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Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Trustworthy<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> LAW FIRM<br />
OFFICES<br />
• Ho Chi Minh • Ha Noi • Da Nang
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A <strong>Le</strong>tter from<br />
the Managing<br />
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About Us<br />
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Outstanding<br />
Figures<br />
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About the<br />
Attorneys<br />
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Excellent<br />
Results<br />
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Our<br />
Expertise<br />
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The <strong>Le</strong>gal<br />
Advisors<br />
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Our<br />
Representative<br />
Clients<br />
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Achievements<br />
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Contact Us<br />
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A letter from the Managing Director<br />
Welcome to <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Firm (“<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>”)<br />
- one <strong>of</strong> the leading Vietnamese law firms with a<br />
rich history <strong>of</strong> growth and accomplishment. We are<br />
highly diversified, providing legal advice and<br />
litigation services in a wide range <strong>of</strong> industries. We<br />
are <strong>of</strong>ten asked what differentiates us from other<br />
firms and how do we add real value for our clients.<br />
The answer is: We work smarter and more<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionally.<br />
The attorneys at <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> focus on a selected<br />
group <strong>of</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> law where we practice with a high level <strong>of</strong> integrity. With <strong>of</strong>fices in Ho Chi Minh, Da<br />
Nang and Hanoi, we have an integrated approach to our legal services that benefits our clients through<br />
a culture <strong>of</strong> collaboration and efficiency. We not only represent clients in Vietnam, but also globally. <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong> is a firm <strong>of</strong> high integrity and high expectations.<br />
We genuinely love the practice <strong>of</strong> law. We are passionate in dealings with our clients, the Courts, our<br />
adversaries and among ourselves. Over the years, as a firm, we have collectively and proudly watched<br />
our clients grow. Their legal challenges have constantly evolved and our attorneys have stayed abreast<br />
<strong>of</strong> industry trends and stayed connected with each other, distinguishing themselves by their highly<br />
collaborative, cost-effective approach to client work.<br />
I am enormously proud <strong>of</strong> our legacy and even more excited about our future. From the corporations,<br />
financial institutions and government entities who have invested in our legal services to the families and<br />
entrepreneurs we counsel every day, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve our clients. The<br />
attorneys <strong>of</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> demonstrate our appreciation by providing extraordinary service and an<br />
exceptional work product. Whether you are a client, a prospective client or someone who is thinking <strong>of</strong><br />
joining our firm, I invite you to explore our site – www.lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com and see what makes us<br />
special.<br />
We look forward to our continued and successful relationship.<br />
All the best,<br />
<strong>Le</strong> Thanh Kinh – Managing Director<br />
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We provide our clients<br />
with superior representation,<br />
creative strategies and<br />
reliable advice.<br />
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Our History<br />
On 01 July 2002, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Office was established on the basis <strong>of</strong> merging Law<br />
and Human Resources Consulting Center (founded in 1997) and LN Consulting Service<br />
Company (founded in 2000).<br />
In order to expand and provide legal services to the clients pr<strong>of</strong>essionally, on 03 July<br />
2017, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Office converted to <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Firm Limited ("<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>")<br />
in accordance with Business License No. 41.02.0021/TP/ DKHD issued by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Justice <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City.<br />
With more than 20 years <strong>of</strong> experience, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> has been representing hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />
Vietnamese and foreign clients in various legal issues at affordable rates.<br />
At the request <strong>of</strong> clients, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> focuses on handling legal issues in the most<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional way. We have succeeded in building our reputation in the community <strong>of</strong> law<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices and law firms in Vietnam.<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> not only provides clients with reliable legal advice but also provides them with<br />
useful and creative business strategies.<br />
As a pr<strong>of</strong>essional legal service provider, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>’s lawyers are always ready to listen<br />
and provide services as soon as we receive requests from the clients.<br />
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Our mission<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>’s objective “Preventing all legal risks that the clients can face in their<br />
