Vietnam

With a presence in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam, Ageless IP Attorneys & Consultants protects IP rights of a diverse set of clients. The firm has a solid footing in the market because of its strength in trademark protection. Renowned IP practitioner, Duc Xuan Nguyen is a key individual.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Protected the trademark ‘PASIONSONIC’ on behalf of Panasonic before the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP).

Acted for Honda Motor in filing an opposition against the trademark application of ‘HV HODAVI & device’.

Key clients

Aleoca Pro Singapore, Compucase Enterprise, Doosan

Client feedback

“Cost effective; provide immediate response and assistance.” – Intellectual property

Aliat Legal is expanding its corporate services to provide investment advice from its offices in Vietnam and Cambodia. IP specialist, Thanh Long Duong and corporate practitioner Quoc Phong Nguyen co-head the firm.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising BW Industrial Development, a subsidiary of private equity fund Warburg Pincus, on the restructuring of its logistics and real estate projects.

Key clients

Baria Serece, Thoresen Vinama, SML Vietnam

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Acting for Trung Nguyen Coffee Group in protecting its ‘G7 Coffee’ trademark.

Key clients

Nutifood, Vitabiotics, Yara International

Client feedback

“They took our purpose practically and their advice are not only based on legal regulations but from experiences and well-studying the local authorities' approach to give us details in all relevant perspectives, such as taxation, internal and administrative formalities, matters on construction works, real estate properties and so on.”

Nguyen Quoc Phong

“Beyond legal practice is the firm's slogan. As a founding partner of Aliat Legal, Phong has kept that as a promise during his practice.”

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Nam Cuong Consultant and Technology Transfer against Oman Drydock, a ship repair company in the Middle East, in pursuit of reclaiming nearly $500 thousand of keel wooden blocks.

ATIM Law firm has an active energy and projects practice as well as corporate practice. Key individuals include Quang Trinh Hong and Hien Thanh Nguyen.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising PM-International on establishing a wholly foreign-owned company engaging in multi-level sale activities in Vietnam.

Key clients

Anti-fragility Health Trading, DoTerra Vietnam, QNET VN Company

Audier & Partners is among the top law firms in Vietnam. The firm is frequently sought for capital markets, corporate and M&A and real estate work. Industry speciality includes consumer goods and services, particularly in the hospitality area. The firm’s deep bench includes the likes of corporate and M&A specialists Nicolas Audier, Etienne Laumonier and Nicolas Picard as well as construction and real estate expert Bernadette Fahy.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised a European bank on restructuring and repositioning its Vietnamese banking entities on the Vietnamese market.

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised a foreign investor on its investment in VietJet in relation to its $1.7 billion IPO.

Construction

Work highlights

Advising an international construction and engineering joint venture company, the lead contractor, and its Vietnamese affiliate company on the termination of an EPC contract with a leading Vietnamese SOE, as the owner, in respect of a major construction project in Laos.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Represented Uber on the sale of its Vietnamese business to Grab in exchange for a minority stake in Grab’s Southeast Asian holding.  This deal was part of a larger deal covering Uber operations in eight Southeast Asian countries, for a value of nearly $2 billion.

Advising Minor Hotels on the development of its network of hotels throughout Vietnam under various global brands.

Key clients

Accor, Central Group

With a team of nearly 30 lawyers, bizconsult provides corporate and M&A and dispute resolution services. Anh Tuan Nguyen, Dang Viet Nguyen and Trong Nghia Nguyen are the main contacts for commercial disputes.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Mirae Asset Daewoo on its acquisition of Prevoir Vietnam Life Insurance.

Key clients

Red Sun International Trading Investing Corporation

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acted for Daewoo E&C against HiBrand Vina in the $20 million dispute regarding unpaid construction costs for a real estate development project before the Hanoi People’s Court.

Key clients

Ocean Group, Vietmindo Energitama

Full-service law firm, Bross & Partners is recommended for its work in corporate and M&A, construction, dispute resolution and intellectual property. Case highlights show the firm is developing its energy practice. Tran Anh Hung is a key practitioner.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised on various transaction structures of a number of confidential M&A cases.

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing a confidential consortium in arbitrations stemming from an EPC contract at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Represented multiple food and beverages brands in defending their trademark before the court.  

Client feedback

“Good negotiation skills, especially explaining SPA in details for both buyer and seller.” – Corporate and M&A

Intellectual property firm, D&N International has been particularly active in trademark contentious and non-contentious work. Thi Hong Thuy Dang and Thi To Hang Dang are key contacts.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Represented American Airlines in taking action against two Vietnam companies for trademark infringement.

