Labour and employment in Vietnam

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers’ team is equally skilled in contentious and non-contentious employment work, including restructurings, investigations and the employment aspects of corporate transactions. It is notably active in sectors such as insurance, financial services, healthcare and technology. Practice head Vu Thi Que  has particular experience of advising Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese investors that are investing in Vietnam. Logan Leung  is another key individual in the team, as is senior associate Le Quynh Nhi.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a significant presence in the life sciences sector, as is evidenced by its work for clients such as Merck, Sharp & Dohme and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Elsewhere, the firm acts for clients in areas such as technology, education and financial services. The team provides a full service approach to employment, with advice ranging from day-to-day assistance to high value litigation. Kien Trung Trinh heads up the practice at the firm, which was strengthened by the recent arrival of counsel Sarah Galeski from KPMG Law in Vietnam.

Equally strong advising employers and senior-level employees, ATS Law Firm's team has expertise in handling employee contracts, mass terminations, wrongful dismissals and employer liability claims, among other matters. Managing partner and practice head Vu Thi Thu Ha is highly skilled in advising on employment regulations and HR management issues. She is supported by other practitioners, such as Trong Hong Nhan and Nguyen Thi Ha.

Frasers Law Company, which has a strong profile among international clients, advises on significant restructurings, terminations and investigations, as well as restrictive covenants and general day-to-day compliance issues. Managing partner Mark Fraser co-heads the practice with Justin Gisz.

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC‘s excellent reputation in the employment arena is reflected by the fact that it acts for clients such as Nissan and Uber. Its team is highly skilled in advising new market entrants on labour contracts and policies, as well as handling reorganisations arising from M&A. The team is also known to handle contentious matters, such as whistleblower investigations and employment litigation. Nguyen Hong Hai leads the team.

LNT & Partners has a strong track record handling labour litigation for large domestic companies, as well as regional subsidiaries and large multinational conglomerates. It is notably active in cases involving allegations of unfair dismissals. Elsewhere, on the non-contentious side, the group is prominent in complex restructurings, and it also advises on terms and conditions of employment contracts and executive remuneration, among various other issues.  The team is led by Net Le, Thai Binh Tran and Xuan Thuy Nguyen.

VILAF is a go-to for many domestic and international companies, with its team having extensive experience of major terminations, restructurings and unfair dismissals, as well as work permit issues. The team is jointly led by managing partner Tung Ngo; Linh D. Nguyen. Another name to note is Quynh Pham , who acts for clients in sectors such as shipping, real estate and food and beverage.

Vision & Associates' team, which is jointly led by Le Tuan Anh and Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, undertakes a wide range of transactional and advisory work, and it is also active in employment litigation. Recent mandates included advice to clients on employment contracts, restructurings, immigration issues and employee benefits.