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Vietnam > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 2

Displaying an international practice that deals with cases involving market leading multinationals and some of the country’s largest service providers, LNT & Partners‘s team is led by Net Le, a prominent litigator whose ability to understand and navigate Vietnam’s regulatory space proves vital to clients embroiled in complex cases. The group in particular are well regarded for their adeptness in tax law and employment-related disputes, and are competent advising on Vietnamese law in foreign court battles. Two counsels represent the other key figures in the practice: Diep Nguyen, who is known for her work on contract violations and enforcing obligations; and Nhi Luong, who has been active on cases involving giants in the insurance and food and beverage industries. Senior counsel Duyen Duong joined the practice in June 2022 to add further capabilities to the group’s bench.

Vietnam > Banking and finance Tier 3

LNT & Partners is routinely instructed by banking clients to advise on financing agreements and regulatory matters. Net Le, partner and co-founder of the firm, has extensive experience handling complex arbitration cases and co-leads the team alongside Minh Vu, who is recommended for her ability to advise on financing transactions and fintech regulations. Associate Ngo Thanh Hai offers extensive experience advising banks and companies within the energy sector on loan mandates and financing matters.

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

LNT & Partners is a frequent port of call for many financial institutions, investment platforms and multinational conglomerates seeking legal counsel regarding their Vietnamese and pan-Asian deals that often reach billions of euros in value. The team is geared to act on the full array of corporate issues, including M&A, financing and banking, and regulatory issues, and shows notable strength in the energy, transport and manufacturing sectors. The practice led by three team heads, all who have considerable market experience. Co-founder Quyen Hoang is a go-to for foreign investment deals, while Tuan Nguyen is noted for his work on premium mergers and joint venture enterprises. Final team head Hong Bui is a pure M&A specialist, handling the group’s most consequential client acquisitions.

Vietnam > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3

Transport-related infrastructure arbitrations comprise the flagship component of LNT & Partners work, with the team primarily engaged in contractual, supply and monetary disputes for clients in this space. Beyond this work, the team handles issues involving leading players in both Vietnam and Japan’s logistics, utilities and energy industries, as well as real estate and construction disagreements. The track record of team head Net Le includes a wide array of institutional arbitrations both in Vietnam and Singapore, with a notable proficiency in energy and infrastructure issues. Counsel Diep Nguyen is noted for her wide reaching practice and experience in cross-border matters. Associate Thinh Vu is well-versed acting for state-owned companies.

Vietnam > Labour and employment Tier 3

LNT & Partners‘ employment practice is jointly led by Hanoi-based Net Le and Thuy Nguyen in Ho Chi Minh City. The group is adept at advising its client roster, which includes major multinationals, on both advisory and contentious matters, and the team specialises in employee misconduct and workplace policy violation cases.

Vietnam > Projects and energy Tier 3

Providing an end-to-end service that includes the transaction and financing piece through to contract drafting and negotiating as well as regulatory work, LNT & Partners has recently been engaged with a wide portfolio of matters, demonstrating strong asset understanding particularly regarding thermal power and renewable energies. Net Le and Minh Vu co-lead the practice, with the former being well regarded for his M&A prowess and the latter for her regulatory and contractual expertise. Thinh Vu works closely with clients engaging with cola and thermal power projects, whereas Le Thanh Hieu is adept at addressing the full range of document and contractual issues arising from financing, transactional and development proceedings.

Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3

LNT & Partners exhibits proficiency across the full range of real estate and construction issues. The practice has a strong track record in handling disputes between contractors, developers, and utility and energy companies, as well as handling multi-million USD mandates that pertain to structured capital financing and foreign direct investment. Team co-head Net Le uses his considerable understanding of the regulatory landscape to advise on disputes, contractual negotiations and developmental issues, while fellow co-head Binh Tran focuses on complex financing structures. Quyen Hoang is also active, working closely with international investors regarding their Vietnamese property and project. acquisitions.

Vietnam > Tax Tier 3

Counting domestic and multinational companies among its key roster of clients, LNT & Partners regularly assists on contentious mandates arising from issues regarding corporate income tax and indirect taxes. Based in Hanoi, tax disputes specialist Net Le jointly lead the team alongside Binh Tran and Thuy Nguyen, who operate from the firm’s Ho Chi Minh City office.

Vietnam > Capital markets