Ascentral Partners

Because your business is unique, we prioritize understanding your specific commercial needs. We then craft and deliver tailor-made legal solutions perfectly aligned with your objectives.

Corporate & Commercial
Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management Advisory: Advise on best practices in corporate governance, including implementing resolutions and policies, and counseling on general compliance and risk management issues.
  • Board and Shareholder Guidance: Advise the Board of Management/ Directors and General Meetings of Shareholders on statutory duties, compensation, governance requirements, and best practices.
  • Public Reporting and Listing Compliance: Advise on public reporting and disclosure requirements, exchange listing, and related corporate governance compliance.
  • Investigations and Litigation Support: Counsel and provide representation on internal and government investigations.
  • Documentation and Group Company Management: Draft essential governance documents and requirements. Develop and implement systems for effectively managing complex group companies.
  • ESG, Climate Change, and Vietnam-Specific Governance: Advise on the Vietnam Corporate Governance Code of Best Practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Climate Change related risks and disclosures.
Commercial Transactions
  • Contract Drafting & Review: Preparing and negotiating various agreements, including supply, procurement, and distribution contracts.
  • Joint Venture/ BCC Agreements: Structuring and drafting contracts for business cooperation and partnerships.
  • E-commerce & Digital: Advising on legal aspects of online sales, service terms, and digital platforms.
  • Standard Forms: Developing standardised template agreements for recurring business transactions.
  • Contractual Dispute Management: Providing pre-litigation advice and negotiation support for contract breaches.
Inbound & Outbound Investment
  • Market Entry & Structuring: Advise on the most effective investment vehicles (e.g., 100% FDI, JVs, BCCs) and navigating market access conditions and foreign ownership restrictions.
  • Licensing & Permits: Prepare and apply for the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), and all related sub-licenses.
  • M&A and Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence and securing M&A approvals for acquisitions of local entities.
  • Overseas Investment: Apply for the necessary Overseas Investment Certificate (OIC) and approvals from Vietnamese authorities for foreign projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advise on capital transfer regulations, foreign exchange control, and repatriation of profits under Vietnamese law.
  • Tax and Structure: Establish tax-efficient overseas holding structures and ensuring compliance with host country and Vietnamese tax laws.
Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance Audits: Conducting internal audits across operational, labor, and anti-corruption standards.
  • Data Protection: Advising on personal data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
  • Anti-Corruption: Developing and implementing anti-bribery policies and training programs.
  • Risk Assessment: Identifying and mitigating specific legal risks associated with your business sector.
  • Licensing Compliance: Ensuring continuous compliance with all operational licenses and permits (post-issuance).
Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Corporate Restructuring: Planning and implementing debt-equity swaps, organizational changes, and capital reduction procedures.
  • Insolvency Proceedings: Representing debtors, creditors, or shareholders in formal bankruptcy and dissolutionprocedures.
  • Asset Management: Advising on distressed asset sales, acquisitions of distressed entities, and non-performing loan (NPL) transactions.
  • Creditor Rights: Enforcing security, pursuing claims, and protecting creditor interests during restructuring efforts.
  • Workouts & Negotiation: Facilitating out-of-court workouts, debt rescheduling, and negotiating with financial institutions.