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Vina Legal
SUITE 402, LEVEL 04
TAI TAM BUILDING
39 NGO QUYEN STREET, HOAN KIEM
Vietnam

Vietnam > Insurance Tier 2

Vina Legal exhibits a contentious and non-contentious insurance practice that includes advice on regulatory mandates and M&A transactions, representation in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and assistance with service provision issues, working with a wide array of Asian and European clients. Founder, managing partner, and team head Duong Quang Long is active across all group matters, engaging with a diverse body of work and possessing strong cross-border expertise. Vu The Hanh and Tran Ngoc Thanh also come recommended.

Practice head(s):

Duong Quang Long

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘What makes Vinalegal unique is its professionalism in consulting services through their approach and consideration of the matter, and the solutions that Vinalegal provides for my business are carefully, objectively, and comprehensively considered, pointing out both positive and negative points.’

‘What makes me satisfied and highly appreciate of Vinalegal’s human resources is their transparency and honesty in handling tasks, always ready to point out the shortcomings of customers and have effective solutions to change and improve the situation.’

‘With the experienced and expert lawyers, they discussed and analysed situations and confirmed the law to provide good advice.’

‘Professional network; a well-connected team with relationships with experts, investigators, and other professionals who could support our cases.’

‘Good communication skills, good listener, articulate, and capable of explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms.’

‘We feel comfortable discussing sensitive matters with them.’

‘Strategic approach and we understand how the lawyer plans to approach our cases.’

Key clients

Foyer Santé S.A. – Global Health

Tokyo Marine Insurance

UIC Insurance

Bao Viet Insurance

VietinBank Insurance Corporation

Post and Telecommunications Insurance JSC

Thai Insurance Public

China Taiping Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited

Fubon Insurance

SASCO

ASG Logistics JSC

Bao Viet Holdings

VietinBank

Techcombank

VietinBank Securities JSC

Tan Viet Securities JSC

AASC Auditing Ltd

CJ Food Corporation

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Corporation

Vietnam Steel Corporation

Aon Vina Co., Ltd (South Korea)

Thaigroup

Agricultural and Materials Import Export No. 3 JSC

Work highlights

  • Advised Foyer Santé S.A on complicated legal matters on cross-border health insurance.
  • Advised CJ Foods on claiming compensation from insurance companies for damages in a very large fire in the food factory in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Advised Tokyo Marine Insurance Ltd on a number of legal issues in the provision of insurance services.

Vietnam > Capital markets Tier 3

Vina Legal specialises in helping clients issue bonds in order to galvanise developments in their wide array of projects, demonstrating engagement with the both domestic and international giants in the real estate sector. Nguyen Thanh Long has been active overseeing multi-million USD dollar bond issuances over the past twelve months and has been the key leading figure in the practice. Nguyen Hong Duc and Nguyen Thi Phuong also come recommended.

Practice head(s):

Nguyen Thanh Long

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team provides helpful solutions.’

‘They are very enthusiastic, professional and ethical.’

Key clients

Bitexco Group

Hung Thinh Land Group

VietinBank

Techcombank

VietinBank Securities JSC

Tan Viet Securities JSC

Green World JSC

My Son 1 JSC

My Son 2 JSC

Sunshine Group

Thaigroup

VIG Group

BNB Group

Gotec Land JSC

Van Truong Phat Group

Bong Sen JSC

Sa Pa Lao Cai JSC

Nam Phuong Energy JSC

BNP Global JSC

Tan Thanh Long An Group

Agricultural and Materials Import Export No. 3 JSC

Nam Land Group

Work highlights

  • Advised BNP Global Real Estate JSC to issue high-value bonds to develop Novaworld Phan Thiet Housing Project in Binh Thuan Province.
  • Advised Nova Thao Dien Ltd to issue high-value bonds to develop an apartment building project in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Advised Tan Thanh Long An Group to issue a high-value bond to develop industrial zones projects.

Vietnam > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3

Vina Legal wields an impressive body of domestic and international work, with notable case highlights including aviation-based disputes in English courts and large construction contentions regarding key pieces of Vietnamese infrastructure. Infrastructure embodies a large proportion of the mandates the group receive, with the firm’s practitioners' litigation surrounding traditional and renewable energy builds, telecommunications networks and residential buildings. Duong Quang Long leads the team and boasts a strong track record in international litigation and often works alongside senior associate Nguyen Thanh Long, who has been particularly active on real estate issues.

Practice head(s):

Duong Quang Long

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They are very enthusiastic, professional and ethical.’