business” has gained the clients’ total trust. We are proud <strong>of</strong> our consistent and remarkable<br />
growth resulted from a focus on maintaining long-term relationships with the clients and<br />
enthusiasm for adhering to their wishes.<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> accomplishes our mission through <strong>of</strong>fering the experienced and well-qualified<br />
attorneys and legal advisers with a good command <strong>of</strong> foreign language and a result-oriented<br />
approach. <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> attorneys are not only knowledgeable in handling lawsuits in Vietnam<br />
but also have experience handling legal matters at International Arbitration Centers in foreign<br />
countries such as: VIAC, SIAC, ICC, etc. <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> believes that our mission is to create a<br />
firm dedicated to fostering a sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility and that sincerely serve the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
clients in order that the clients always feel secured and have a strong attachment for <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong>.<br />
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“Preventing all legal risks<br />
that the clients can face in<br />
their business”.<br />
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Organization structure<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR<br />
(General Operation)<br />
HA NOI<br />
OFFICE<br />
HO CHI MINH<br />
HEAD OFFICE<br />
DA NANG<br />
OFFICE<br />
CONSULTING DIVISION<br />
(Solicitors/Barristers)<br />
SUPPORTING DIVISION<br />
(Accountant, Secretary, Translator,<br />
Clerical staff)<br />
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Outstanding Figures<br />
attorneys, legal advisors<br />
and staffs<br />
years experience<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices<br />
in Ho Chi Minh, Ha Noi<br />
and Da Nang<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer very affordable fees.<br />
We will work out a fee<br />
arrangement satisfactory to<br />
you before starting on your<br />
matter.<br />
clients, both local and overseas,<br />
individuals and organizations<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> clients<br />
who said<br />
they<br />
from <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> services<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> our success in<br />
handling a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
legal matters, many <strong>of</strong> our<br />
new clients are referred to<br />
us by current and past<br />
clients.<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
c l i e n t s<br />
who reported<br />
OVERALL<br />
SATISFACTION<br />
with <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
service and legal<br />
representation<br />
97<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> clients<br />
who said<br />
they would<br />
We will keep you informed<br />
about your legal matter as it<br />
progresses. You are welcome<br />
to call at any time to ask<br />
questions.<br />
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Expertise<br />
We are a law firm serving a broad array <strong>of</strong> practice areas.<br />
Our practice areas include:<br />
• Business Law<br />
• Litigation at the Courts and<br />
Arbitration Centers<br />
• Labor Law<br />
• Real Estate<br />
• Wills and Trusts<br />
• Family Law<br />
• Criminal Law<br />
• <strong>Le</strong>gal training for Businesses<br />
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Business Law<br />
Our lawyers can help you with:<br />
• Business formation, including all aspects <strong>of</strong> choosing a business<br />
structure, including: forming corporations, partnerships, and limited<br />
liability companies<br />
• Business transactions such as acquisitions, sales, mergers,<br />
amalgamations and corporate reorganizations<br />
• Business operations and contracts such as Employment contracts,<br />
including <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong> employment and employment policy manuals;<br />
Shareholder and unanimous shareholder agreements; Partnership<br />
agreements; Independent contractor agreements; Franchise<br />
agreements and disclosure documents; Intellectual property<br />
contracts, including trademark, copyright and licensing agreements;<br />
Master service agreements and statements <strong>of</strong> work; Joint venture<br />
agreements<br />
• Intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark and<br />
Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information and Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy issue<br />
• Loan transactions<br />
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Litigation<br />
Business Disputes<br />
We are able to act for businesses <strong>of</strong> all sizes in all areas <strong>of</strong> general business disputes, including:<br />
• Insurance disputes<br />
• Creditors' rights<br />
• Breach <strong>of</strong> fiduciary duty<br />
• Misrepresentation<br />
• Intellectual property protection<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional malpractice<br />
• Partnership and shareholder disputes<br />
• <strong>Le</strong>ase disputes<br />
• E-commerce litigation<br />
• Appeals, including judicial review <strong>of</strong><br />
regulatory agency decisions<br />
• Commercial litigation<br />
• Business torts<br />
• Commercial real estate litigation<br />
• Banking litigation<br />
• Franchise disputes<br />
• Director and <strong>of</strong>ficer liability claims<br />
• Contract disputes<br />
• Debt collection<br />
• Disputes relating to capital contribution<br />
• Employment disputes, including<br />
harassment and discrimination claims<br />
Personal Litigation<br />
We also act for clients in personal actions, such as:<br />
• Employee lawsuits<br />
• Assets disputes, including movable and<br />
