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.
