ATS Law Firm > Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam > Firm Profile
ATS Law Firm Offices
12th Floor, 40 Pham Ngoc Thach
District 3
HO CHI MINH CITY
Vietnam
ATS Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Vietnam > Labour and employment Tier 2
Practitioners at ATS Law Firm have broad employment law experience, including in relation to terminations and redundancies, as well as unfair dismissals and confidentiality agreements. The practice operates in the consumer goods, manufacturing, logistics, and education sectors, among others, and recently acted on behalf of a group of employees, namely teachers at an English language school, in connection with a dispute over delayed payment of wages due to Covid-19. Managing partner Vu Thi Thu Ha leads the team in Hanoi, while experienced litigator Tran Hong Nhan has recently led on several instructions, including for a company against an employee alleged to have violated obligations under a confidentiality agreement.Practice head(s):
Vu Thi Thu Ha
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Mr. Tran Trong Hung
Vaude Vietnam Co., Ltd.
OPL Logistics Joint JSC
International Executive Service Corps
PTW Vietnam Limited Company
CompAsia Vietnam Co.,Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Vaude Vietnam Co., Ltd on the management of the entire Human Resource Department system.
- Acting for a group of 40 employees in resolving a mass dispute with a major education institution, concerning the late payment of salaries.
- Acting for OPL Logistics Joint JSC in a dispute with an employee who violated information security and engaged in unfair competition.
Vietnam > Tax Tier 2
Counting foreign-invested companies and domestic enterprises among its key roster of clients, ATS Law Firm utilises its corporate expertise to assist clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and compliance mandates. Founding partner and practice head Vu Thi Thu Ha is praised by clients as ‘professional, customer-oriented, knowledgeable, with vast experience in tax issues', and Bui Hong Hang is another key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Vu Thi Thu Ha
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘What makes ATS Legal unique is its team professionalism. I personally work with Vu Thi Thu Ha the founder of ATS Legal, and she is confidential, professional, proactive, friendly and possesses strong technical knowledge and experience.’
‘Vu Thi Thu Ha is professional, customer-oriented, knowledgeable, with vast experience in tax issues.’
Work highlights
- Advised a consumer goods and services company on an administrative litigation matter against the tax authorities.
Vietnam > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3
ATS Law Firm is sought out by numerous established corporates and pan-Asian service providers for counsel on high-stakes disputes. Energy, manufacturing, education and healthcare have been considerable areas of engagement for the group recently which have involved claims pertaining to personal injury, negligence, provision of services, and supply and contractual obligations. Co-founder, managing partner and team head Vu Thi Thu Ha possesses a multifarious practice and has been active across the full breadth of firm's mandates, while Tran Hong Nhan leverages vast experience as a judge to competently handle the team’s most multi-faceted disputes. Tranh Minh Chau is steadily building a strong portfolio of cases in this field, active on a range of disputes. Nguyen Nhu Thai Linh epitomises the strong roster of junior talent in the group, wielding previous in-house litigation experience and notably excelling in labour disputes in a supporting capacity.Practice head(s):
Vu Thi Thu Ha
Other key lawyers:
Tran Hong Nhan; Tran Thi Minh Chau; Nguyen Nhu Thai Linh
Key clients
The British International School
Horiba Instruments Pte Ltd
SPG Mining Pte Ltd
Musashi Auto Parts Vietnam Co., Ltd
SouthEast Asia Electrical Trading JSC.
Elovi Vietnam Joint Stock Company
Mido-Vina International Co., Ltd
Nhan Dan Ha Noi Printing Co., Ltd
Vaude Vietnam Co., Ltd
Lebros Co., Ltd
Focus Travel And Trading Co., Ltd
Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Highly active on construction and real estate-focused disputes, ATS Law Firm advising both private and public sector clients in the domestic and international space. The group also competently advises developers, investors and financial institutions on a range of construction contractual issues and regularly oversee license, permit, and registration work. Vu Thi Thu Ha leads the team and has primarily focused on litigation over the past year, but also has experience working with foreign entities investing in construction projects. Tranh Minh Chau is particularly effective at commercial contract work and cross-border transactions, while Tran Quang Huy handles both contentious and non-contentious matters.Practice head(s):
Vu Thi Thu Ha
Other key lawyers:
Tranh Minh Chau; Tran Quang Huy; Bui Hong Hanh
Key clients
Turner Vietnam Company Limited
Ecopark Corporation Joint Stock Company
KD Investment Joint Stock Company
Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Industry And Trade
Big Lotus (Tan Thuan) Company Limited
Devcom Development And Construction Management Company Limited
Vega City Joint Stock Company
Duy Nghia Company Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted Turner Vietnam Company Limited in securing a Construction Operation Capacity Certificate.
- Advised Ecopark Corporation Joint Stock Company on a litigation case against a construction company.