immovable property<br />
• Slip-and-fall and other personal injury cases<br />
• Marriage and family disputes<br />
• Inheritance disputes<br />
• Criminal cases<br />
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Litigation is a substantial practice <strong>of</strong> our<br />
firm. Our Litigation division is broadly<br />
based and has acquired an unrivalled<br />
expertise, being the first in the country to<br />
be organized along departmental lines.<br />
Though disputes are an inevitable<br />
consequence <strong>of</strong> business activity in an<br />
increasingly regulated, high-speed<br />
environment, we aim to provide our clients<br />
with advice that is sound, realistic and<br />
forthright. We believe that badly managed<br />
disputes can destroy commercial and<br />
business relationships, which is why we<br />
pride ourselves in providing our clients<br />
with level headed pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and<br />
constructive commercial approach.<br />
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Real Estate<br />
Our services include:<br />
• Purchases and sales<br />
• <strong>Le</strong>ases, Sub-leases<br />
• Landlord-tenant disputes<br />
• Title searches and examinations<br />
• Mortgages<br />
• Easements<br />
• Disputes, including neighbor disputes<br />
Labor Law<br />
Our lawyers have extensive experience negotiating, drafting and amending contracts, as well as<br />
helping our clients deal with contract disputes. We can assist clients with:<br />
• Employment contracts, including <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong> employment<br />
and employment policy manuals<br />
• <strong>Le</strong>gitimate rights and benefits <strong>of</strong> employees<br />
• Breach <strong>of</strong> non-competition, non-solicitation or<br />
confidentiality agreements<br />
• Claims for wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and<br />
unpaid compensation and commissions<br />
Our vast experience<br />
enables us to handle<br />
cases with unrivaled<br />
efficiency<br />
and<br />
effectiveness in order to<br />
achieve maximum<br />
results for our clients.<br />
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Will and Trust<br />
We can help plan your estate so it goes to your loved ones in the fastest and least costly<br />
manner; prepare living trusts to avoid probate; prepare and update wills; prepare powers<br />
<strong>of</strong> attorney and living wills. We also assist in probating estates.<br />
Family Law<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer services in all areas <strong>of</strong> family law, including:<br />
• Co-habitation agreements<br />
• Separation agreements; Divorce<br />
• Financial matters such as division <strong>of</strong> property, child support and spousal<br />
support<br />
• Matters involving children such as custody and access<br />
• Variation <strong>of</strong> existing custody and support orders<br />
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About<br />
the<br />
Attorneys<br />
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Today, with a team <strong>of</strong> Attorneys,<br />
<strong>Le</strong>gal advisors and Staff, <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong> accomplishes our<br />
missions through our experienced<br />
and well-qualified attorneys and<br />
legal advisors. Our attorneys are<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>icient in English, French and<br />
Russian.<br />
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Mr. <strong>Le</strong> Thanh Kinh - a Vietnamese attorney<br />
and solicitor who received his Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Law degree (LL.B) and then a Master <strong>of</strong> Laws<br />
(LL.M.) at the Kuban State University in<br />
Russia in 1988.<br />
He has been in practice for more than 20<br />
years under the auspices <strong>of</strong> the Ho Chi Minh<br />
City Bar Association and fluent in English and<br />
Russian.<br />
He is currently the Managing Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Firm located in Ho Chi Minh,<br />
Hanoi and Danang cities, which has<br />
undertaken around 300 cases per year<br />
including criminal, civil and commercial<br />
cases.<br />
Prior to the establishment <strong>of</strong> LAW & HR<br />
Consulting® in 1997 which is now named <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Office, he worked as detective<br />
for the Investigation Unit <strong>of</strong> the Ho Chi Minh<br />
City Police Department.<br />
Mr. Kinh is also an arbitrator and is listed as<br />
an arbitrator <strong>of</strong> Vietnam International<br />
Arbitration Centre.<br />
Mr. Kinh is trusted by the judiciary<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh city with the<br />
organizing and teaching <strong>of</strong> the legal practice<br />
courses for trainee lawyers at the Judicual<br />
Institute (under the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Justice).<br />
In 2000, Mr. Kinh represented Kyunggi Silk<br />
(Korea) Ltd., in the only recognition and<br />
enforcement in Vietnam <strong>of</strong> a foreign arbitral<br />
award against VISERI - a major State<br />
company.<br />
In 2002, Mr. Kinh represented <strong>Le</strong>ighton<br />
Contractors (VN) Ltd. In the landmark<br />
decision by the Ho Chi Minh City appeals<br />
court not to recognise and enforce a foreign<br />
arbitration award in Vietnam.<br />
In 2005, Mr. Kinh represented British former<br />
rock star Gary Glitter, who was charged with<br />
child molestation by Vietnamese authorities.<br />
Mr. Kinh has undertaken a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
criminal disputes and is highly successful in<br />
solving criminal cases for foreign individuals.<br />
In 2009, Mr. Kinh was awarded Lawyer <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year.<br />
Mr. Kinh has provided legal advice in areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Real<br />
Estate Law... for clients such as Vietnam<br />
Airlines, China Airlines, Mitsubishi Corp,<br />
