Tilleke & Gibbins advises several high-profile clients on Vietnamese labour law and employment matters, offering strategic guidance on conditions of employment, workforce restructuring, labour-management relations, and critical employment issues. The firm also provides robust support in employment-related dispute resolution. Kien Trung Trinh leads the practice from Hanoi, bringing a wealth of experience in employment law, while Sarah Galeski, based in Ho Chi Minh City, is a key contact for drafting labour contracts, internal labour regulations, service and consultancy agreements, as well as handling employment aspects of global asset and share transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Tilleke's labour and employment practice is unique with their intercultural lens on Canadian and Vietnamese labour practices and the advice they provide, given the intersectionality. Their people provide our organisation with insights on differences and similarities regarding labour and employment practices in both countries.'
- 'The team stands out for its deep industry knowledge, practical approach, consistently high-quality advice and ability to handle complex matters with efficiency.'
- 'Kien Trung Trinh provides effective context and background information, as we are not well versed in Vietnamese Labour Code.'
- 'Sarah Galeski is responsive and delivers on urgently matters. Sarah provides great recommendations for the most appropriate firms to carry out professional services that are outside of Tilleke’s expertise.'
Key clients
- Chemonics International
- Ferrero
- FMC Corporation
- Invisalign
- Johnson & Johnson
- Lenovo
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme
- Ogletree Deakins.
- United Nations International School – Hanoi
Work highlights
Assisted another international law firm to manage the termination of its employees in the context of winding up its operations in Vietnam
Regularly advise Lenovo as preferred local counsel on all matters related to labour and employment.
Advised a pharmaceutical company on possible courses of action to deal with employees involved in a scheme to purchase illegal VAT invoices to conceal bribes paid to public officials.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kien Trung Trinh
Other key lawyers
Sarah Galeski