Key clients

Aegis Trademarks, SK Group, Trek Bicycle

Regional firm, DFDL has a strong foothold in the Vietnam market because of its core strength in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A and tax. The firm boasts banking and finance experts Martin Desautels, Jerome Buzenet and Phong Anh Hoang. In a bid to bolster its energy and infrastructure practice, the firm hired Angus Mitchell and Ivy Liu from DFDL Thailand as partners during the research period.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising Quadran International on the financing and security arrangements with the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) for development of 49.5 MW Cat Hiep solar power project.

Advised Kamaz Trade, the Vietnamese subsidiary of one of the largest automobile corporation in Russia, on the financing of nearly $16 million from the Eximbank of Russia.

Key clients

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Weshare

Capital markets

Work highlights

Assisted Discovery Capital Management on its investment in the $1.35 million IPO of Vinhomes, Vietnam’s biggest share issue.

Key clients

Clermont Capital, Ward Ferry Management

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Assisting AirAsia’s investment in Hai Au Aviation, an aviation company currently owned by Vietnamese travel and hospitality group Thien Minh Group.

Advised Thai investor, B Grimm Power, in relation to its majority acquisition of a 257 MW Hoa Hoi solar project in Phu Yen Province from Truong Thanh Viet Nam Group.

Key clients

ACA Investments, NewQuest Capital Partners, Probus Opportunities 

Client feedback

“DFDL benefits from a top industry knowledge in renewable energy and is very well aware of the Vietnamese environment. On that basis, they were able to advise us in most efficient way, specifically during the acquisition negotiations (SPA/SHA).” – Energy

Angus Mitchell

“Angus is a great professional, and he was able to deliver and to find solutions to our problems when we first set up in Vietnam. He has been key to help us developing in Vietnam and to be successful.”

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising Lawrence S Ting Fund to establish a microfinance program for low income citizens in Ho Chi Minh City.

Advising Ipsen Pharma on the restructuring of its Vietnam operation to be in line with new pharma regulations and its commercial needs.

Key clients

JAS Worldwide, Jones and Vining, Top Glove

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acting for Phu Hung Life against a former employee and an alleged fraudulent insurance claim.

Key clients

Lazada Vietnam

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising a confidential construction company on its acquisition by a Singaporean company.

Advised a real estate company on establishing a joint venture to invest in a land in Hanoi.

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Defending a client in the healthcare industry on a lawsuit arising from a building lease agreement.

EPlegal is expanding its services to banking and finance, corporate and M&A as well as dispute resolution. The firm has unparalleled strength in advising the oil and gas industry and is well-regarded for its work in the energy sector. Tony Nguyen is a key contact.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising a confidential client on aircraft lease agreements.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising confidential asset management firm on its establishment of joint ventures with foreign partners in order to invest in solar power projects.

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing a client in an arbitration arising from an M&A transaction in the media and entertainment sector.

Full-service law firm, Frasers Law Company is best known for corporate and M&A work. The firm also has respectable practices in banking and finance, capital markets, dispute resolution and energy. The firm prides itself on its deep bench of practitioners, which includes Mark Fraser, Justin Gisz and Lang Nguyen.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Acting for VinaCapital Corporate Finance in relation to its entry into a loan facility agreement with a lender being one of its co-investors in the Hoi An South casino valued at around $4 billion.

Key clients

EFG-Hermes UAE, Origin Energy

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising Argex Titanium in relation to its proposed collaboration with a local minerals corporation in building a titanium process plant with a capacity of 50 thousand tonnes per annum of pigment grade titanium dioxide in Binh Thuan Province.

Acted as lead counsel to Origin Energy, a leading energy provider in Australia, in relation to its divestment of the entirety of equity interest and shareholders loan in Origin LPG (Vietnam).

Key clients

Kimball Electronics

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing an infrastructure development fund on a dispute relating to shareholder’s rights.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Representing Family Mart in the registration of its trademark.

Key clients

Arm, Sanofi

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advised an employer in the manufacturing industry on issues regarding employee breach of conduct.

Key clients

Navitas

Tax

Work highlights

Advising confidential industrials and manufacturing client on various tax issues and tax disclosure relating to VAT (value-added tax) return as a part of its divestment transactions.