Itochu Corp, Mitsui Corp, Daewoo<br />
Engineering, ALT, etc.<br />
Mr. Kinh is also the editor <strong>of</strong> a set <strong>of</strong> law<br />
books on Vietnamese law categorization.<br />
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Mr. <strong>Le</strong> Thanh Kinh<br />
Managing Director<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
<br />
Arbitrator <strong>of</strong> Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)<br />
Education:<br />
• LL.B. at the Kuban State University in Russia in 1988<br />
• LL.M. at the Kuban State University in Russia in 1988<br />
Email: kinhlt@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
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Ms. <strong>Nguyen</strong> Thi Chau Loan<br />
• Partner<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• LL.B. at the Kuban State University in Russia in 1988<br />
• LL.M. at the Kuban State University in Russia in 1988<br />
• Email: chauloan@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Ms. Chau Loan has more than 11<br />
years <strong>of</strong> experience as a practicing<br />
legal pr<strong>of</strong>essional. She advised on<br />
and provided legal opinions for <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong>’s clients on Law on<br />
Enterprise, Law on Commerce,<br />
Law on Investment, Law on<br />
Maritime. In additions, she also<br />
drafted and reviewed the contracts<br />
in fields <strong>of</strong> commerce, civil and<br />
other legal documents to foreign,<br />
international and diplomatic<br />
organizations in Vietnam.<br />
Loan received her Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Law<br />
degree (LL.B) and then a Master<br />
<strong>of</strong> Laws (LL.M.) at the Kuban<br />
State University in Russia in<br />
1988. She is fluent in English and<br />
Russian.<br />
She has also been admitted as<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficial member <strong>of</strong> the Bar<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh city,<br />
Vietnam.<br />
Currently, she is <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
frequent legal consultancy to the<br />
clients: Zim Lines, Starshipping<br />
Viet Nam, Saigon, etc.<br />
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Ms. Hoai Giang has more than 15 years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience working in dispute resolution<br />
and litigation. She has acted as attorney at<br />
law and proceeded many disputes relating<br />
to company management right <strong>of</strong><br />
shareholders, labor disputes with foreign<br />
elements at Court regarding unilateral<br />
termination <strong>of</strong> labor contract, labor<br />
discipline treatment and payment for salary<br />
and allowances. She also has experience in<br />
many disputes resolved through arbitration<br />
proceedings at VIAC and in many criminal<br />
cases, especially cases with foreign<br />
elements.<br />
In her commercial litigation practice, Ms.<br />
Giang handled a variety <strong>of</strong> well – known<br />
cases including advising on and<br />
representing Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group in<br />
disputes with the People's<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> Lam Dong province in<br />
expanding their presence in Vietnam<br />
by establishing Foreign Invested<br />
Enterprises such as equity joint<br />
ventures, business cooperation contract<br />
and wholly – foreign-owned enterprises.<br />
Additionally, she is providing advice on a<br />
continual long-term basis for many clients<br />
in connection to their legal and corporate<br />
matters. Specifically, Ms. Giang not An<br />
represented and provided counseling, legal<br />
assistance and dispute resolution for many<br />
leading companies in Vietnam such as:<br />
Motor Image Vietnam, Broad International<br />
Company, Sapporo Vietnam Company,<br />
Khang Thong Group, Thien Kim Group,<br />
Vietlink Global, Colgate Palmolive and<br />
Liksin Group, etc.<br />
Ms. <strong>Le</strong> Thi Hoai Giang<br />
• Deputy Director<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ha Noi University Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: hoagiang@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
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After graduating from Ho Chi Minh City<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Law in 2007, Ms. Minh An<br />
continued to take part in the lawyer<br />
training course at the Judicial Institute<br />
and obtained the lawyer practicing<br />
certificate in 2010.<br />
Prior to joining <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> in 2010, she<br />
worked as legal adviser in Asia<br />
Commercial Bank and these experiences<br />
have given her the essential skills and<br />
knowledge to practice law at a high<br />
level.<br />
With more than 10 years <strong>of</strong> practicing<br />
law, she has experience in providing<br />
legal advice and consultation on Law on<br />
Enterprise, Commercial Law, and Law on<br />
Investment. Ms. An has supported<br />
foreign clients in building up and<br />
expanding their presence in Vietnam by<br />
establishing Foreign Invested<br />
Enterprises such as equity joint ventures,<br />
business cooperation contract and wholly<br />
– foreign-owned enterprises. Additionally,<br />
she is providing advice on a continual<br />
long-term basis for many clients in<br />
connection to their legal and corporate<br />
matters. Specifically, An represented and<br />
provided counseling, legal assistance and<br />
dispute resolution for many leading<br />
companies in Vietnam such as: Hoang Anh<br />
Gia Lai Group, Sapporo Vietnam Ltd, Crow<br />
Vietnam Group, Khang Thong Group,<br />
Thien Kim Joint Stock Company, Bersa<br />
Vietnam Group, Logo Vietnam Company,<br />
Colgate Palmolive Company, etc.<br />
Currently, Ms. Minh An is a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City and<br />
the Managing Director <strong>of</strong> Da Nang Branch.<br />
Ms. Vo Thi Minh An<br />
