Asia Counsel has strengthened its position in Vietnam's legal market through integration with Kinstellar, marking the latter's first expansion into southeast Asia. The Ho Chi Minh City-based firm, led by managing partner Minh Duong, focuses on corporate M&A, particularly in healthcare, renewable energy and TMT sectors. With over 20 legal professionals and recent lateral hires including partner Justin Gisz from Frasers Law Company, the firm has enhanced its capabilities across key practice areas including capital markets and project development. In March 2024, corporate M&A and banking and finance partner Ross Macleod left the firm, where he had focused on energy and infrastructure matters.
Work highlights
Advising Marou Chocolate on securing a $4 million loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to construct a modern chocolate-production facility in Vietnam. The landmark financing represents part of DFC's expanded investment portfolio in Vietnam, supporting local agricultural development and manufacturing capabilities. The transaction demonstrates increasing US-Vietnam economic cooperation while enabling Marou to scale its operations and strengthen support for local farmers.
Part of the global Dentons network, Dentons LuatViet is a law firm with a strong regional and international presence. With offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the firm provides services across a broad range of practice areas including banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm's banking and finance practice has extensive experience in project finance, structured finance and debt restructuring, while its dispute resolution team specialises in both domestic and international arbitration. Managing partner Duy Canh Tran leads the team.
Client feedback
“The team was highly responsive, provided detailed legal opinions, and managed the complexities with professionalism. Their ability to navigate multiple regulatory bodies and provide clear, actionable advice was particularly beneficial.” – Banking and finance
“Dentons LuatViet is strategic, client-focused, and thorough in its legal assessments. We particularly value their ability to provide practical and well-reasoned legal opinions in both Vietnamese and English, making internal discussions with our international counterparts smoother. Their negotiation strategy has been well-aligned with our commercial interests.” – Dispute resolution
Duy Canh Tran
“Tran demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, particularly in the banking and finance sectors, and is highly proficient at navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. His communication is clear, concise, and consistently professional, which greatly aids in making informed decisions”
Work highlights
Advised Singapore-based August Global Partners on its strategic investment in Gene Solutions, a Vietnamese genomics technology and diagnostics company developing AI-driven cancer detection and monitoring solutions. The cross-border transaction required comprehensive legal and tax structuring spanning Vietnamese and Singapore jurisdictions. The investment aims to enhance Gene Solutions' oncology capabilities through access to world-class research resources while expanding its DNAsphere.AI technology suite across Asia.
Key clients
August Global Partners, Apex Fund Services (Singapore)
Regional firm DFDL has a strong foothold in the Vietnamese market supported by its core strengths in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and tax. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, DFDL has built a reputation as a solid legal and tax services provider, capable of advising on complex cases. Key figures include managing partner Martin Desautels, banking partner Jerome Buzenet and head of the Hanoi office Dai Thang Huynh. The firm strengthened its practice with the addition of Patrick Keil as senior legal adviser in April 2025. Keil joined from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), bringing expertise in corporate and M&A, mining and infrastructure, projects and energy, and technology matters. Partner Kevin Hawkins departed in July 2024 to take an in-house position, having focused on corporate and M&A, projects, employment and real estate.
Work highlights
Advised a Thailand-based energy developer on financing five operational solar projects in Vietnam. The transaction involved structuring multiple offshore and onshore syndicated loans with comprehensive security packages and navigating new State Bank of Vietnam regulatory requirements under Circular 12/2022, establishing important precedents for cross-border project financings in Vietnam's renewable energy sector.
Frasers Law Company is a leading full-service law firm in Vietnam. With a team of both local and expatriate lawyers, the firm provides comprehensive legal advice to businesses and clients operating in Vietnam. The firm has strong practices in project finance, domestic and cross-border transactions, regional investment and regulatory advice. It prides itself on its deep bench of practitioners, which includes renowned banking and corporate lawyer Mark Fraser.
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of international lenders on the $2.75 billion financing of Vietnam's Nghi Son 2 1,200MW coal-fired power generation project. The ongoing mandate involves managing coal letter of credit arrangements with five local banks, implementing Vietnamese dong loan structures to mitigate foreign exchange risks and ensuring regulatory compliance under Vietnam's new Land Law 2024. This landmark build-operate-transfer (BOT) project has established key precedents for structuring complex security packages in Vietnam's evolving regulatory environment.
Key clients
Asian Development Bank, Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, Smartnet Trading Service Company
As part of the KPMG global network, KPMG Law Vietnam offers a broad range of legal services including market entry, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions and more. Geraldine Oh and Phuong Nguyen Mai are among the key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation as local counsel on its ongoing cross-border lending activities in Vietnam. The firm's role includes draughting and amending loan agreements for Vietnamese borrowers and managing complex registration requirements with the State Bank of Vietnam. Working alongside KPMG Tax Corporation Japan, the team navigates regulatory compliance issues specific to international lending in the Vietnamese market.
VILAF remains a stand-out law firm in Vietnam and houses one of the best legal teams in the country. With over 90 lawyers and 15 partners, it has one of the largest teams of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam. The firm prides itself on its international experience and in-depth expertise, not only in terms of its legal services but also its sensitivity to Vietnam’s political and legal culture. The frontrunners at the firm include banking and finance lawyer Duyen Ha Vo, corporate and M&A partners Anh Dang and Phong Tran, as well as dispute specialist Quynh Pham. Counsel Ha Hai joined the firm in February 2025 from A&O Shearman, bringing expertise in M&A, private equity, corporate, construction, real estate, energy, project and infrastructure matters.
Client feedback
"Responsive and concise in advice." – Banking and finance
"The VILAF team, led by partner Lam Nguyen, has deep knowledge of project financing for renewable projects in Vietnam. They can identify key issues that need to be addressed to create a 'bankable' project." – Energy
"They understand our intentions very well, are prompt in their responses and provide practical solutions." – Regulatory
Lam Nguyen
"Lam Nguyen is very knowledgeable on renewables-related policy, law and deal structuring."
