Tilleke & Gibbins provides crucial support to international clients seeking to establish and operate businesses in Vietnam, with notable expertise in market entry, corporate formation, licensing, and M&A. Due diligence, and the drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of definitive agreements are also key areas of activity. The group also advises on local antitrust and competition law, with sector-specific expertise in labour, franchising, life sciences, and data privacy. The practice is jointly led by M&A specialist Kien Trung Trinh, and Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, who specialises in life sciences, labour markets, and corporate formations. Other key contacts include Gia Long Nguyen and Chuyen Hong Huu Le.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam excels in expertise, innovation, and client focus. The team uses diverse skills and cutting-edge tools to solve complex problems efficiently. Clients benefit from tailored solutions, transparency, and adaptability, which set the practice apart from others.’
- ‘Le Huu Hong Chuyen and Phan Truong Nhat Tan stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to provide clear, practical solutions. Their advice is consistently reasonable, backed by deep in-house insights, and tailored to address the exact issues at hand. Both are highly reliable, offering fair charges and delivering exceptional value through their expertise and problem-solving approach.’
Key clients
- Crown Equipment
- Ferrero
- FMC Corporation
- Invisalign
- Johnson & Johnson
- Lazada
- Lenovo
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Servier
- VinHMS
Work highlights
Advised MSD Animal Health on the Vietnam aspects of their acquisition of Elanco’s aquaculture business.
Advised IGB/Lear Corporation on internal restructuring and expansion of investment projects for their two Vietnam subsidiaries following a global transaction.
Continue to serve as lead external counsel on all legal matters in Vietnam for MSD.
Practice head
Kien Trung Trinh; Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen
Other key lawyers
Gia Long Nguyen; Chuyen Hong Huu Le