• Managing Director <strong>of</strong> Da Nang Branch<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: minhan@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
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Mr. <strong>Nguyen</strong> Ba Huy<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City,<br />
Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: huynguyen@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
With more than 13 years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience as a practicing legal<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional, Huy is well qualified<br />
to provide legal advice on a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> legal issues. His particular<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> expertise are Corporate,<br />
Investment and Land Laws, Civil<br />
Code. He has handled an important<br />
number <strong>of</strong> transactions related to<br />
real estate, banking, mergers and<br />
acquisitions industries.<br />
He has acted as attorney at law<br />
defending lawful rights and<br />
interests for organizations,<br />
individuals regarding labor dispute,<br />
civil, administration and<br />
commercial business at People’s<br />
Court <strong>of</strong> all levels. Besides, he has<br />
also acted as authorized<br />
representative and proceeded<br />
many criminal cases at Courts.<br />
With his expertise and experience,<br />
he gives clients cost – effective but<br />
comprehensive advice. In addition<br />
to that, he has maintained close<br />
relationship with state authorities.<br />
Therefore, he is highly<br />
recommended by his colleagues<br />
and clients.<br />
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Ms. Tran Thi Ngan Ha<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City Law University (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: nganha@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
After graduating from Ho Chi Minh<br />
City University <strong>of</strong> Law in 2007, Ms.<br />
Ngan Ha joined <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> and<br />
she has been in charge <strong>of</strong> Client<br />
Services up to now. She is<br />
responsible for administrating the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, managing the assignments<br />
<strong>of</strong> the attorneys and taking care <strong>of</strong><br />
the clients. In addition, she<br />
continued to take part in the<br />
lawyer training course at the<br />
Judicial Institute and obtained the<br />
practicing certificate for lawyers in<br />
2011.<br />
Currently, Ms. Ha is the Manager <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>’s Client Services. Ms. Ha<br />
also advises <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>’s clients on<br />
Vietnamese laws, especially Law<br />
on Enterprise, Commercial Law,<br />
Law on Investment, Law on Land,<br />
Law on Housing, Law on Real<br />
Estate Business and Civil Code.<br />
Ms. Ha has <strong>of</strong>fered legal advice for<br />
many clients and been highly<br />
appreciated by these clients.<br />
In addition, Ms. Ha also cooperates<br />
with Ho Chi Minh City Television<br />
Station, FBNC Financial Channel;<br />
Tuoi Tre Newspaper, Agriculture<br />
Newspaper, etc as consultant on<br />
legal issues.<br />
Some outstanding cases she has<br />
handled are : advising and<br />
representing Ajinomoto Vietnam<br />
Company in handling dispute over<br />
debt at the Court, <strong>of</strong>fering legal<br />
advice for Phu Hung Assurance<br />
Corporation, etc.<br />
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Ms. Vo Thi Thu Trang<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: thutrang@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
After graduating from Ho Chi Minh City<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Law in 2008, Ms. Thu<br />
Trang continued taking part in the<br />
Lawyer Training Course and obtained the<br />
Lawyer Practicing Certificate.<br />
Thu Trang has more than 9 years <strong>of</strong><br />
experiences working in dispute resolution<br />
and litigation, especially cases with<br />
foreign elements. She has also provided<br />
legal advice and consultation on<br />
Vietnamese laws, advised on settlement<br />
negotiation strategy, prepared claims,<br />
managed all the procedural steps to<br />
award, proceeded cases defending<br />
foreign companies regarding request for<br />
recognition and enforcement <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
arbitration in Vietnam.<br />
Her particular areas <strong>of</strong> expertise are Law<br />
on Enterprise, Law on Commerce, Law<br />
on Investment, Law on Marriage and<br />
Family, Law on Adoption, Labor Code,<br />
and Civil Code.<br />
In her commercial litigation practice, Thu<br />
Trang has handled a variety <strong>of</strong> well –<br />
known cases including advising and<br />
representing Phu My Hung Joint Venture<br />
Co., Ltd in resolution <strong>of</strong> dispute over<br />
Loan Contract and Land <strong>Le</strong>ase Contract,<br />
drafting the negotiation agreements and<br />
advising Underground Space<br />
Development and Investment Joint Stock<br />
Company (IUS) in resolution <strong>of</strong> dispute<br />
over D&B Contract for Underground<br />
Parking Project at <strong>Le</strong> Van Tam Park, etc.<br />
Thu Trang is highly recommended by<br />
clients.<br />
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Ms. Vo Chan Phuong<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: chanphuong@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Ms. Chan Phuong graduated from Ho<br />
Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law with<br />
major in commercial law. She is a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> HCMC Bar Association.<br />
With fluent English, Attorney Chan<br />
Phuong is in charge <strong>of</strong> providing<br />
consultancy relating to law on<br />
enterprise, law on investment as well as<br />
dealing with other arising legal matters<br />