"Lam Nguyen understands our concerns and intentions very well. His quality of work is high, and he always meets deadlines, no matter how tight they are."
Duyen Ha Vo
“She takes a keen interest in the commercial aspects of transactions and offers practical advice."
Work highlights
Advised Vinpearl JSC on a $200 million loan facility from Deutsche Bank and other foreign lenders, secured by a $212 million guarantee from Vietinbank. The financing formed part of a complex debt restructuring strategy to refinance exchangeable bonds due 2026, running parallel with the issuance of new exchangeable bonds due 2029. The time-sensitive transaction required coordinated closing of multiple workstreams to meet the September 2024 put option deadline for existing bondholders, marking a significant milestone in Vietnamese corporate debt management.
Key clients
Long Son Petrochemicals, Malayan Banking
Vision & Associates is among the largest firms in Vietnam, with over 100 lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and consultants. Its areas of expertise cover banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, construction, labour and employment, and tax. The firm is best known for its intellectual property and dispute resolution practice. The firm assists clients from multi-national corporations to small and medium-sized companies and individuals in establishing their business presence in Vietnam. With extensive experience working together with foreign law firms in Vietnam and in the region, the firm can offer both domestic and international expertise. Managing partner Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac is the key contact.
Work highlights
Advising ANZ Bank (Vietnam) and ANZ Investment Bank on two key regulatory matters: updating the Vietnam section of their “Global Guide to Directors Duties and Corporate Governance” and reviewing amendments to a cloud service agreement for regulatory compliance. The work addresses complex cross-border requirements between Vietnam and Australia, particularly challenging given Vietnam's evolving regulatory framework for cloud services and directors' duties dispersed across multiple legal instruments.
Key clients
GoPay Vietnam Payment Services, Paramax Corporation, Fiserv
YKVN has Vietnam’s pre-eminent practices in project development, banking and commercial transactions. Moreover, its dispute group, backed by the largest litigation team in the country, is lauded by competitors as well as clients. Practitioners to note are capital market specialist Nhat Quang Truong and dispute resolution specialists Tien Dzung Luu and Trong Nghia Truong.
Work highlights
Acting as Vietnamese counsel to PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) on securing $521.5 million in tied ECA loans for the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 LNG-to-power projects. The transaction included additional financing through a D4,000 billion ($152 million) local facility and $300 million bridge loan. The landmark deal represents Vietnam's largest ECA-backed power sector financing in four years, notable for proceeding without government guarantees and incorporating strict ESG requirements.
Advising Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) on bankability issues for the $3 billion Long An LNG-to-power project in Vietnam. The ongoing engagement focuses on comprehensive analysis of the power purchase agreement and critical bankability considerations. This landmark transaction represents a significant shift in Vietnam's energy sector as one of the first large-scale LNG initiatives pursuing financing without government guarantees, potentially setting a new precedent for future developments.
Key clients
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank, Vietcombank, Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank
Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hanoi, ATS Law Firm operates across a full range of practice areas including M&A, labour and employment, taxation, banking, capital markets, real estate and construction. The firm shows particular strength in advising foreign companies on entering the Vietnamese market through M&A, although it also has an extensive track record of advising state enterprises, NGOs, leading conglomerates and other foreign investors. The firm is well versed in providing strategic advisory on local regulation. Over the years, the firm has also formed many important relations with local, national and international organisations. Managing partner Vu Thi Thu Ha is the main contact.
Work highlights
Advised Diamond Crown Hospitality Joint Stock Company on its $10 million hotel and restaurant management agreements with a leading international hospitality group. The cross-border transaction involved complex negotiations navigating Vietnam and Thailand's regulatory frameworks. The team successfully structured the agreements to accommodate the international operator's brand-specific requirements while ensuring compliance with limited local hospitality management regulations, setting a precedent for luxury hotel management contracts in Vietnam.
Represented Eurostyle Joint Stock Company in a complex sub-lease transaction of state-owned property from Hapro Information Joint Stock Company. The matter required innovative structuring due to Vietnam's strict regulations on state property sub-leasing. The team successfully navigated regulatory restrictions, negotiated comprehensive terms addressing unique property constraints and established clear dispute resolution mechanisms, creating a precedent for private sector utilisation of state-owned commercial assets.
Key clients
T&T Group Joint Stock Company, Vaude Vietnam Company
Vision & Associates is among the largest firms in Vietnam, with over 100 lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and consultants. Its areas of expertise cover banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, construction, labour and employment, and tax. The firm is best known for its intellectual property and dispute resolution practice. The firm assists clients from multi-national corporations to small and medium-sized companies and individuals in establishing their business presence in Vietnam. With extensive experience working together with foreign law firms in Vietnam and in the region, the firm can offer both domestic and international expertise. Managing partner Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac is the key contact.
Work highlights
Providing comprehensive legal support to Gamuda's Vietnamese subsidiaries across multiple real-estate projects valued at over D10 trillion ($381 million). The work encompasses strategic advice on Vietnam's evolving real-estate regulatory framework, including compliance with new 2023 real estate and housing laws, transaction documentation for property sales and leases, and project management solutions. The mandate is particularly significant given Vietnam's extensive regulatory changes in real estate, land use and residential housing during 2024, requiring careful navigation of new compliance requirements and business operation adjustments.
Key clients
Vinhomes
Aliat Legal offers comprehensive corporate and M&A services across Vietnam and Cambodia through its offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh. The firm has established a strong presence in industrials, manufacturing, logistics and pharmaceuticals sectors, with founding partner Quoc Phong Nguyen leading the practice. The team specialises in corporate restructuring, investment projects and regulatory compliance throughout Indochina.
Client feedback
"They are well experienced in both acquisitions and overall legal advice on several issues important to us. They basically cover all issues a large corporation needs." – Corporate and M&A
“They respond to our requests in a timely manner.” – Tax
Quoc Phong Nguyen
"He has been working with us for about ten years. He understands our business quite well and can provide suitable advice to us."
