extensive lobbying experience, ACDL believes Heenan Blaikie will be a valuable resource in all contractual and legal matters relating to the Ho Tram Strip Development.
 



 
Legal Counsel, Ho Tram Project
 
Baker & McKenzie is a leading global law firm with an extensive network of more than 3,900 locally qualified, internationally experienced lawyers working in 68 locations across 38 countries.  The firm has delivered a broad scope of quality legal services to many of the world’s major multinational organizations for more than 50 years.  By virtue of its relationships with local governments, strong connections to business sectors, as well as unrivalled understanding of the legal intricacies of doing business in an emerging economy, Baker & McKenzie is one of the most established law firms in Viet Nam.  Asian Coast Development will rely heavily on Baker & McKenzie’s expertise to maximize the potential of the Ho Tram Strip integrated resort destination.

 

 

Public Relations, Ho Tram Project

Matterhorn Communications built its reputation as the preferred communications partner to a host of multinational businesses looking to operate in the fast growing South East Asian nation.  ACDL works with Matterhorn for its media relations, online identity, and corporate social responsibility exercises.