for foreign clients.<br />
Before joining <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>, Ms. Chan<br />
Phuong has acted as a legal assistant in<br />
a big real estate enterprise doing<br />
investment in industrial parks, these<br />
experiences have given her essential<br />
skills to practice laws regarding internal<br />
administration and legal compliance <strong>of</strong><br />
the enterprise, as well as commercial<br />
activities and investment procedures.<br />
With her capability and experience, Ms.<br />
Chan Phuong has supported many<br />
clients in establishing their investment<br />
projects in Vietnam, providing legal<br />
consultancy relevant to business<br />
operations, company management, and<br />
commercial transactions.<br />
Ms. Chan Phuong has advised on many<br />
big investment projects <strong>of</strong> high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
clients such as: Vietan Organic Co., Ltd,<br />
Pacific Property and Infrastructure<br />
Development JSC, LSK, Motor Image<br />
Vietnam Co., Ltd, Saigon Domaine,<br />
Transworld GLS Vietnam, Saigon<br />
Shipping Joint Stock Company, Vietnam<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Fumigation, etc.<br />
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Mr. <strong>Nguyen</strong> Duy Tien<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: duytien@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
After graduating from Ho Chi Minh City<br />
university <strong>of</strong> Law in 2011, Mr. Duy Tien<br />
joined <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>. He has many years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience working in consultation and<br />
defending the legitimate rights and<br />
interests <strong>of</strong> clients in disputes regarding<br />
to business - trade, civil, labor and other<br />
legal areas at the Court at all levels.<br />
In the field <strong>of</strong> legal consultancy,<br />
Attorney <strong>Nguyen</strong> Duy Tien has been<br />
providing legal advice on a continual<br />
long-term basic regarding internal<br />
management <strong>of</strong> companies, business<br />
activities, reviewing and drafting<br />
commercial contracts (contracts for sale<br />
<strong>of</strong> goods, franchise contracts, lease<br />
contract…), contract in the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
construction, real estate; advising on<br />
dispute settlement in labor relations<br />
between enterprises and employees<br />
Particularly, Tien has an extensive<br />
experience in giving legal advice for many<br />
big companies in the sectors <strong>of</strong> petroleum,<br />
maritime and business – trading.<br />
In litigation - dispute resolution area, Tien<br />
has also acted as authorized<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> clients in settlement<br />
negotiation; advised and prepared claims;<br />
defending the legitimate rights and<br />
interests <strong>of</strong> both local and oversea clients<br />
at the Court; represented clients in the<br />
stage <strong>of</strong> enforcement <strong>of</strong> civil judgment.<br />
Duy Tien has advised many high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
clients such as: PV Gas; Fit 24; Pacific<br />
Land Co., Ltd; Indeco, V.S.G; San Miguel;<br />
Phu Hung Life Insurance; Mychau Printing<br />
and Packaging Holdings Company; FUVI<br />
Co., Ltd; Cham Paper Group Italia; etc.<br />
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Ms. Doan Thi Hong Trang<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> Economics & Law, Vietnam National University,<br />
Ho Chi Minh City (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: hongtrang@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Ms. Hong Trang became <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong>’s member in 2010 right after<br />
graduation with a bachelor degree in<br />
Law - major in law on international<br />
trade, National University <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi<br />
Minh City.<br />
Ms. Hong Trang has extensive<br />
experience in legal consultancy and<br />
drafting contracts, due diligence<br />
reports, advising on procedures and<br />
registration <strong>of</strong> incorporation at the<br />
British Virgin Islands (BVI), advising<br />
on negotiation and dispute<br />
resolution strategies, litigation in the<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> labor, business, commerce,<br />
civil affairs, advertising, insurance<br />
especially cases with foreign<br />
elements.<br />
knowledge, Ms. Hong Trang has been<br />
involved in lawsuits at the Singapore<br />
International Arbitration Center<br />
(SIAC) and recognition cases <strong>of</strong><br />
awards issued by the Vietnam<br />
International Arbitration Center at<br />
the Singapore Supreme Court.<br />
Some typical clients <strong>of</strong> Ms. Hong<br />
Trang: Petro Vietnam Oil Corporation<br />
(PV Oil), Machino Import Hanoi Joint<br />
Stock Company (Machinoimport), Ba<br />
Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply Joint<br />
Stock Company (BWACO), Song<br />
Giang Hydropower Joint Stock<br />
Company, Dalat Resorts<br />
Incorporation, Colgate Palmolive<br />
(Vietnam) Co., Ltd, Saint - Gobain<br />
Vietnam Co., Ltd, etc.<br />
With pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in English and legal<br />
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Ms. Ngo Thi Thuy<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: thuyngo@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Ms. Ngo Thi Thuy obtained a bachelor<br />
<strong>of</strong> laws at the HCMC University <strong>of</strong> Law in<br />
the faculty <strong>of</strong> commercial law and<br />
became a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> in<br />
2013. Before that, during her study, she<br />
released her passion in law joining<br />
internship and working at a law firm<br />
specializing in intellectual property and<br />
enterprise.<br />
Now, Ms. Thuy has had nearly 4 years<br />