Work highlights
Advising Vietnam Agribusiness, a Bunge subsidiary, on establishing a $96 million production line expansion in Vietnam. The comprehensive mandate includes regulatory compliance, construction contract negotiations and environmental requirements. The project represents a significant capacity enhancement for Vietnam's agribusiness sector, particularly in animal feed raw materials production.
Key clients
Mainetti (Vietnam), Thoresen Vinama Logistics, Wipro Consumer Care Vietnam
Andersen Vietnam, formerly VDB Loi Vietnam, offers integrated legal and tax advisory services, with particular focus on complex cross-border transactions, banking and finance, and M&A. Operating in Vietnam since 2013, the firm became a member of Andersen Global in 2024, enhancing its ability to serve both international clients in Vietnam and Vietnamese corporations on overseas projects. The practice combines Vietnamese-qualified lawyers and international advisers to deliver local expertise aligned with global standards, maintaining strong relationships with government authorities and leading financial institutions. The practice is led by Maxim Kobzev.
Work highlights
Advised a major international renewables developer on Vietnamese aspects of acquiring majority shares in a Laotian hydropower project company that exports electricity to Vietnam. The mandate involved comprehensive legal analysis of cross-border power trading regulations and infrastructure requirements between Vietnam and Laos. The transaction represents a significant development in regional renewable energy trade, supported by both governments' favourable policies and infrastructure development, with stable revenue streams secured through long-term power purchase agreements.
Apolat Legal advises on all aspect of corporate law with a particular focus on construction contracts and commercial transactions. Key contacts include managing partner Quang Long Dinh and senior partner Hong Manh Pham.
Work highlights
Advised a private equity fund on the $20 million acquisition of a UPCOM-listed company in Vietnam, completing the landmark deal within an unprecedented three-month timeline. The transaction faced significant challenges including complex governance disputes and unmet conditions precedent. The team devised innovative legal solutions to balance the seller's accelerated timeline demands with the buyer's risk-management needs, successfully structuring one of Vietnam's fastest-executed public company acquisitions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key clients
Ba Huan Corporation
Asia Counsel has strengthened its position in Vietnam's legal market through integration with Kinstellar, marking the latter's first expansion into southeast Asia. The Ho Chi Minh City-based firm, led by managing partner Minh Duong, focuses on corporate M&A, particularly in healthcare, renewable energy and TMT sectors. With over 20 legal professionals and recent lateral hires including partner Justin Gisz from Frasers Law Company, the firm has enhanced its capabilities across key practice areas including capital markets and project development. In March 2024, corporate M&A and banking and finance partner Ross Macleod left the firm, where he had focused on energy and infrastructure matters.
Work highlights
Advised Clime Capital Management, manager of Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), on its $10 million preferential equity investment in Vietnamese solar developer Nami Solar. The transaction represents a significant investment in Vietnam's renewable energy sector, supporting the expansion of solar energy development capabilities and clean energy initiatives in the region.
Advising TNB Aura Fund 2 on its investment in TechCoop as part of the Vietnamese agritech company's $70 million Series A funding round. The transaction involved comprehensive due diligence of TechCoop's operations across Vietnam and managing complex closing requirements. This significant investment represents growing venture capital interest in Vietnam's agricultural technology sector and highlights the increasing sophistication of agritech funding in the region.
Key clients
Motherson Group, Sojitz Corporation
ASL Law is a leading full-service firm based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Its clientele includes both local and foreign enterprises doing business in Vietnam and it has particular strengths in IP. Managing partner Pham Duy Khuong and senior lawyer Nguyen Thi Thuy Chung are key contacts. The firm strengthened its practice with the addition of senior associate Duong Do in March 2024. Do focuses on construction, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, and tax matters.
Work highlights
Advising Zhejiang Soar Wings International Business Management on acquiring a 70% stake in a Chinese FDI company operating an industrial cluster in Bac Giang, Vietnam. The transaction includes comprehensive due diligence, share purchase documentation and post-closing regulatory compliance. The mandate represents a strategic entry into Vietnam's industrial real-estate sector.
Key clients
George Glory (Vietnam) International Corporation, L’Oréal Vietnam, Nollowa
BDLaw offers legal services to international investors and corporations in Vietnam, with particular strength in corporate and M&A, construction and dispute resolution. Led by managing partner Nguyen Trung Kien, the Ho Chi Minh City-based firm specialises in cross-border transactions and regulatory matters, with notable expertise in real estate and mining sectors. The multilingual team provides services in Vietnamese, English, Chinese and Korean.
Work highlights
Advised the seller on a significant share transfer transaction in Vietnam's renewable energy sector. The complex matter involved multiple parties and required innovative structuring to accommodate changing counterparties while maintaining original deal terms. The team successfully navigated regulatory requirements and negotiated comprehensive warranties and indemnities, establishing a framework for multi-party energy sector ownership transitions in Vietnam.
Established in 2001, Bizconsult is a dynamic and progressive law firm with over 30 professionals working in two offices in Vietnam. The firm offers a wide range of legal services with a specialty in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and real estate. Partner Dang Viet Nguyen is a key contact.
Work highlights
Advised CapitaLand on its acquisition and development of a 25-hectare residential project within Vinhomes Ocean Park 3 in Hung Yen Province, rebranded as The Fullton. The team structured the landmark transaction through multiple agreements including deposit, transfer and bank guarantee arrangements. The deal represents one of Vietnam's largest real-estate investments during challenging market conditions and marks CapitaLand's strategic entry into Northern Vietnam's luxury low-rise segment.
Full-service law firm Bross & Partners is particularly recommended for its contentious and non-contentious intellectual property services. With its proven capacity and 12 years of experience, Bross & Partners is able to offer a quality service to both domestic and foreign clients. Partners Le Quang Vinh and Hoang Van Dzung are key contacts.
Client feedback
“Bross & Partners provides excellent advice. They are very responsive and practical.” – Corporate and M&A
“Provides effective advice.” – Intellectual property
“Bross & Partners is very supportive and proactive, providing us with reasonable solutions.” – Regulatory
Anh Hung Tran
“Very responsive, talented and experienced.”
“Provides advice, proposes solutions and take actions to address our concerns and issues.”