Client feedback

“Excellent. Timely, honest, excellent communicators and delivers quality thorough work in the timeframes specified.” – Labour and employment

“They are accessible, conscientious and commercial. Our projects have all been conducted under considerable time pressures and we have never had any issues with their responsiveness. They have an excellent depth of knowledge.” – Corporate and M&A

“Very familiar with the expectations of international law firms and provides legal analysis and advice on such standards.” – Corporate and M&A

“Extremely competent. They were able to provide perspective without perceived bias and highlight barriers and solutions where appropriate.” – Corporate and M&A

“Provides excellent service; very good knowledge; efficient and responsive.” – Regulatory

“Strengths are knowledge of Vietnamese law and practice, commitment to excellence, and organization.” – Corporate and M&A

“I have no complaints with Frasers and was very happy with the quality of their services. There were no weaknesses that I would identify and all the work was carried out in a very competent way.” – Construction

“Legal country knowledge; manage client carefully; promptly respond all requests at any time.” – Corporate and M&A

“Vast experience, good business understanding and high customer orientation. Clear, precise and comprehensive legal advisory. Strong contract negotiation skills.” – Real estate

“Frasers have provided very high quality advice that covers the myriad of legal requirements to operate in Vietnam. They understand the local issues and also the requirements of foreign companies. They are able to navigate an extremely viable path for all of the stakeholders through the complexity of local, federal and international laws.” – Corporate and M&A

Mark Fraser

“Exceptional knowledge, practical and extremely helpful. Creates a very trusted and pleasant working relationship.”

“Mark is a trusted advisor to our business. He is always accessible and has a knack for providing innovating and commercially minded solutions.”

“Pragmatic and succinct.”

“Mark is an extremely able legal practitioner with a very strong commercial sense. He is very well connected in the local area.”

“Mark Fraser has a very strong team of very talented people. He personally has a deep understanding of the laws in Vietnam and other countries. This was demonstrated in the recent M&A activity we engaged Frasers for. Mark is available almost 24/7 and his team have diverse legal experience in many countries which adds to the value of the work they undertake and the solutions provided. Mark provides excellent legal advice which is backed up with strong and sustainable commercial solutions. A possible area of improvement is to increase the size of the practice to possibly service more clients.”

Justin Gisz

“High responsiveness, clear communication and advises, good business and market understanding. Looking for a win-win situation for both contract partners. Always meet deadlines.”

IPMAX Law Firm is exclusively dedicated to IP. The firm’s services include contentious and non-contentious IP work as well as advising on technology transfer, licensing and franchising agreements. Son Doan is the main contact.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Represented a client in supporting a raid action by the police into a manufacturer of counterfeit products of many famous brands to successfully seize a sizable value of counterfeit goods.

Lexcomm is a full-service commercial law firm particularly known for its expertise in energy and infrastructure. Ba Linh Pham, Viet Ha Nguyen and Van Trung Luong are the key individuals.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising mandated lead arrangers on a $300 million multi-tranche syndicated secured borrowing base facility.

Advising a group of foreign energy companies on all aspects of the development and financing of an oil refinery project valued at $9 billion, which is known to be Vietnam’s largest foreign investment project to date.

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised BIDV MetLife on a proposed investment in VND-denominated bonds issued by a corporate issuer in Vietnam.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Vietnam Australia International School on the divestment of its interests valued at nearly $100 million.

Key clients

Daiwa Securities, VTVCab

LNT & Partners has particular strength in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A and construction. Nguyen Ha Quyen Hoang and Hanoi-based lawyer Net Le are key contacts.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised on the financing of a deep-water seaport in Vietnam.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acting for Hyphens Pharma International in preparation for their debut listing on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Key clients

CJ Logistics, Petro Vietnam Power, Taisho Pharmaceutical

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing a global food and beverage brand in a tax dispute.

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advised a confidential client on the issue of payroll transfer of its Vietnamese affiliated company.

Tax

Work highlights

Advised a textile producer on the tax implications of its business model.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Key clients

Nishimura & Asahi’s Vietnam practice houses five partners dedicated to corporate and M&A work particularly involving the consumer goods and services and real estate sector. Hikaru Oguchi is a key contact.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised a food producer on a joint venture with a Vietnamese counterpart.

Phuoc & Partners is well-regarded in the market for its work in labour and employment and tax. The firm is also developing a foothold in dispute resolution. Vy Le Quang is a key individual in its litigation practice. During the research period, the firm promoted three partners.

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing an eye surgery patient in filing a suit against the doctor involved in the treatment for medical negligence.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising SV Technologies on transactions related to the capital transfer.

Key clients

NT Group, Soltec Vietnam, Viet Glove

Regional firm Tilleke & Gibbins established itself as a leader in labour and employment, intellectual property and dispute resolution. The firm is also active in banking and finance, construction and corporate and M&A work. Thomas Treutler, Kien Trung Trinh and Loc Xuan Le are among the key contacts. Recent hires include corporate and M&A partner Lan Linh Ngoc Pham from Bizlink Lawyers and three patent specialists.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised a confidential client on financing a solar power project.