<strong>of</strong> experience <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional law<br />
practice since she joined <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>.<br />
With pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in English and intensive<br />
expertise in investment and trade, she<br />
has assisted, advised and provided legal<br />
services to foreign clients for the<br />
projects relating to micr<strong>of</strong>inance<br />
(Finstar – Russia and Hayman-<br />
Singapore) and some other investment<br />
projects (EPS - Japan, Olsen Steiner<br />
Asia Limited – Singapore, Skylab<br />
Innogram – Singapore…). She also<br />
improved her pr<strong>of</strong>essional expertise<br />
and gained a lot <strong>of</strong> practical experience<br />
in some other legal fields such as<br />
consultancy in merger and acquisition,<br />
corporate restructuring, cross border<br />
transactions, corporate regulatory<br />
compliance, commerce, labour and<br />
employment.<br />
In addition, Ms. Thuy is also a Service<br />
Executive in charge <strong>of</strong> foreign clients <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>.<br />
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Mr. Tran Thai Duong<br />
• Attorney at Law<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Bar Association <strong>of</strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.M.)<br />
• Ho Chi Minh City University <strong>of</strong> Law (LL.B.)<br />
• Email: thaiduong@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Mr. Tran Thai Duong graduated<br />
with a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> laws and a Master<br />
<strong>of</strong> laws from Ho Chi Minh City<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Law. After successfully<br />
defending his master’s dissertation<br />
and acquiring the law practicing<br />
certificate, Mr. Thai Duong has<br />
became a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong>.<br />
With the ability to analyze and<br />
synthetize well, Mr. Thai Duong is<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten in charge <strong>of</strong> preparing legal<br />
training materials for businesses,<br />
providing legal advice to Vietnamese<br />
and foreign clients.<br />
In addition, Mr. Thai Duong also<br />
represents clients to negotiate in<br />
disputes; consults and prepares the<br />
lawsuit petition, defends the<br />
legitimate rights and interests <strong>of</strong><br />
Vietnamese clients and foreign clients.<br />
Through his knowledge and practical<br />
experience, Mr. Thai Duong has<br />
assisted the clients in lawsuits and legal<br />
issues, thereby building trust with<br />
clients as well as enhancing <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong>’s reputation.<br />
Some typical clients <strong>of</strong> Mr. Thai Duong:<br />
China Airlines, Vietnam Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Fumigation, My Chau Printing and<br />
Packaging Company, Saigon<br />
Construction Corporation - One<br />
member Company Limited (SGCC), San<br />
Miguel Pure Foods (VN) Company<br />
Limited, Kim Phat Real Estate Joint<br />
Stock Company.<br />
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MS. HO THI<br />
THUY LINH<br />
LEGAL<br />
ADVISORS<br />
MS. LUONG<br />
TRAN<br />
HUONG DIEM<br />
We provide our clients with superior<br />
representation, creative strategies and reliable<br />
advice.<br />
MS. LE THI THU<br />
MS. LE THI HOA<br />
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We have worked hard over the years to maintain<br />
our reputation as a fair and honest law firm that<br />
provides excellent legal care for every client we<br />
represent.<br />
MS. PHAM<br />
ANH DUONG<br />
MR. VO VAN TU<br />
Above all, our lawyers and legal advisors are<br />
committed to fully comply with standards for<br />
legal ethics and to try our utmost to protect our<br />
clients’ legitimate interests.<br />
MS. LE HOANG<br />
DIEM MY<br />
MS. NGO THI<br />
HUE MY<br />
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Apr. 2001<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised on<br />
and drafted<br />
BOT<br />
Contract for<br />
the<br />
underground<br />
car parking<br />
project in <strong>Le</strong><br />
Van Tam<br />
Park, HCMC<br />
Jul. 2005<br />
At Singapore<br />
International<br />
Arbitration<br />
Centre<br />
(SIAC), <strong>Le</strong><br />
<strong>Nguyen</strong> with<br />
Kelvin Chia<br />
Partnership<br />
Law firm<br />
successfully<br />
won the case<br />
to force the<br />
defendant<br />
(Singapore)<br />
force the<br />
defendant to<br />
compensate<br />
the damage<br />
for our client<br />
(Vietnam)<br />
with an<br />
amount <strong>of</strong><br />
USD<br />
500,000.00<br />
Feb. 2009<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised on<br />
and defended<br />
shareholder<br />
rights for Gia<br />
Dinh Textile<br />
and<br />
Garment<br />
Corporation<br />
in obtaining<br />
the right <strong>of</strong><br />
management<br />
and<br />
operation <strong>of</strong><br />
Bach Tuyet<br />
Cotton JSC<br />
Aug. 2010<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised on<br />
and<br />
represented<br />
Hoang Anh<br />
Gia Lai<br />
Group in<br />
disputes with<br />
the People's<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
Lam Dong<br />
province<br />
regarding<br />
debt<br />
restructuring.<br />
Sep. 2011<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised on<br />
and defended<br />
Phu My<br />
Hung Joint<br />
Venture<br />
Company in<br />
solving<br />
disputes over<br />
mortgage<br />
contract and<br />
land lease<br />
contract<br />
Jan. 2012<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised on<br />
and defended<br />
the legitimate<br />
rights and<br />
interests <strong>of</strong><br />
China<br />
Airlines in<br />
criminal case<br />
involving<br />
violation <strong>of</strong><br />
the criminal<br />
law <strong>of</strong> senior<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Airlines in<br />