Work highlights
Advised Automech Mechanical Equipment and Solutions Joint Stock Company to acquire all the shares of Alpha Joint Stock Company.
Advised Petrolimex Group Construction and Trading Corporation Joint Stock Company on selling shares of its subsidiary in Vietnam.
EPLegal focuses on energy and infrastructure sectors, advising on traditional and renewable energy projects. The practice's expertise spans project structuring, licensing, financing, construction and regulatory compliance. The team regularly acts for developers, sponsors, lenders and contractors on complex cross-border transactions and PPP initiatives. Key partners include Tony Nguyen, who leads banking, construction and dispute resolution practices, Annie Ngo, who heads corporate and M&A, and Alex Cao, who specialises in banking, construction and employment matters.
Work highlights
Advised a leading Vietnamese production services company on contractor selection for underwater inspection of the FSO Golden Star floating storage unit. The March 2025 mandate involved comprehensive guidance on bidding regulations and internal procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with classification society requirements and enhancing competitive bidding practices.
Forvis Mazars Legal Vietnam operates from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, focusing on M&A and corporate services. The practice advises on domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The team handles business formation, shareholder agreements, joint ventures and corporate restructuring matters. Partner Dang Phuong Dzung leads the corporate practice with 14 years' experience in investment and M&A transactions.
Client feedback
"Demonstrates clarity, maintains availability and shows strong motivation.” – Infrastructure
Christophe Cougnaud
"Demonstrates strong market knowledge, maintains excellent availability and communicates with clarity.”
Dang Phuong Dzung
"Provides quick responses and precise guidance to clients.”
Work highlights
Advised a Hong Kong-based garment company on establishing a Vietnamese subsidiary and executing a strategic acquisition. The ongoing mandate involves navigating complex regulatory requirements for capital deployment and land use rights, while ensuring compliance with Vietnamese investment laws. This transaction represents a significant market entry blueprint for foreign investors in Vietnam's manufacturing sector.
Key clients
EDF Renewables Vietnam, Sumitomo Corporation
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.
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.
Based in Saigon and Hanoi, Herman Henry & Dominic provides a full range of services to corporations and investors from various business industries. The team has particular expertise on complex issues such as entity structuring and formation, taxation, capital raising, securities law and IP protection. Partners Hai Tran and Dinh Le are key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised Be Group on a loan renewal at Deutsche Bank.
Full-service law firm LNT & Partners is known for its work in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and construction. The firm is widely recognised for its legal prowess in both transactional and litigation matters. Notably, its banking group maintains a good relationship with domestic and overseas banks and is regularly sought out by them on a wide range of matters. In addition, the firm is committed to strengthening its network with Vietnam authorities and key decision-makers in the business community to best deliver solutions to its clients. Corporate partners Nguyen Ha Quyen Hoang and Net Le are key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised ZF Friedrichshafen, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, on Vietnamese merger control aspects of its joint venture with Foxconn. The transaction involved Foxconn acquiring a 50% stake in ZF Chassis Modules, creating a strategic partnership in passenger car chassis systems. The firm successfully obtained unconditional merger clearance in Vietnam, navigating complex market definition issues. The deal aims to combine both companies' capabilities to expand their product offerings across traditional and electric vehicle segments.
Advised Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Company on its dual acquisition of Sinh Nam Metal Vietnam Company and UG Vietnam Mechanical and Electrical Company. The transaction involved comprehensive due diligence, documentation and merger control filings for both targets. The concurrent acquisitions were strategically structured to enable Coteccons to service a major contract with Lego Manufacturing. The firm provided particular guidance on post-closing risk mitigation related to UG M&E's planned liquidation.
Key clients
Indicia Worldwide
Mori Hamada Vietnam, established in 2004, operates from offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, offering comprehensive legal services with particular focus on corporate transactions and real-estate matters. Led by partners Ha Thi Dung and Kenji Nishio, the practice combines Vietnamese and Japanese expertise to handle cross-border investments across energy, manufacturing, logistics and education sectors. The firm leverages its position within the broader Mori Hamada network, working closely with offices in Tokyo, Bangkok and Singapore. Hiroki Kishi is another partner to note.
Work highlights
Advised The Chugoku Electric Power Company on its landmark entry into Vietnam's renewable energy market through a 35% investment in four power-generation companies. The transaction encompasses three operational 50MW solar power projects and one operational 45MW hydropower project, with BB Power Holdings Joint Stock Company as the existing shareholder. The investment marks Chugoku Electric's first renewable energy venture in Vietnam, executed in partnership with Taiwan's Foxlink Group. The deal aligns with Vietnam's Power Development Plan 8 and represents a significant step in the country's energy transition strategy.
Key clients
Nomura Real Estate Development, NTT e-Asia, ThaiNamthip Corporation
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu's Vietnam offices focus primarily on mergers and acquisitions, advising Japanese investors on both entry and exit strategies in the Vietnamese market. The practice, led by partners Motohisa Nakagawa and Keigo Sawayama, combines local expertise through its team of eight Vietnamese lawyers with Japanese market knowledge via two Japanese-qualified practitioners. The firm provides comprehensive corporate support including establishment, operation and dissolution of subsidiaries and joint ventures in Vietnam.
Work highlights
Advised Japanese packaging company Dynapac Co on its 90% acquisition of TKT Vietnam Plastic Packaging Joint Stock Company, a Vietnamese manufacturer of soft packaging materials. The scope included structuring the share purchase, draughting transaction documents including the share purchase agreement and shareholders' agreement, and managing post-closing compliance. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of Dynapac's packaging business in Vietnam, complementing its existing cardboard manufacturing operations amid the country's projected GDP growth of 6% in 2024.
Key clients
Japan Pulp and Paper Company
PLF’s practice focuses on corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, labour and employment, and intellectual property. The firm also provides outsourced in-house counsel services to corporations. Key contacts include Bui Cong Thanh, Alex Ho Thanh and Nguyen Thi Phong Lan.
Work highlights
Advised PSC Group on the acquisition of a company in Vietnam.