Construction

Work highlights

Acting for a confidential client in reviewing EPC contracts and obtaining construction operating permits.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Irca, Italian chocolate baked goods company, on its 100% acquisition of Dobla Beheer, a Dutch chocolate company with a subsidiary in Vietnam.

Key clients

FMC, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Successfully defended BMW in a domain name dispute to claim before the Ho Chi Minh City Court. The compensation claimed is known to be the most severe punishment against a cyber-squatter.

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advising multiple confidential clients on the best practices for hiring and firing in Vietnam.

Client feedback

“Great work, professional approach, fast and detailed responses.” – Intellectual property

“The firm is able to provide legal services with the same level and lower price, compared with other law firms which normally deals with matters relating to foreign investors.” – Regulatory

“The firm has good relationships with financial regulators and is able to provide good intel on the regulator's plans and proposals.” – Regulatory

Nhung Thi Hong Le

“Speedy response and good in communication. She is not a pharma regulation specialist (I often ask this firm to advise on pharma regulation) but had a very good ability to manage the team.”

VCI Legal is active in banking and finance, corporate and M&A and dispute resolution. Tuan Phung and Kent Wong are key contacts.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Ba Huan on the current legal framework of the law on enterprises, share purchase agreement and equity investment with a subsidiary of VinaCapital.

Key clients

El Willy Group, German Infinity Engineering, Ri-Yaz Group

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented L’Oreal Vietnam on a tax dispute.

Key clients

Pierre Fabre, Sime Darby

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised a financial services company on issuing convertible bonds.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acted for a new Vietnamese automobile company in acquiring the local operation of a multinational automobile company.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acted for Top Empire International, a subsidiary company of a Hong Kong listed company, on its acquisition of a distressed real estate company.

Key clients

Beta Holdings, Gold Coin Services Singapore

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing SBH Hotels against Vicoland in arbitration proceedings at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

Key clients

Champion Lee Group, Stolt Bitumen Vietnam, Trung Nam Trading

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advised Champion Lee Group on crisis management from legal and public relation perspectives in response to fraudulent activities committed by the chief of HR department.

VILAF remains a stand-out full-service law firm in Vietnam. The firm has prominence in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, construction, corporate and M&A and dispute resolution. The front-runners in the firm include banking and finance specialist Ha Duyen Vo, corporate and M&A specialists Duong Anh Dang and Tuan Phong Tran.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) on the financing of $2.5 billion for Vung Ang 2 BOT power project. 

Key clients

Bangkok Bank, Korea Power Electric Corporation (KEPCO), Long Son Petrochemicals, Marubeni

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised Credit Suisse, underwriter and lead manager, on a $310 million concurrent equity placement and convertible bond offering by a leading Vietnamese real estate developer, No Va Land Investment Group Corporation, marking the first ever capital raise for a Vietnamese company in a concurrent equity placement and convertible bond offering.

Key clients

Vinhomes, Shinhan Securities Vietnam

Construction

Work highlights

Acting for Marubeni against An Hoa Paper for damages in connection to the performance of an EPC contract between An Hoa Paper as project owner with respect to the construction of a paper mill plant.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised SCG on its acquisition of 100% ownership interests in two groups of companies, which owned cement and grinding projects valued at $440 million Da Nang city, Quang Binh province and Phu Yen provinces.

Key clients

B Grimm Power, Golden Springs Group

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing a majority shareholder of Thanh Binh Phu My, the developer of Phu My 3 Industrial Zone in Ba Ria Vung Tau province, against another shareholder who failed to repay loans and attempted to invalidate the mortgage agreement.

Key clients

AIG, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, Swiss Re Group

Client feedback

“Deep knowledge, equitable and effective lawyers.” – Energy

“Very knowledgeable, innovative and problem solving.” – Energy

“VILAF team demonstrated that they focus on providing quality and relevant legal advice since the proposal stage. They spent time talking to us to understand the circumstances before putting up the proposal. They also tailored their proposed services to meet the client's needs. During the engagement, VILAF team provided very practical advice. They looked at matters not only from legal perspectives but also considered commercial and business aspects. VILAF definitely stood out compared to other law firms. They will always be on the top list we recommend to our clients.” – Corporate and M&A

Vo Ha Duyen

“She always tried to understand the client's objectives and concerns before quoting the relevant laws. Therefore, her advice was very practical and relevant to help the client to achieve their objectives.”

