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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 />

Director<br />

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About Us<br />

2 - 6<br />

Outstanding<br />

Figures<br />

7<br />

About the<br />

Attorneys<br />

14 - 39<br />

Excellent<br />

Results<br />

42 - 43<br />

Our<br />

Expertise<br />

8 - 13<br />

The <strong>Le</strong>gal<br />

Advisors<br />

40 - 41<br />

Our<br />

Representative<br />

Clients<br />

44 - 49<br />

Our<br />

Achievements<br />

50 - 51<br />

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 />

Should you require any further information regarding our services, please do not hesitate to<br />

contact us.<br />

Website: www.lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />

Email: leginfo@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />

Head <strong>of</strong>fice in Ho Chi Minh<br />

<strong>Le</strong>vel 7, Khang Thong Building<br />

67 <strong>Nguyen</strong> Thi Minh Khai, Dist.1,<br />

Ho Chi Minh City<br />

T: (84-28) 3925 6416/17<br />

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E: leginfo@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />

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Suite 304B, TDL Building<br />

22 Lang Ha, Dong Da Dist.,<br />

Ha Noi City<br />

T: (84-24) 3776 1019<br />

F: (84-24) 3776 1013<br />

E: hanoirep@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />

Branch <strong>of</strong>fice in Da Nang<br />

<strong>Le</strong>vel 2, 159 <strong>Nguyen</strong> Van Linh,<br />

Nam Duong Ward, Hai Chau Dist.<br />

Da Nang City<br />

T/F: (84-236) 369 2673<br />

E: danangrep@lenguyenlaw<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />

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