Vietnam<br />
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Jan.2013<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
advised the<br />
Vietnam<br />
Airlines<br />
Corporation<br />
on matters<br />
relating to<br />
the capital<br />
contribution<br />
contract.<br />
Dec. 2013<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> has<br />
succeeded in<br />
implementing<br />
legal procedures<br />
for recognition<br />
and enforcement<br />
<strong>of</strong> an award <strong>of</strong><br />
Vietnam<br />
International<br />
Arbitration<br />
Centers (VIAC)<br />
at the Supreme<br />
Court <strong>of</strong><br />
Singapore. Our<br />
client - Loi Loi<br />
Import and<br />
Export Co., Ltd<br />
(Vietnam) has<br />
collected a<br />
compensation <strong>of</strong><br />
2.5 million<br />
dollars from<br />
Wilson Trading<br />
Co., Ltd (SG)<br />
Nov. 2014<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
has<br />
succeeded in<br />
completing<br />
the dossiers<br />
related to the<br />
transfer <strong>of</strong><br />
shares and<br />
change <strong>of</strong><br />
Business<br />
Registration<br />
Certificate<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dalat<br />
Resort<br />
Company-<br />
5-Star Dalat<br />
Palace Hotel<br />
Mar. 2015<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
has advised<br />
Finstar<br />
Group<br />
(Russia) in<br />
establishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> micr<strong>of</strong>inance<br />
institution in<br />
Vietnam as<br />
well as<br />
providing<br />
legal opinions<br />
for the<br />
activities <strong>of</strong><br />
this financial<br />
institution<br />
Oct.2016<br />
up to now<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
has been the<br />
winning<br />
bidder and<br />
performed the<br />
tender<br />
package for<br />
providing<br />
legal services<br />
related to the<br />
projects <strong>of</strong><br />
investment<br />
cooperation<br />
and teal<br />
estate<br />
exploitation <strong>of</strong><br />
Saigon Beer<br />
– Alcohol –<br />
Beverage<br />
Corporation<br />
(Sabeco)<br />
Nov.2016<br />
up to now<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong><br />
has been the<br />
winning<br />
bidder and<br />
performed<br />
the tender<br />
package for<br />
providing<br />
legal services<br />
related to<br />
franchising<br />
and selecting<br />
the proper<br />
partner to<br />
receive the<br />
franchise<br />
rights<br />
expected for<br />
Land Use<br />
Right <strong>of</strong> Cau<br />
Tre Export<br />
Goods<br />
Processing<br />
Joint Stock<br />
Company.<br />
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Our Clients<br />
Who makes us<br />
For over 20 years more than 1,000<br />
clients, both foreign and Vietnamese<br />
organizations and individuals, have<br />
trusted <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> and solicited our legal<br />
services. We have taken proceedings for<br />
major clients with the average <strong>of</strong> 300<br />
litigation and consultation cases<br />
annually.<br />
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PROUD<br />
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Manufacturing – Trading
Real Estate and Construction<br />
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Pharmacy<br />
Banking – Insurance – Consulting<br />
Transportation – Logistics<br />
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Energy<br />
Other clients<br />
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In 2009, according to the election<br />
result <strong>of</strong> Vietnam Law Newspaper <strong>of</strong><br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Justice, Mr. <strong>Le</strong> Thanh<br />
Kinh was one <strong>of</strong> five lawyers<br />
rewarded with the title “Lawyer <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year”.<br />
<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> belongs to the selected group <strong>of</strong><br />
Vietnamese law <strong>of</strong>fices listed on the websites <strong>of</strong><br />
foreign diplomatic agencies in Vietnam (General<br />
Consular <strong>of</strong> US, Embassy <strong>of</strong> Britain, Embassy <strong>of</strong><br />
Denmark, Embassy <strong>of</strong> Singapore and Embassy<br />
<strong>of</strong> Malaysia). This reflects the confidence <strong>of</strong> the<br />
diplomatic community in the high standard <strong>of</strong> our<br />
practice. <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> has taken part in criminal<br />
cases regarding foreign citizens from countries<br />
such as: Denmark, Ireland, Malaysia, and United<br />
States. Our managing partner had represented the<br />
former British Rocker star, Gary Glitter.<br />
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We are so proud since we have been highly<br />
appreciated by foreign law firms such as BAKER<br />
& MC KENZIE, LOVELLS, TILLEKE & GIBBINS<br />
(United States), FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS<br />
DERINGER LLP (England), FRASERS<br />
(Australia), KELVIN CHIA PARTNERSHIP<br />
(Singapore), MAYER BROWN JSM (Hong Kong<br />
SAR), VOVAN & ASSOCIATES (France), ROLDN<br />
PARTNERS (Germany), etc.<br />
In 2012, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Nguyen</strong> Law Office was<br />
one <strong>of</strong> ten leading law firms rewarded<br />
with the title “Law Firm <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year”.<br />
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Contact us<br />
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contact us.<br />
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Email: leginfo@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
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22 Lang Ha, Dong Da Dist.,<br />
Ha Noi City<br />
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Nam Duong Ward, Hai Chau Dist.<br />
Da Nang City<br />
T/F: (84-236) 369 2673<br />
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