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
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)
VILAF remains a stand-out law firm in Vietnam and houses one of the best legal teams in the country. With over 90 lawyers and 15 partners, it has one of the largest teams of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam. The firm prides itself on its international experience and in-depth expertise, not only in terms of its legal services but also its sensitivity to Vietnam’s political and legal culture. The frontrunners at the firm include banking and finance lawyer Duyen Ha Vo, corporate and M&A partners Anh Dang and Phong Tran, as well as dispute specialist Quynh Pham. Counsel Ha Hai joined the firm in February 2025 from A&O Shearman, bringing expertise in M&A, private equity, corporate, construction, real estate, energy, project and infrastructure matters.
Client feedback
"Responsive and concise in advice." – Banking and finance
"The VILAF team, led by partner Lam Nguyen, has deep knowledge of project financing for renewable projects in Vietnam. They can identify key issues that need to be addressed to create a 'bankable' project." – Energy
"They understand our intentions very well, are prompt in their responses and provide practical solutions." – Regulatory
Lam Nguyen
"Lam Nguyen is very knowledgeable on renewables-related policy, law and deal structuring."
"Lam Nguyen understands our concerns and intentions very well. His quality of work is high, and he always meets deadlines, no matter how tight they are."
Duyen Ha Vo
“She takes a keen interest in the commercial aspects of transactions and offers practical advice."
Work highlights
Advised Japan Investment Corporation on Vietnamese merger control aspects of its acquisition of Fujitsu's chip-packaging unit, Shinko Electric Industries. Working alongside Japanese counsel, the firm secured critical competition clearance from the Vietnam Competition Commission ahead of the tender offer announcement. The strategic semiconductor industry transaction required extensive coordination among multiple parties across jurisdictions, with complex analysis of market data and corporate structures to meet Vietnamese regulatory requirements.
Advised Sumitomo Forestry Group on its landmark joint venture investment in The One World project, a 50-hectare mixed-use development in Binh Duong province. The complex transaction involved multiple Japanese investors including Kumagai Gumi and NTT Urban Development acquiring a 49% stake, with AEON Vietnam joining as retail development partner. The deal's innovative structure – encompassing phased joint ventures, milestone-linked deposits and guarantee arrangements – earned recognition as a standout M&A transaction at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2024.
Key clients
Huize Holding, SCB X Group, Shizen International
Vision & Associates is among the largest firms in Vietnam, with over 100 lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and consultants. Its areas of expertise cover banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, construction, labour and employment, and tax. The firm is best known for its intellectual property and dispute resolution practice. The firm assists clients from multi-national corporations to small and medium-sized companies and individuals in establishing their business presence in Vietnam. With extensive experience working together with foreign law firms in Vietnam and in the region, the firm can offer both domestic and international expertise. Managing partner Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac is the key contact.
Work highlights
Advising Renesas Electronics Corporation on Vietnamese legal aspects of its $5.7 billion acquisition of Altium via scheme of arrangement. The cross-border transaction involved conducting red-flag due diligence on Altium's Vietnamese subsidiary and providing tax advisory services. The successful completion in July 2024 forms part of Renesas's strategic expansion to create an innovative electronics system design and lifecycle management platform, combining semiconductor expertise with Altium's PCB design software leadership.
Advising Vinhomes on Nomura Real Estate Asia's proposed $450 million acquisition of an 80% stake in VYHT Joint Stock Company, which owns part of a real-estate project on Vu Yen Island, Hai Phong City. The cross-border transaction involves complex multi-party negotiations and interconnected agreements between Vietnamese and Singaporean entities. The deal's significance lies in its intricate structure of multiple related agreements requiring careful coordination and swift resolution of issues to maintain critical transaction timelines.
Key clients
Deckers Outdoor Vietnam Company, Marmon Engineered Components, Sabre Asia Pacific
VTN and Partners is a full-service Vietnamese law firm advising domestic and international clients from its base in Hanoi, with strong connections in Ho Chi Minh City. The firm's comprehensive practice spans corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, banking and finance, capital markets, labour and employment, and tax. Its sector expertise covers aviation, automotive, financial services, healthcare, technology and real estate. Key partners include managing partner Nguyen Hung Ha and partner Nguyen Thanh Nghiep.
Client feedback
“VTN is super-responsive and gives practical and commercial advice to tricky local issues.” – Banking and finance
Thanh Nghiep Nguyen
"Super-responsive, providing on-point advice and offering commercial and practical solutions.”
Work highlights
Advising Japanese and Singaporean investors on their acquisition of shares in Quang Ich Technology Group JSC, a Vietnamese technology company. The ongoing cross-border transaction involves comprehensive legal risk assessment and deal structuring support. The strategic investment aims to enhance Quang Ich's technological capabilities and market presence in Vietnam's youth-focused technology sector through foreign expertise and resources.
Advising MB Ageas Life Insurance on comprehensive data protection compliance, including policy development and data-processing agreements aligned with both Vietnamese regulations and GDPR requirements. The engagement involved detailed data-flow analysis and gap assessment to ensure robust protection frameworks, particularly significant given the insurer's European shareholding structure and cross-border data-handling obligations.
Key clients
Nami Distributed Energy, Vietnam Master Propco, Viet Nam Medical Research and Development Joint Stock Company
YKVN has Vietnam’s pre-eminent practices in project development, banking and commercial transactions. Moreover, its dispute group, backed by the largest litigation team in the country, is lauded by competitors as well as clients. Practitioners to note are capital market specialist Nhat Quang Truong and dispute resolution specialists Tien Dzung Luu and Trong Nghia Truong.
Work highlights
Advising Hillhouse Investment Management on Vietnamese legal due diligence for its ¥169 billion ($1.13 billion) tender offer for Japanese developer Samty Holdings. The cross-border transaction involved comprehensive review of Samty's significant Vietnamese assets, including interests in the Vinhomes Sakura Project and Vinhomes STAR Project through its subsidiary Samty Asia Investments. The deal represents a major indirect acquisition of Vietnamese real-estate assets through a Japanese public M&A transaction.