Tran Phong

“Deep knowledge and steadfast response.”

“Very innovative and problem solving as well as understanding the client's issue and providing excellent advice.”

Vina Legal is active in banking and finance, construction and corporate work. Quang Long Duong is a key contact.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised a confidential client on the loan/facility agreement relating to a power project.

Vision & Associates is among the largest firm by size. The breadth of its services includes 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. Nghiem Xuan Bac Pham is noted as a key figure.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s Hanoi branch on its financing-related contract templates.

Construction

Work highlights

Advised Obayashi Vietnam Corporation (OVC) on matters relating to the construction of the United Nations International School of Hanoi.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Under Armour Vietnam on its incorporation and operation in Vietnam.

Key clients

Baidu, Duxton Asset Management, Rieke Packaging Vietnam

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acting for Intercontinental Hotels in claiming the payment of its loans from two hotel owners.

Key clients

Kumho Industrial

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Assisted Techcombank in filing a trademark infringement case against ‘TECHCOMREAL’.

Key clients

Elite Gold, Les Amis, Organo Gold

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advised JP Morgan on developing its background check procedure as well as assisting on reviewing and localising employment contract template applied by the client to APAC region.

Key clients

Expedia, Nike

Tax

Work highlights

Advised Phibro Animal Health on personal income tax applicable to employees’ incomes.

Reputable law firm YKVN has pre-eminent practices in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A as well as dispute resolution. During the research period, the firm has been particularly active in advising technology and telecommunications clients. Practitioners to note are capital markets specialist Nhat Quang Truong and dispute resolution specialists Tien Dzung Luu and Trong Nghia Truong. The firm continues to develop its presence in Singapore, thereby expanding its international arbitration scope.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising a syndicate of international lenders including Bank of China on Nam Dinh 1 Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Thermal Power Plant Project, which has an investment of at least $2 billion.

Key clients

China Development Bank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised Vinpearl on its international issuance of $325 million guaranteed exchangeable bonds and the subsequent $125 million tap issuance. This was the first exchangeable bonds issued by a Vietnamese issuer in the international market.

Key clients

GIC, Hoan My Medical Corporation, No Va Land Investment Group, Techcombank, The PAN Group

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised JD.com on the acquisition of 21.2% with an option to raise up to 35% shareholding in Ti Ki Corporation (Tiki), Vietnam’s leading B2C e-commerce platform. Upon closing, JD.com will become one of the largest shareholders of Tiki.

Key clients

Masan Group, Temasek International, Vietcombank

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing Grab in a non-contractual damage case (tort) brought by Vietnam Sun, one of the largest taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City. The plaintiff is claiming that Grab is illegally carrying out an unlicensed taxi business.

Key clients

Chutex Group, Eximbank, Vietnam Phoenix Fund

ASEAN full-service firm ZICO Law has commendable practices in banking and finance, construction and corporate and M&A. The firm is particularly skilled in real estate work. Over the research period, staff changes include the hire of partner Kevin Hawkins from VILAF and the transfer of partner Zi Li Tay from its Malaysia office (Zaid Ibrahim & Co).

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised a group of banks on a syndicated facility agreement for the purpose of a real estate project.

Construction

Work highlights

Preparing and revising EPC contract involving a solar power plant project.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising Green Waste Management, a subsidiary of Comintel Corporation, on its first investment into Vietnam to develop a solid waste treatment plant in Hanoi. The scope of advice includes investment structure, share acquisition, regulatory approvals and legal risks.

Key clients

Aapico Hitech, Hongkong Land, Maxim's Caterers, Miniso

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Assisted multiple clients including food and beverages companies in filing trademark applications.

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advising a confidential client regarding the employment of foreign staff.

Client feedback

“The team is attentive and provide legal advice guided by the client's commercial needs. I find the team helpful in this sense as investments in Vietnam is never straightforward and for the team to appreciate the commercial aspect of the transaction makes a huge difference to the advice that we get so that the management can make an informed decision before we proceed. The team in ZICO, particularly senior associate Gam Le, is well versed in English and able to provide comprehensive advice and offer solutions for challenges posed by the counter-party throughout the process.” – Real estate

Kevin Hawkins

“Extremely responsive and provides customised legal solutions according to the clients' specific requirements.”

“Kevin Hawkins has a wealth of experience in all types of energy projects in Vietnam and provides international quality advice. He is responsive to foreign investor clients.”

Phuc Nguyen

“He’s one of the most experienced real estate lawyers in the market.”

“Phuc is very methodical and thorough and he provides what we find is conservative and cautious advice on certain issues and regulations.”