ATS Law Firm > Firm Profile
Who we are
At ATS Law firm, also comprehended as ATS Lawyers, our deeds reflect our creed – to provide the most satisfactory professional legal services and to achieve and maintain our client’s trust and satisfaction.
Established in 2014, ATS is a Vietnam-based law firm that has extended its practice and influence globally, specifically in investment, corporate/M&A, HR management, taxation, and litigation. Over many years of operation, we have a growing list of international and local clients satisfied with the high quality of our services and the results we achieve. They include many state enterprises, NGOs, leading conglomerates, companies, and foreign investors in diverse sectors, including real estate, construction, trade, energy, healthcare, banking, and investment projects.
We are headquartered in Hanoi and have an office in Ho Chi Minh City.
Our approach is client-focused, solution-oriented, and innovative. We constantly work to enhance our ability to meet the needs of our clients, allowing them to minimize administrative overheads and concentrate on their core business activities.
To become a top-level legal service provider on domestic and international matters, we have formed associations with many local, national, and international consultancy organizations and law firms.
We pride ourselves on our capability to build client trust and support them in navigating applicable laws. We have a remarkably heightened success rate for accomplishing our clients’ objectives, consistently exceeding expectations.
Our expertise
ATS Lawyers is known as a proficient law firm operating across a full range of practice areas, including mergers and acquisitions, investment, business structure and management, human resources management, taxation, alternative dispute resolution, corporate and compliance consultancy in various business industries such as banking, real estate, insurance, telecommunications, trade, distribution, logistics, software and shipping, etc. ATS has been providing services to international and local clients for many years. We have served various state enterprises, non-government organizations, companies, and well-known foreign investors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Investment Projects; Project Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Structure & Management; Corporate & Compliance; Real Estate & Construction; Banking & Finance; Securities & Capital Markets; Dispute Resolution Mediation; Dispute Resolution Litigation; Contracts & Agreements; Labor & HR Management; Taxation | Vu Thi Thu Ha | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Dispute Resolution Mediation; Dispute Resolution Litigation | Tran Hong Nhan | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Investment Projects; Project Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Structure & Management; Corporate & Compliance; Real Estate & Construction; Banking & Finance; Securities & Capital Markets; Dispute Resolution Mediation; Dispute Resolution Litigation; Contracts & Agreements; Labor & HR Management; Taxation | Tran Minh Chau | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Investment Projects; Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Structure & Management ; Corporate & Compliance; Real Estate & Construction; Dispute Resolution Mediation; Dispute Resolution Litigation; Labor & HR Management | Nguyen Thi Thu Hien | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Dispute Resolution Mediation; Dispute Resolution Litigation | Nguyen Thi Ha | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Structure & Management; Corporate & Compliance; Labor & HR Management | Hoa Co | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Investment Projects; Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Structure & Management | Joseph Lim | [email protected] | +84 24 3751 1888 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Vu Thi Thu HA | ▶ Corporate & commercial, ▶ Construction & real estate, ▶ Banking &… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 15Languages
Vietnamese English Korean Japanese Chinese FrenchMemberships
World Mediation Organization (WMO) Canadian Business Chamber (CANCHAM) Indian Business Chamber (INCHAM) Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM) European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EUROCHAM) Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) International Bar Association (IBA)Client testimonials
CLIENT: MR. CHEAM TECK ENG – General Director
COMPANY/FIRM: INSMART JOINT STOCK COMPANY
TESTIMONIAL: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
“ATS have supported us on numerous transactions over the years (mainly investment deals of various forms). We have found them to be reliable and thorough, very comprehensive on the preparatory side of deals, and proactive in moving things towards the finishing line. They compare very well with law firms we use elsewhere in Asia, and I have recommended their corporate team to others on a number of occasions.”
CLIENT: MR. HA VINH ANH – General Director
COMPANY/FIRM: TURNER VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
TESTIMONIAL: LABOR
“We have turned to ATS for support on quite a range of employment matters, particularly in the areas of employee benefits and contractual matters and also in some contentious areas. We have always found them to be very reliable and responsive, and sensible on billing – good value for money”.
CLIENT: MR. REDDY LEVAKA CHAITANYA KISHORE – Country Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: CLOUD4C SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
TESTIMONIAL: FOREIGN INVESTMENT
“They are clearly experienced in this area and were able to provide necessary advice, including setting out various structuring alternatives and their ramifications. We continue to use them for certain matters which are ongoing, and would certainly recommend them. We wish ATS continued success.”
CLIENT: MR. HARISH CHANDRA TAPARIA – Deputy Director
COMPANY/FIRM: MEKONG MINING INVESTMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY
TESTIMONIAL: LITIGATION
“ATS provided us with invaluable support over the course of a long-running dispute. They were always responsive and managed to set (and keep to) a clear strategic path over what turned out to be a protracted series of proceedings. Overall we were very happy with the service they provided and the levels of legal and tactical input they brought to bear. We have not had cause to instruct them since, but would certainly return to them should the need arise.”