To read or download the article, please click the following link. Phase-1Download Phase 1: Scoping with the Client in Legal Due Diligence (Part of the Buyer-Side Legal DD Series) When a buyer instructs you to run legal due diligence on a potential acquisition, your first instinct may be to jump straight into the data room...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Phase 0Download Introduction: Why Legal Due Diligence is More Than a Checklist In every M&A transaction, due diligence is often described as “checking the box” before signing. But any lawyer who has lived through a turbulent deal knows that legal due diligence is not...Read More

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