Regional firm Tilleke & Gibbins is among the largest in the region and is established as a leading force in legal tech. Its tech-savvy approach also attracts many local startups, regional e-commerce companies and global tech giants to work with their corporate and commercial group. In addition to a strong intellectual property practice, the firm is also active in labour and employment as well as corporate and M&A. Managing director Thomas Treutler, labour specialist Kien Trung Trinh and head of IP Loc Xuan Le are key contacts.
Work highlights
Represented Louis Dreyfus Company Suisse in successfully obtaining recognition and enforcement of an International Cotton Association arbitral award against a Vietnamese textile company. The team secured favourable decisions at both first instance and appellate courts, successfully refuting all challenges to the award's recognition. The matter demonstrates successful enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Vietnam under the New York Convention, with additional strategic use of bankruptcy proceedings to secure the client's interests.
Key clients
East-West Seed (Hai Mui Ten Do), Viterra
Work highlights
Advised MSD Animal Health on its $1.3 billion acquisition of Elanco's aqua business in Vietnam as part of a global transaction. The mandate covered comprehensive regulatory and licensing work for the transfer of Elanco's local operations, including manufacturing facilities, business permits and product authorisations. The deal significantly strengthens MSD's position in Vietnam's aquaculture sector through the addition of key products like CLYNAV® and IMVIXA®, while expanding its manufacturing footprint with facilities in Vietnam.
Key clients
BNI Networking & Referral Ireland Holdings, IGB Automotive Vietnam Company, Lear Corporation (Vietnam)
