Global Vietnam Lawyers

Vietnam

Analysis

Overview

Fast-growing law firm Global Vietnam Lawyers services its clients with a team of dedicated and experienced lawyers. The firm has expertise in both domestic and foreign law, and over the years has built up professional and steadfast relationships with its clients, advising some of the largest commercial banks, financial service businesses, private equity investors, investment management funds and trading companies. The firm has a notably strong track record in regulatory compliance, capital markets and asset finance, as well as a significant foothold in the banking and financial services industry. Managing partner Chuong Nguyen Gia Huy is a key contact. 

Dispute resolution

Work highlights 

Successfully secured recognition and enforcement of a $5.5 million Grain and Feed Trade Association arbitration award for a US agribusiness company against a Vietnamese feed producer. The case involved complex procedural challenges through multiple court levels, culminating in a landmark Supreme Court decision and subsequent enforcement order. This precedent-setting outcome demonstrates evolving judicial attitudes toward foreign arbitral award enforcement in Vietnam. 

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights 

Advised a US investment fund on its $23 million acquisition of a Vietnamese resort property in Phu Quoc, involving complex cross-border structuring and regulatory considerations. The transaction included comprehensive due diligence of land use rights and development permits for the 237,703 sqm project. This deal exemplifies growing foreign investor confidence in Vietnam's premium hospitality sector.