Advising Heliconia Capital Management on the $350 million sale of its equity interests in MSG Healthcare and Medical Saigon General to a KKR affiliate. The complex transaction involved innovative structuring through a special purpose vehicle to optimise regulatory compliance, coordinating multiple merger filings and managing dual share classes. The deal represents a significant investment in Vietnam's healthcare sector, demonstrating sophisticated handling of regulatory requirements in cross-border healthcare transactions.
Key clients
Masan Group Corporation, Mobile World Investment Corporation, Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank
Bizlink Lawyers provides a full range of business legal services to clients. Its work includes corporate and M&A, banking and finance as well as commercial disputes in construction and real-estate matters. Its team is also well versed in real estate M&A transactions. Managing partner Do Trong Hai is a key contact.
Work highlights
Representing a Vietnamese state-owned enterprise as respondent in a Vietnam International Arbitration Centre proceeding against claims by a Korean corporation regarding a coal-fired thermal power plant construction dispute. The complex $113 million case involves contested issues including consortium member standing, deemed taking-over validity, defect liability coverage and operational acceptance requirements under Vietnamese law. The matter raises significant questions about EPS contract interpretation and good engineering practices in major infrastructure projects.
Key clients
Petrovietnam Gas City Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (PCG), Phuc Son Cement, Wilo Vietnam
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.
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.
Full-service law firm LNT & Partners is known for its work in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and construction. The firm is widely recognised for its legal prowess in both transactional and litigation matters. Notably, its banking group maintains a good relationship with domestic and overseas banks and is regularly sought out by them on a wide range of matters. In addition, the firm is committed to strengthening its network with Vietnam authorities and key decision-makers in the business community to best deliver solutions to its clients. Corporate partners Nguyen Ha Quyen Hoang and Net Le are key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised a major Vietnamese power producer in ongoing arbitration proceedings at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre against a Singaporean trading corporation. The dispute concerns breach of contract relating to coal-supply deliveries and foreign-contractor tax obligations. The matter, involving a power generator with over 7,000MW capacity, required complex analysis of tax regulations and contractual provisions. The arbitral tribunal ruled in favour of the client on foreign contractor tax liability despite ambiguous contractual terms, setting an important precedent for similar disputes in Vietnam's energy sector.
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
VILAF remains a stand-out law firm in Vietnam and houses one of the best legal teams in the country. With over 90 lawyers and 15 partners, it has one of the largest teams of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam. The firm prides itself on its international experience and in-depth expertise, not only in terms of its legal services but also its sensitivity to Vietnam’s political and legal culture. The frontrunners at the firm include banking and finance lawyer Duyen Ha Vo, corporate and M&A partners Anh Dang and Phong Tran, as well as dispute specialist Quynh Pham. Counsel Ha Hai joined the firm in February 2025 from A&O Shearman, bringing expertise in M&A, private equity, corporate, construction, real estate, energy, project and infrastructure matters.
Client feedback
"Responsive and concise in advice." – Banking and finance
"The VILAF team, led by partner Lam Nguyen, has deep knowledge of project financing for renewable projects in Vietnam. They can identify key issues that need to be addressed to create a 'bankable' project." – Energy
"They understand our intentions very well, are prompt in their responses and provide practical solutions." – Regulatory
Lam Nguyen
"Lam Nguyen is very knowledgeable on renewables-related policy, law and deal structuring."
"Lam Nguyen understands our concerns and intentions very well. His quality of work is high, and he always meets deadlines, no matter how tight they are."
Duyen Ha Vo
“She takes a keen interest in the commercial aspects of transactions and offers practical advice."
Work highlights
Representing EVN Power Generation Corporation 1 in a significant maritime collision case involving damage to its port facility. Successfully secured a favourable first-instance judgment establishing vessel owner liability, though quantum determination remains under review following appeal. The case involves complex aspects of maritime law, state-owned enterprise regulations and damage assessment procedures, including negotiations with the vessel's P&I club and coordination with technical surveyors.
Vision & Associates is among the largest firms in Vietnam, with over 100 lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and consultants. Its areas of expertise cover banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, construction, labour and employment, and tax. The firm is best known for its intellectual property and dispute resolution practice. The firm assists clients from multi-national corporations to small and medium-sized companies and individuals in establishing their business presence in Vietnam. With extensive experience working together with foreign law firms in Vietnam and in the region, the firm can offer both domestic and international expertise. Managing partner Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac is the key contact.
Work highlights
Representing Pymepharco Joint Stock Company in an unfair competition dispute against Stellapharm regarding the unauthorised use of "Stada" branding elements following a joint-venture termination. The case centres on Stellapharm's continued reference to its former name "Stada VN JV" across digital platforms, potentially misleading consumers about ongoing affiliations with Stada. The matter highlights significant brand protection concerns in Vietnam's pharmaceutical sector where corporate history and consumer trust intersect.
Representing MV1 Vietnam Real Estate Trading in multiple disputes concerning customer petitions to terminate custody agreements at a real-estate development project in Ho Chi Minh City. The case holds strategic importance as successful customer claims could trigger a wave of similar termination requests amid the city's property market slowdown. The firm has secured victories in several cases, with remaining plaintiffs withdrawing their petitions.
Key clients
Gia Lam Urban Development and Investment Company, Newvision Land, Phu Quoc Tourism Development and Investment
Frasers Law Company is a leading full-service law firm in Vietnam. With a team of both local and expatriate lawyers, the firm provides comprehensive legal advice to businesses and clients operating in Vietnam. The firm has strong practices in project finance, domestic and cross-border transactions, regional investment and regulatory advice. It prides itself on its deep bench of practitioners, which includes renowned banking and corporate lawyer Mark Fraser.
Work highlights
Advised lenders on the $1.4 billion project financing of the Monsoon Wind Power Project, Asia's first cross-border renewable energy initiative between Laos and Vietnam. The 600MW wind-farm project will supply approximately 1,669.5 GWh annually to Vietnam's national grid through a 25-year power purchase agreement. This landmark transaction establishes a framework for future cross-border renewable energy projects in southeast Asia.
