Baker McKenzie Vietnam

On 23 October 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 137/2024/ND-CP (Decree 137) guiding the Law on E-Transactions on electronic transactions of state agencies and information systems supporting e-transactions. Our partner Manh-Hung Tran 陈孟雄, special counsel Tuan Nguyen Huu, senior associate Huyen-Minh Nguyen, and government affairs manager Tuan Linh have summarized some key issues here: https://lnkd.in/gS8pHc6k #bakermckenzie #etransactions #decree137

We are thrilled to announce that we have been honored as the Vietnam Trademark Firm of the Year at the IAM and World Trademark Review Global IP Awards held in London last week. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our clients, business partners, global IP agent networks, and colleagues for their unwavering support and trust over the years. Massive congratulations to our IP & Technology Practice and BMVN strategic leaders, including Senior Partner Manh-Hung Tran 陈孟雄, Partner cum Head of Trademarks Hoa Tran, Special Counsel Dzung Pham, and our dedicated colleagues Hai Hoang, Thanh Thuy Ninh, Son Tuan Do, Dat T. Nguyen, Chi-Dung (Jun) VO, Nhung Nguyen, Thuy Linh, Dang (Jenny), Nguyet Le, and the entire strong team here in Vietnam. For more information on our services, please visit https://lnkd.in/gjYt9AQH. #BMVN #trademark #VietnamTrademarkFirmoftheYear

🌸 Celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day at our Firm! 🌸 Today, we proudly honor the incredible women who contribute their talent, passion, and dedication to our firm. On this special occasion, we recognize the strength and resilience of women everywhere, and especially those within our team. In celebration, our male colleagues have graciously organized thoughtful gifts to express their appreciation. Additionally, we have some exciting performances lined up in the office to showcase our talent and camaraderie! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the achievements of women in our workplace and beyond. We wish all the women love, success, and happiness. Thank you for inspiring us every day! #VietnameseWomensDay #CelebratingWomen #Inspiration

On October 11, 2024, we teamed up with the HKBAV - Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam to host a highly interactive roundtable discussion on “Hong Kong Arbitration: An Ideal Mechanism for Vietnamese Businesses to Resolve Commercial Disputes with Chinese Counterparties.”   This engaging event featured insights from our expert speakers, Philipp Hanusch, Partner at Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong office, and Tri Quach, Partner in BMVN, strategic alliance with Baker McKenzie. The conversation centered on the strategic advantages of Hong Kong arbitration, highlighting its neutrality, speed, and reliable enforcement in resolving commercial disputes with Chinese entities. Our speakers also addressed some of the key challenges businesses face in arbitration and offered practical tips on navigating the process effectively.   What made the event truly special was the high level of interaction—attendees not only gained valuable insights but were also able to engage directly with our panelists, raising questions and sharing their own perspectives. Networking opportunities between industry professionals added further value to the experience. A big thank you to our participants and partners for making this event such a success!   #HongKongArbitration #CommercialDisputes #BakerMcKenzie #HKBAV #VietnameseBusinesses

We are delighted to announce that our Attorney, Minh Tan Dang (from BMVN, strategic alliance with Baker McKenzie), will be speaking at the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy in a Digital Economy panel discussion, hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. This event is part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, during which the US Embassy and its stakeholders aim to focus on discussions surrounding cybersecurity and data privacy in the digital economy. Minh Tan is one of our seasoned cybersecurity and privacy lawyers, who has extensive experience working with numerous multinational clients, supporting them with regulatory, data privacy, and cybersecurity compliance in Vietnam and across the APAC region. Join our legal expert at the panel discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gFbrCUR6 Find more details about the forum here: https://lnkd.in/gg_bbWGB #BMVN #cybersecurity #dataprivacy

On October 3rd, our Partner Chung Seck represented us at the National Assembly's Economic Committee (NAEC) event organized by the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Consortium. This marked an important moment in fostering collaboration between the business community and the NAEC. During this significant meeting, Chung had the opportunity to propose recommendations on amending the Law on Investment, focusing on enhancing investment processes, licensing and land reforms. This aligns with the upcoming 8th session of the National Assembly, where 16 laws and 2 resolutions are expected to be passed, along with a review of 12 additional legislative projects. Chung's insights on the investment law will help inform future improvements to Vietnam's legal framework. This event sets the stage for on-going engagement between NAEC and the business community, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered in shaping critical economic policies. #bakermckenzie #VBF #NAEC #investmentlaw

Our Managing Partner Oanh Nguyen and Manh-Hung Tran 陈孟雄-Hung Tran (Partner, BMVN, alliance with Baker McKenzie) had a successful third session of the Baker McKenzie General Counsel Roundtable series luncheon on October 9, 2024, featuring a panel focused on "Southeast Asia in Focus: Seizing China Plus One Opportunities." The discussion was led by Robert Wright, Baker McKenzie Partner in Hong Kong, and featured insights from Partners Daniel Pardede (Indonesia), Manh Hung Tran (Vietnam), Munir Abdul Aziz (Malaysia), and Oanh Nguyen (Vietnam), alongside Sunitha Chalam, Partner and Singapore Office Head of Brunswick Group (Singapore). They explored investment opportunities, international relations, and the regulatory landscape influenced by the 'China Plus One' strategy, providing valuable insights from their respective regions. Huge thanks to our speakers and attendees for making this event a success! #SoutheastAsia #Investment #ChinaPlusOne #FirstinAsia

Happy Vietnamese Lawyers’ Day! 🎉 Today, we honor the dedication and professionalism of lawyers across Vietnam. At Baker McKenzie Vietnam and BMVN, we are proud of our team’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal expertise and unwavering support to our clients. Thank you to all our lawyers for your contributions and for upholding the values that drive our success. Your efforts make a difference not only for our clients but also for the legal profession in Vietnam. Here’s to continuing our journey together and to many more achievements ahead! #bakermckenzie #bmvn #vietnameselawyerday

We are thrilled to announce that Baker McKenzie Vietnam and its strategic alliance BMVN have advised Hung Yen Hospitality on their monumental agreements (especially the branding and intellectually property agreements) to develop hospitality projects in Vietnam. This marks the first time this international hospitality brand has entered the Vietnam market and the third overall in Asia. We are proud to have played a role in making this deal a success and look forward to continuing to support our client as the projects progress. This investment shows that the Vietnamese economy, particularly the tourism and hospitality sector, remain attractive to both domestic and foreign investors. This matter was led by Lan P. Nguyen, Nguyen Hai Hoang, Quyet Thang Ho, Tu Nguyen, and Ta Nguyen Minh under Partner Manh-Hung Tran 陈孟雄’s guidance. See more: https://lnkd.in/gABgn6JD #bakermckenzie #bmvn #hospitality

The government of Vietnam has officially adopted Decree No. 115/2024/ND-CP ("Decree 115"), which took effect from 16 September 2024, to elaborate certain provisions of the Bidding Law for investor selection for land-use investment projects. Decree 115 also introduces new requirements on bidding for investor selection of renewable power projects and natural gas/LNG-to-power projects. Decree 115 not only improves the bidding process of investor selection in general, but also officially sets out a mandatory bidding requirement for selecting investors of power projects, thereby potentially reshaping the future of the development of power sector in Vietnam. Our partner Oanh Nguyen and senior associate Ly Le have highlighted the key new regulations under Decree 115 in the draft below: https://bmcknz.ie/3NdlMhU #bakermckenzie #biddinglaw #projectfinance