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11A-11C PHAN KE BINH STREET, DISTRICT 1, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Tel:
Work +84 8 3821 9928
Fax:
Fax +84 8 3821 9929
Web:
www.vblaw.com.vn
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Vietnam

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 4

VB Law, until recently known as DC Law, represents numerous manufacturers and real estate companies. Managing partner Nguyen Ngoc Bich and Ngo Duy Minh are the main contacts.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, VB Law is a first tier firm,

VB Law, formerly known as DC Law, recently represented members of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters (VASEP) in its case before the US International Trade Commission and the US Department of Commerce regarding US anti-dumping tariffs levied against catfish imports from Vietnam. The firm is also particularly busy with contract disputes or debt recovery actions. Ngo Duy Minh is the key contact.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

Recent developments include YKVN becoming the first Vietnamese law firm to internationalise when it opened an office in Singapore after recruiting K Minh Dang from DLA Piper Singapore Pte. Ltd.. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.’s Samantha Campbell made partner and was appointed head of Vietnam operations, although senior associate François d’Hautefeuille returned to Paris; Thomas Treutler became partner at Tilleke & Gibbins; and Rödl & Partner Ltd’s tax practice diminished following several departures to KPMG. Respected local firm DC Law was renamed VB Law, and Respondek & Fan Ltd closed its Vietnam office. Orrick in association with LVN & Associates pairs Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s Hong Kong resources with a new Hanoi-based firm founded by Doan Quynh Linh.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, VB Law is a second tier firm,

Regarded as ‘one of the best’, the primary strength of VB Law (which recently changed its name from DC Law) lies in advising developers and contractors on real estate projects. It is advising on a $300m mixed-use project in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 2, and recently represented a 100% foreign-owned company to reorganise a large development project into three separate projects, the first time Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have agreed to such a move. Clients include Marubeni Corporation, Luks Land Group, SP Setia, Sacomreal, SunWah Properties, Vina Properties, and Vietnam Land SSG Co Ltd. Ngo Duy Minhis recommended.


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