Vietnam (asialaw)

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.  

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. 

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. 

APFL Partners, formerly known as Audier & Partners, provides legal advice and assistance to investors in Vietnam in both a local and international capacity. Since its establishment in 2008, the firm has strengthened its reputation especially in its banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and capital markets practices. Managing partner Nicolas Audier is the key contact.

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. 

Labour and employment specialist firm Asia Legal has had a fruitful year helping clients in various tax and labour-related due diligence matters. With offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it helps international clients navigate Vietnamese labour law with its local and practical insight. Managing partner Vinh Luu is the key figure.

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. 

ATIM Law Firm's corporate and M&A practice operates across Vietnam and southeast Asia through offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Led by founder and chairman Trinh Quang, the firm focuses on manufacturing, real estate and energy sectors. The team handles transaction structuring, due diligence and deal execution, with particular strength in construction and infrastructure projects. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.”

CDLAF Law Firm focuses on enterprise and investment matters, with particular strengths in e-commerce, technology and data protection. Operating from its headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 and a new transaction office in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, the firm advises both international investors and domestic companies on corporate establishment, regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. Recent expansion includes the addition of two lawyers and a French business development specialist to strengthen its cross-border capabilities. Key partners include Lien Hoang and Hoa Nguyen (managing partners), alongside Hoang Bui, Tu Nguyen, Hien Pham, Majo George and Huong Nguyen. 

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. 

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. 

Until January 2022, DL & Partners was known as Victory. It is a full-service law firm based in Ho Chi Minh City specialising in corporate and M&A work. The firm works for both international and local clients and its industry expertise includes real estate, logistics, hospitality and consumer goods. Managing partner Le Thi Tuyet Dung is the main contact.

Full-service law firm DTLaw provides expert legal advice for both local enterprises and foreign investors. In particular, the firm has strengths in foreign investment, corporate and M&A, commercial disputes, banking and finance, and labour and employment. Managing partner Thang Nguyen Tat is a key contact. 

As part of the Duane Morris southeast Asia network, Duane Morris Vietnam has established a strong reputation for general corporate work in the jurisdiction. Industry specialisation includes the energy, banking and financial services sectors. Nguyen Thi Lang and Oliver Massmann are key contacts.

Founded in 1999 by Nguyen Manh Dzung, shipping boutique Dzungsrt & Associates has extensive experience in a wide range of arbitration and litigation matters in Vietnam. It is the only Vietnamese member at the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Dzungsrt & Associates was closely involved in the development of Vietnamese laws and rules governing arbitration. Dzung and Nguyen Ngoc Minh are the key contacts. 

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, and Alex Cao, who specialises in banking, construction and employment matters. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Dispute boutique IDVN Lawyers is best known for its domestic and international dispute settlement and arbitration. The firm also practices in areas of tax and banking and finance; and regularly handles commercial and investment disputes. Dinh Anh Tuyet, the founding partner, sits on the panel of arbitrators of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre and is a qualified mediator. 

Indochine Counsel is a full-service Vietnamese law firm with particular strengths in corporate transactions, dispute resolution and intellectual property matters. Operating from Ho Chi Minh City, the firm handles complex cross-border deals and contentious matters for both domestic and international clients. The corporate and M&A practice, co-headed by partners My Dang Hoan, Lan Pham and Vu Phan Anh, regularly advises on high-value transactions across manufacturing, education, healthcare and real-estate sectors, while the dispute resolution team under Pham Viet Tuan specialises in commercial litigation and regulatory matters. The intellectual property practice, led by managing partner Dang The Duc, manages comprehensive trademark and patent portfolios, focusing on chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agricultural technology. 

IPMAX Law Firm is dedicated exclusively to intellectual property. The firm’s services include contentious and non-contentious IP work as well as advisory on technology transfer, licensing and franchising agreements. Its trademark opposition work is widely praised. The firm’s extensive network combined with the lawyers’ established relationships with the IP authorities make this firm an attractive option for clients. Managing partner Son Doan is the main contact.

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. 

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. 

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. 

LMP Lawyers is a Ho Chi Minh City-based law firm with significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and dispute resolution. Led by founder Minh Phieu Le, the firm advises on strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and investment structures across key sectors including technology, healthcare, energy and real estate. The practice combines local market knowledge with international standards to handle complex transactions and regulatory matters for both domestic and international clients. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi currently has two offices in Vietnam and more than 20 lawyers. It is focused on corporate and M&A work, and is particularly active in the consumer goods and services and real estate sectors. It also offers Japanese and international clients local insights into the Vietnamese market. Partners Hikaru Oguchi and Kazuhide Ohya are the key contacts.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

For more than 17 years, VCI Legal has been active in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. Its commercial dispute practice is on the rise, often competing with the top firms in the market. Partners Tuan Phung and Kent Wong are key contacts.

Based in Hanoi, Venture North Law focuses on domestic and regional M&A transactions. It has acted as legal counsel to several leading list companies and investment funds in the region, combining deep industry knowledge with innovative strategies to address the complex legal challenges. Managing partner Vu Nguyen is the key contact. Counsel Nguyen Thi Kim Anh joined the firm in July 2024, bringing expertise in corporate, M&A, real estate and financing matters. 

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."

Headquartered in Hanoi with a branch office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vina Legal offers a wide range of legal services, including banking and finance, energy and real estate. The firm’s sector strengths lie in banking and financial services, real estate, consumer goods and services, energy and infrastructure. Managing partner Duong Quang Long is the main contact.

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. 

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.

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.  

Established in 2011, ZICO Law is a full-service law firm that provides business-oriented legal solutions for local and foreign investors. Prominent in the real estate and construction spaces, ZICO Law regularly advises on the acquisition and development of residential and commercial projects. The firm is skilled in land acquisition, leasing and disposal of assets, as well as obtaining approvals from regulatory bodies. The firm is also active across banking and finance, construction and corporate and M&A. It is frequently engaged by high-profile developers, banks and private equity investors. Managing partner Phuong Nguyen is a key contact.