Advised lenders on the $160.5 million refinancing of Vietnam's 240MW Dau Tieng 2 Tay Ninh Solar Power Project, part of southeast Asia's largest solar complex. The transaction involved structuring complex security arrangements following corporate restructuring and implementing Libor transition mechanisms. This refinancing establishes important precedents for large-scale renewable energy projects in Vietnam, particularly regarding transition from legacy financing arrangements.
With offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Lexcomm is an experienced full-service commercial law firm with particular expertise in energy, infrastructure and project financing. The firm is distinguished by its technical legal expertise and domestic market experience. Ngoc Quy Nguyen and Ba Linh Pham are key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised the Vietur consortium as lead Vietnam counsel on its successful $1.5 billion bid to construct the international passenger terminal at Long Thanh International Airport. The terminal represents the largest construction package in phase one of Vietnam's $16 billion flagship airport project in Dong Nai province. This project marks a significant milestone in Vietnam's aviation infrastructure development, positioning Long Thanh to become the country's largest airport with an ultimate capacity of 100 million passengers across three development phases.
Key clients
AC Energy, Hibiscus Petroleum
VILAF remains a stand-out law firm in Vietnam and houses one of the best legal teams in the country. With over 90 lawyers and 15 partners, it has one of the largest teams of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam. The firm prides itself on its international experience and in-depth expertise, not only in terms of its legal services but also its sensitivity to Vietnam’s political and legal culture. The frontrunners at the firm include banking and finance lawyer Duyen Ha Vo, corporate and M&A partners Anh Dang and Phong Tran, as well as dispute specialist Quynh Pham. Counsel Ha Hai joined the firm in February 2025 from A&O Shearman, bringing expertise in M&A, private equity, corporate, construction, real estate, energy, project and infrastructure matters.
Client feedback
"Responsive and concise in advice." – Banking and finance
"The VILAF team, led by partner Lam Nguyen, has deep knowledge of project financing for renewable projects in Vietnam. They can identify key issues that need to be addressed to create a 'bankable' project." – Energy
"They understand our intentions very well, are prompt in their responses and provide practical solutions." – Regulatory
Lam Nguyen
"Lam Nguyen is very knowledgeable on renewables-related policy, law and deal structuring."
"Lam Nguyen understands our concerns and intentions very well. His quality of work is high, and he always meets deadlines, no matter how tight they are."
Duyen Ha Vo
“She takes a keen interest in the commercial aspects of transactions and offers practical advice."
Work highlights
Advised Citibank and ING Bank on a $821 million financing package for Vietnam's first liquefied natural gas power project, Nhon Trach 3 and 4. The transaction comprised a $522 million, 12-year ECA-backed facility supported by K-SURE and SERV, alongside a $300 million bridge loan. The complex financing structure involved multiple lenders and security arrangements for the landmark project, which features one of the world's largest gas turbine units at 500MW and achieves over 60% LNG process efficiency. The development marks Vietnam's first LNG-to-power project to reach both construction and financing stages.
Advising Nghi Son 2 BOT Company on Vietnam's pioneering $2.8 billion thermal power plant project in central Vietnam, developed by Marubeni Corporation, KEPCO and Tohoku. The landmark project represents several firsts for Vietnam: the country's first international public tender for foreign power investors, one of the initial imported coal projects, and a groundbreaking financing structure including equity bridge loans. The supercritical technology facility showcases innovative solutions across multiple regulatory frameworks, from land use and environmental compliance to complex multi-source financing arrangements backed by Japanese and Korean export credit agencies.
Key clients
Long Son Petrochemicals, Mekong Energy Company, Van Phong Power Company
Since its inception in 2001, Ageless IP Attorneys and Consultants has been recognised as a leading firm for IP in Vietnam. The firm offers a wide range of legal expertise and in-depth knowledge of technical fields and industry sectors. Managing partner Nguyen Duc Xuan is a key contact.
Work highlights
Successfully represented Safcol Holdings (Hong Kong) in securing full trademark protection for its ‘Gourmers’ mark in Vietnam without disclaimer requirements. The June 2024 case involved overturning IP Vietnam's initial position through strategic arguments demonstrating that ‘Gourmers’ did not fall under descriptive signs, common product names or uncommon languages. The successful outcome, supported by evidence of international registrations, established a significant precedent for overcoming trademark disclaimers in Vietnam's IP practice.
Key clients
DMT Solution, Sunrise & Co, Xiaomi
Established in 2013, Naci Law is a specialist intellectual property firm in Vietnam focusing on patent prosecution, trademark protection and IP portfolio management. Led by managing director Nguyen Truong Minh, the practice serves major technological and industrial clients including state-owned enterprises and multinational corporations. The firm has particular expertise in high-tech defence, AI and pharmaceuticals, having handled over 100 international patent applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office. It also provides strategic IP training for leading technology companies in Vietnam. Le Thi Ngoc Tham and Tran Trung Nghia, both IP consultants, departed the firm in September 2024 and February 2025 respectively.
Work highlights
Advised Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) on comprehensive patent protection strategies for military and civilian technology innovations since 2015. The ongoing mandate involves end-to-end patent consultation, from identifying patentable innovations to representing VHT before the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam. The work encompasses strategic IP portfolio management for defence equipment and technological advancements. The matter is significant for Vietnam's defence sector, contributing to the country's technological self-sufficiency and advancement in critical defence capabilities.
Key clients
Canzy Vietnam, Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation, Yoday Joint Stock Company
Founded in 1991, intellectual property specialist Pham & Associates has one of the largest IP practices in Vietnam. The firm currently houses 14 attorneys at law, 26 registered IP attorneys and 28 experts. It has built up its reputation on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Using self-designed, full-featured docketing software and an updated IP database, the firm’s attorneys are able to carry out all types of searches, track the status and progress of each file and report results to clients in a timely manner. Furthermore, the team is experienced in all technical fields including chemistry, electronics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, allowing it the flexibility to service a broad range of clients. Vu Khanh Toan Pham is the main contact.