Key clients

VietJet Aviation JSC

Southern Airports Services JSC

VSL (Vietnam) JSC

Puma Energy

Aon Vina

Vinh Tan 1 Power Company

Tan Viet Securities JSC

Bao Viet Holdings

Vietinbank Securities JSC

Hai Phong Corporation

Truong Son Construction Corporation

Sunshine Group

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Corporation

Power Consulting Joint-Stock Coompany

Thai Group Holdings

Tan Son Nhat Petrol Commercial JSC

Work highlights

  • Co-represented VietJet to resolve a dispute with aircraft lessors in English court.
  • Represented VSL (Vietnam) Ltd to resolve the dispute over the construction contract on the construction of Luxury Hoang Cau Apartment Building in Vietnamese court.
  • Represented Tan Son Nhat Petrol Commercial JSC to resolve the dispute with a Singaporean constructor in the EPC contract on the construction of the fuel coverage system in Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City in the court.

Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Vina Legal handles a range of matters relating to a variety of assets, including roads and railways, energy plants, office blocks and residential buildings. The group’s portfolio of clients also includes government bodies, European infrastructure suppliers and developers, as well as trading and investment firms. Duong Quang Long co-leads the team alongside Nguyen Bao Huy, with both individuals possessing far-reaching practices that cover the full gamut of regulatory and development work.

Practice head(s):

Duong Quang Long; Nguyen Bao Huy

Testimonials

‘Good communication, articulate, and capable of explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms.’

‘They are very enthusiastic, professional and ethical.’

Key clients

Colas Rails S.A

VSL

Aon Vina Co., Ltd

Lotte Hotel

Bitexco Group

Vietnam Steel Corporation

Sunshine Group

Hung Thinh Land Group

Thaigroup

VIG Group

BNB Group

Gotec Land JSC

Van Truong Phat Group

Bong Sen JSC

Sa Pa Lao Cai JSC

Nam Phuong Energy JSC

BNP Global JSC

Tan Thanh Long An Group

Nam Land Group

Power Consulting Joint-Stock Coompany

Truong Son Construction Corporation

INVESTCOM JSC

Bao Viet Holdings

VietinBank

Cuu Long Infrastructure Development and Project Management Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised the Ministry of Transportation regarding the legal issues arising from an EPC contract with a German constructor regarding a railway operating centre modernisation project.
  • Advised Nexif Energy on the development of EPC construction contracts to build a large Song Giang hydro power plant in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
  • Advised Colas Rail S.A to deal on legal issues regarding the implementation of the EPC contract regarding the construction of one of the first and largest city subway lines in Hanoi between Nhon and Hanoi Railway Station.

Vietnam > Tax

Jointly led by Duong Quang Long and Pham Le Vinh, the team at Vina Legal has demonstrable experience in defending clients in anti-dumping investigations.

Vina Legal was formed by managing partner Duong Quang Long and other 03 partners who all are highly experienced lawyers and have master of law degrees from England and other western countries.

The firm has been one of few business law firms capable of providing full legal services to foreign investors and large companies in Vietnam. It can be seen as a one-stop shop for quality legal services for companies doing business in Vietnam. The teams of lawyers are very well organised to speacialise in different areas of practice.

Vina Legal is one of the fastest growing firms in Vietnam in the past ten years. The quality of service provided by the firm has been highly appreciated by many large foreign and Vietnamese corporations. The firm has its headquarters in Hanoi and a branch office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Areas of practice
Corporate and M&A: Vina Legal has advised large M&A transactions in Vietnamese market and in some foreign countries. Most outstanding M&A transactions are in the areas of insurance, banking, oil and gas, energy and real estate, etc. The firm has also advised a number of large stated-owned corporation in Vietnam to privatise. Managing partner Duong Quang Long and senior associate Nguyen Thanh Long is highly experienced in this area.

Real estate and construction: Vina Legal is a reputable expert in this area. The firm has advised many large real estate complex projects and high way projects  in Vietnam. The firm has also advised a number of large PPP projects in developing infrastruture in Vietnam. Managing partner Duong Quang Long, partner Nguyen Bao Huy, senior counsel Pham Le Vinh and senior associate Nguyen Thanh Long and are key persons.

Projects and energy: The firm has advised a number of large power projects, including some solar electricity projects. Managing partner Duong Quang Long and partner Nguyen Bao Huy are key persons.

Insurance: Vina Legal is a leading advisor in insurance in Vietnam. The firm has advised a number of bancassurance transactions and resolved large insurance disputes. Managing partner Duong Quang Long and partner Trieu Thi Thanh Huong are key persons.

TMT: Vina Legal has advised complicated legal matters relating to telecom, media and technology. Managing partner Duong Quang Long and partner Nguyen Bao Huy are key persons.

Dispute resolution: Vina Legal has a very strong team in dispute resolution. The firm has successfully resolved commercial disputes in the courts and international arbitration in different jurisdictions. Managing partner Duong Quang Long, partner Nguyen Bao Huy and senior associate Vu The Hanh are key persons.

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