Tag: Vietnam
Firms drive ENEOS’ USD2.1bn multijurisdictional Chevron deal
ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals
Kudun and Partners integrates law firm, names Vietnam head
Kudun & Partners integrates corporate and capital markets law firm Manunya & Associates with its founder Manunya Thitinuntawan joining as a partner
Global Vietnam Lawyers unveils new partner, Hanoi office head
Global Vietnam Lawyers names Le Phuong Dang as a partner and head of its Hanoi office, effective 4 May 2026
Baker McKenzie Vietnam drives OKX’s crypto platform investment
Baker McKenzie Vietnam has advised OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, on its strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity CAEX
Baker McKenzie steers Vietnam’s largest securities firm loan
Baker McKenzie Vietnam advises on a USD488 million unsecured syndicated loan to Techcom Securities, making it the largest of its kind in the country
Clyde & Co aviation partner relocates to Singapore office
Clyde & Co has strengthened its global aviation practice in the Asia-Pacific with the relocation of partner Jahnavi Ramachandran
Yoon & Yang unveils rejigged Vietnam plan with VILAF
South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has restructured its Vietnam strategy by securing a co-location arrangement
M&A: A new way
As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel
K&L Gates guides Vietnam Airlines on USD8bn Boeing deal
K&L Gates advised Vietnam Airlines on an USD8 billion aircraft purchasing agreement with American plane manufacturer Boeing
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Singapore becoming ‘first stop’ for China M&A: GHP’s Ivy Liu
“Singapore is increasingly emerging as the first stop for many Chinese companies entering Southeast Asia” to pursue M&A activity, says Ivy Liu
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2026
A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region
ASL Law first Vietnamese firm to launch in US legal market
ASL Law is the first Vietnamese law firm to launch an office in the US, primed by local businesses’ appetite to move into the American market
Geopolitics to hit 2026 M&A: New Donaldson & Burkinshaw partner
Yi Wayn Ng acknowledges that ongoing geopolitical factors “will undoubtedly influence M&A dynamics in 2026”
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
Nominate now! Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal?is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Vietnam Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in the next edition
DeHeng opens Hanoi office to deepen Southeast Asia push
DeHeng Law Offices opened its Hanoi branch on 10 January, marking its fifth Southeast Asian office
Jones Day deepens APAC derivatives bench with Singapore talent
Jones Day has enhanced its global derivatives and financial markets team by hiring partner Colin Rice in Singapore from Norton Rose Fulbright
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
Vietnam’s VILAF deepens Korea ties with Yoon & Yang
VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF’s offices, managed by Zunu Lee
Tariff triage
Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia
Vote for Vietnam’s top lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal invites in-house counsel and legal professionals to identify Vietnam’s top private practice lawyers
MoFo, Freshfields drive SoftBank’s USD5.4bn ABB robotics buy
MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB
Milbank boosts corporate, M&A practice in Asia with new hire
Milbank hires Maurice Conway in Singapore to expand private equity in Southeast Asia
Capital markets specialist joins A&O Shearman in Vietnam
A&O Shearman hires Vietnamese lawyer Hai Nguyen to boost its finance, M&A and capital markets work in Southeast Asia
HM&P appoints disputes partner, litigation head in Vietnam
Vietnam’s HM&P boosts disputes team with new partner Nguyen Ngoc Tra My as head of litigation for local and cross-border work
The restructure
Vietnam is in a phase of administrative and judicial reform where bold change is fuelling cautious optimism
A&O Shearman, Baker drive US takeover of Vietnam GenAI unit
A&O Shearman, Baker McKenzie advised Qualcomm on its acquisition of Vietnam-based AI firm MovianAI
Baker McKenzie leads Liberty Mutual’s sale in Thailand, Vietnam
Baker McKenzie advised Liberty Mutual on selling its Thailand, Vietnam operations to Chubb, reflecting an M&A trend
Global firms expand Vietnam presence with key hires
Hogan Lovells and Baker McKenzie expand teams in Vietnam with key hires
LPA Law boosts Asia presence, integrates with Vietnam’s APFL?
LPA Law expands in Asia by integrating APFL Partners Vietnam
The A-List: Vietnam’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers plus 10 legal icons
Nishimura & Asahi expands real estate practice in Vietnam
Nishimura & Asahi strengthened its real estate practice in Vietnam by adding partner Nguyen Ngoc Phuc in Ho Chi Minh City
Appetite for M&A
After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia
Dentons LuatViet expands Vietnam offering with full law firm integration
Dentons LuatViet has strengthened its capabilities in Vietnam by adding an entire team of lawyers from EPLegal in a merger
Nishimura & Asahi adds global firm hire to Vietnam team
Nishimura & Asahi has added Sean Conaty as its newest partner in Vietnam, fortifying the firm’s project finance and M&A sectors
Vietnam issues cybersecurity directive amid attacks
Vietnam's PM, Pham Minh Chinh, has directed ministries and agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of the country's cybersecurity
Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Vietnam’s legal profession
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2024
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
Miura & Partners to open Ho Chi Minh office in February
Japanese firm Miura & Partners will expands its reach into Vietnam with the Ho Chi Minh office opening in February 2024
Nominate now for Vietnam’s top lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal seeks in-house counsel and professionals worldwide to identify top private practice lawyers in Vietnam
VinFast paves way for Viet listings in US
Vietnamese law firm YKVN and international counterpart Latham & Watkins have assisted carmaker VinFast in a merger and Nasdaq listing
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
A comparison of trademark law
Trademark laws are rapidly evolving to ensure businesses can maintain a competitive edge
Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Asia Business Law Journal presents the A-List of the 100 best practising lawyers in Vietnam
Kim & Chang sets up second Vietnam office in Hanoi
Korean firm Kim & Chang has announced a plan to open its second Vietnam office in Hanoi, four years after establishing its presence in the country in 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City
Coca-Cola sells Vietnam and Cambodia bottling business
Swire Beverages Holdings, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed British conglomerate Swire Pacific, has acquired the Coca-Cola bottling operations in Vietnam and Cambodia owned by Coca-Cola (Japan) for USD1 billion
Maintaining momentum
Massive infrastructure development and liberalisation of overseas investment have boosted the Philippines’ competitiveness, but the pandemic has changed everything. What will a newly elected government mean for business-related legal reform?
Investment strategies in Vietnam for foreign businesses
Vietnam has long been an attractive investment destination for foreign investors, thanks to its strategic location, socio-political stability and low-cost yet skilful labour force













































































