Work highlights
Represented Piaggio in a significant industrial design infringement lawsuit against Tan Thanh Trading Co regarding unauthorised use of Piaggio's protected motorcycle design. The seven-year litigation involved multiple court levels and appeals following conflicting expert opinions from Vietnam's IP authorities. The Hanoi High Court ultimately ruled in Piaggio's favour, ordering the defendant to cease infringement, recall products, pay attorney fees and issue public apologies. The case highlights the complexities of enforcing industrial design rights in Vietnam given the varying interpretations by different IP bodies.
Successfully represented Chanel in opposing the trademark application for "Coco Jeans, figure" in Vietnam. The opposition, concluded in June 2024, was based on Chanel's prior International trademark registration no.363419 "Coco" for clothing products in Class 25. The IP Vietnam upheld Chanel's opposition, finding the applied-for mark confusingly similar to Chanel's registered trademark, particularly noting that "Coco" was the dominant distinctive element while "Jeans" was deemed descriptive. The case demonstrates the effective protection of well-known marks in Vietnam's trademark system.
Successfully represented a third party in opposing the trademark application "EreX24, figure" filed by Joint Stock Company Laguna for functional foods in Class 05. The opposition, concluded in May 2024, was based on potential confusion with prior registered marks "ErexOn” and "EPREX". IP Vietnam upheld the opposition after the applicant failed to counter the evidence of similarity between the marks in the pharmaceutical and functional foods sector.
Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hanoi, ATS Law Firm operates across a full range of practice areas including M&A, labour and employment, taxation, banking, capital markets, real estate and construction. The firm shows particular strength in advising foreign companies on entering the Vietnamese market through M&A, although it also has an extensive track record of advising state enterprises, NGOs, leading conglomerates and other foreign investors. The firm is well versed in providing strategic advisory on local regulation. Over the years, the firm has also formed many important relations with local, national and international organisations. Managing partner Vu Thi Thu Ha is the main contact.
Work highlights
Advising Roedl & Partner Vietnam Consulting on its business cessation, focusing on complex employment termination procedures involving trade union officials and senior management. The ongoing matter presents unique challenges due to uncooperative key personnel and document handover disputes. The team is navigating multiple regulatory frameworks including Vietnam's labour, corporate, accounting and auditing laws, while developing risk mitigation strategies against potential employee litigation during the wind-down process.
Advising Gamuda Land Vietnam on labour contract terminations arising from organisational restructuring, with particular focus on two senior employees. The ongoing matter involves complex negotiations complicated by Vietnam's employee-protective labour framework and cross-border administrative challenges. The team is managing multiple stakeholder discussions including internal trade unions and government authorities while developing defensive strategies against potential litigation from legally sophisticated terminated employees.
Key clients
Indovina Bank, LSH Auto Holdings, Turner & Townsend
Phuoc & Partners is a leading law firm with a focus on labour and employment. With over 25 years of experience, the firm capably services both domestic and international clients and is an associate for businesses in building and developing a sustainable and lawful business environment in Vietnam. Managing partner Huu Phuoc Nguyen is a key contact.
Work highlights
Represented Hong Kong Daliang Marine on the process of negotiating with the seafarer’s representatives to settle the compensation related to an international labour accident.
Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers operates from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, leveraging the firm's regional network to deliver comprehensive legal services across Vietnam. The practice has built particularly strong capabilities in dispute resolution, with Chau Huy Quang and Logan Leung leading complex litigation and arbitration matters under major institutional rules including UNCITRAL, SIAC, ICC and VIAC. The team regularly handles high-stakes disputes in energy, waste management, construction and real-estate sectors, while maintaining robust practices in banking, corporate and M&A, and tax. The dispute resolution practice represents clients before courts at all levels and in international arbitrations, with significant experience in investment disputes involving Vietnamese state organs. Through its integration with the Rajah & Tann Asia network, the firm offers seamless representation in arbitrations seated across the region, particularly in Singapore.
Client feedback
"The firm brings a strong commercial perspective to M&A transactions." – Corporate and M&A
"Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers maintains professionalism when dealing with government-linked entities in Vietnam. The team successfully leverages international trade treaties in proceedings before the People's Supreme Court." – Dispute resolution
Huy Quang Chau
“Dr. Quang is very experienced in both domestic and international legal practices and in both English and Vietnamese languages.”
Work highlights
Advising General Electric (GE Corporate) on comprehensive labour and employment matters in Vietnam since 2020. The ongoing mandate includes strategic guidance on workforce restructuring, contract terminations and retrenchment procedures, while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The team also assists in developing internal labour policies and addressing employment disputes for GE's Vietnamese operations. The work showcases the complexities of managing employment matters for multinational corporations under Vietnam's evolving labour framework.
Key clients
APL Logistics, Lazada Southeast Asia, Murex Southeast Asia, We Are Social
Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hanoi, ATS Law Firm operates across a full range of practice areas including M&A, labour and employment, taxation, banking, capital markets, real estate and construction. The firm shows particular strength in advising foreign companies on entering the Vietnamese market through M&A, although it also has an extensive track record of advising state enterprises, NGOs, leading conglomerates and other foreign investors. The firm is well versed in providing strategic advisory on local regulation. Over the years, the firm has also formed many important relations with local, national and international organisations. Managing partner Vu Thi Thu Ha is the main contact.
Work highlights
Representing Crown Beverage Cans (Dong Nai) in an ongoing administrative litigation against Vietnamese tax authorities regarding corporate income tax incentives for 2014-2015 expansion investments. The case challenges tax authority interpretations through complex regulatory frameworks including government decrees, ministerial circulars and departmental rulings. The precedent-setting matter tests the scope of investment incentives under Vietnam's evolving tax administration regime.
Advising Roedl & Partner's Vietnam branch on complex tax compliance matters, particularly focusing on service classification issues for value added tax and corporate income tax purposes. The matter involves interpreting how invoiced services align with the branch's registered business scope in Vietnam. The team is developing comprehensive solutions to address regulatory grey areas while ensuring compliance with Vietnam's evolving tax framework for international professional services firms.
