To read or download the article, please click the following link. Vietnams-2024-2025-Legal-Overhaul-What-Your-Business-Needs-to-Know-NowDownload Vietnam is moving through one of its most sweeping legal update cycles in years. From land and housing reforms to personal data protection and digital transactions, the changes affect almost every business sector. Many provisions have been brought into force ahead of schedule,...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. New-Beneficial-Ownership-Reporting-Requirements-for-Vietnamese-EnterprisesDownload 1. Filing obligation From 1 July 2025 onward, every Vietnamese enterprise that possesses legal personality under the 2020 Law on Enterprises (namely single-member limited-liability companies, multi-member limited-liability companies, joint-stock companies and partnerships) must lodge, update and keep records of their Beneficial Ownership (“BO”)...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. When-Your-Contract-Isnt-What-It-Claims-To-BeDownload Resource: https://www.viac.vn/thu-tuc-trong-tai/067-%7C-xac-dinh-ban-chat-cua-quan-he-hop-dong-a210.html Facts: In 2000, Company T (Claimant) and Company S (Respondent) entered into an agreement titled “Economic Cooperation Contract” to jointly carry out a business venture involving musical instruments and audio-lighting equipment. Company T contributed a building to the project, while Company...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. The-Overlap-Between-Counterfeit-and-IP-Infringing-Goods-in-VietnamDownload In the application of Vietnamese law, distinguishing between “counterfeit goods” and “goods infringing intellectual property (IP) rights” plays a crucial role in classification, enforcement, and legal liability, particularly in the realm of criminal prosecution. However, the two concepts significantly overlap, while the legal...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. Resolution-198-What-It-Means-for-Vietnams-Private-SectorDownload The National Assembly has passed Resolution 198/2025/QH15. The goal is to cut red tape, ease business conditions, and create a level playing field for private companies. Here are the main changes that businesses should know. 1. Business Inspections Will Be Less Burdensome Fewer...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. What-Happens-When-a-Business-Project-Fails-and-Your-Contract-is-Silent-on-CostsDownload Case Name: Cost Allocation in Failed Project Arbitration – Application of Equity in the Absence of Legal Provisions Resource: https://www.viac.vn/thu-tuc-trong-tai/072-%7C-ap-dung-le-cong-bang-dieu-chinh-hop-dong-a215.html Facts: A foreign company and a Vietnamese company entered into a cooperation contract to implement a project. The foreign company transferred a deposit,...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. IP-Considerations-in-M&A-in-VietnamDownload Intellectual Property Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam In Vietnam’s ever-evolving M&A scene, intellectual property isn’t just an accessory—it’s often the secret sauce that can make or break a deal. As companies increasingly recognize that trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets are...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. 29_Law_Article_Luxury in the clouds_FADownload Purchasing a private aircraft is a complicated process that goes much beyond simply exchanging money for a fancy possession. It necessitates a thorough awareness of diverse legal, financial, and operational issues. For the discerning buyer, understanding these dynamics is not...Read More
We are honored to announce that our partner, Henry, has been recognized by the Asia Business Law Journal as one of the top lawyers in Vietnam. This recognition reflects the trust and positive feedback from our clients and the nominations from in-house counsel both in Vietnam and across the globe. We are deeply grateful to...Read More
To read or download the article, please click the following link. Trade-Secrets-and-Patents-under-Vietnamese-LawDownload In the realm of intellectual property (IP) protection in Vietnam, businesses have two primary avenues to safeguard their innovations: trade secrets and patents. Each offers distinct advantages and is governed by specific legal frameworks. A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is essential for...Read More
