Asia/Vietnam
Kinstellar marks Southeast Asia launch with 21-lawyer ‘sister’ firm
European powerhouse joins forces with Vietnamese outfit Asia Counsel
A luxury brand guide to Asia Pacific customs powers in trademark enforcement
DLA Piper partner Edward Chatterton and colleagues provide a high-level overview of how APAC customs authorities can help brand owners stop counterfeit goods entering a country
KPMG adds hundreds of lawyers across Southeast Asia from regional network
Deal sees more than 275 lawyers including around 80 partners join from ZICO Law amid Asia growth push
Duane Morris appoints first female chair of an international firm in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City-based corporate partner Nguyen Thi Lang will lead firm's Vietnam business
Vietnam Prime Minister backs legal profession
Vietnam's prime minster lends support to improving the country's legal profession.
Vietnam launches first mediation centre
International commercial mediation centre launches in Hanoi and signs cooperation agreement with law faculties.
Vietnam pushes mediation agenda
Draft law to encourage mediation and dialogue at court as state seeks to promote alternative dispute resolution.
Vietnamese Justice ministry fights to curb 1000's of unlawful documents
According to a justice ministry report, unlawful documents issued in Vietnam are on the increase and offers some solutions to curb the rise.
Vietnam Bar urged to forge ahead with judicial reform
Vietnam President asks the bar association for an effective strategy for judical reforms and international integration.
Vietnam next big IP challenge as China protects its own high end market
On the eve of the Luxury Law Summit, a former Sony executive warns of challenges coming from the Vietnam market.
New law in Vietnam would force lawyers to inform on clients
A new article to the penal code has been passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly which would force lawyers to inform on their clients to authorities.
Allen & Overy advises on ground-breaking Vietnam IPO
Allen & Overy has advised VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company, Vietnam's leading international low-cost airline, on its ground-breaking $170 million IPO and listing on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE).
PwC Legal hires new head for Vietnam
PwC Legal has hired Gide Loyrette Nouel's Vietnam head to lead its operations in the country, which has the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia.
RHTLaw Taylor Wessing merges with Vietnamese ally
In a move intended to strengthen its regional cross-border practice, Taylor Wessing's Singapore member firm has moved to fully integrate with its Vietnamese strategic ally.
Watson Farley sets up Vietnam association and plans China move
Watson Farley & Williams has set up an association and co-operation agreement with four-lawyer Hanoi boutique LVN & Associates.
Vietnam firms create country's first legal alliance
Five local legal practices in Vietnam have got together to create the LawTeam Alliance - and they expect to announce the arrival of other 'major local law firms' to the group.
Anderson Mori launches in Vietnam with new office
Japanese law firm Anderson Mori and Tomotsune has expanded into Vietnam with the opening of an office in Ho Chi Minh City. The firm also established a Jakarta desk in the office of Roosdiono & Partners this May.
China law expert points investors to Vietnam
Many companies are expected to follow the Microsoft example of shifting production from China to Vietnam - a shift being tracked by the China Law Blog which declares that 'China's golden age for foreign companies is over'.
A&O predicts more welcoming M&A environment in Vietnam
Changes to the Vietnamese investment laws which are due to take effect in July are likely to be promote foreign investment activity, according to Allen & Overy.
Hogan Lovell recruits partner for Vietnam office
Hogan Lovells has recruited a senior associate, Jeff Olson, from Allen & Overy, and is appointing him as its first partner on the ground in Vietnam.
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