On 11 January 2025, the VILAF Hanoi Office hosted a joyous year-end celebration at the Grand Mercure Hanoi Hotel, bringing together staff and their families to commemorate a successful year.

The evening was vibrant with captivating dance and song performances by VILAF staff and their children, adding a festive and heartwarming touch to the event.

The Year-end Party also released the news about the firm’s two additional key promotions: Phuong Vu was promoted to Counsel, while Loi Pham was elevated to Senior Associate. Both were recognized for their exceptional contributions, dedication, and expertise.

Partner Lam Nguyen expressed, “Phuong has proven herself to be a committed and highly capable professional. Her promotion to Counsel reflects her steady growth and valuable contributions to VILAF. Phuong is responsible, professional, and has specialized knowledge and experience in Power and BOT sectors. This is an exciting new chapter for her, and I am confident she will continue to make a meaningful impact. Congratulations, Phuong!”

Senior Partner Linh D. Nguyen, “Loi has demonstrated exceptional dedication and competence in his role, consistently responding promptly and effectively to client queries. His willingness to tackle any task assigned to him, coupled with his adeptness in handling matters with the competent authority, has made him an invaluable asset to our team. Furthermore, Loi’s potential as a litigator is remarkable, and I am confident that he will continue to excel and contribute significantly to our firm’s success in court. I look forward to his continued growth and contributions in his new role.”

Hanoi Managing Partner, Anh Bui, remarked, “We are so grateful to our clients and friends for their unwavering support in the last 31 years, and particularly in the relatively difficult 2024. Our lawyers are fully committed to provide the best quality legal services and have been rewarded with the promotion. Congratulations to our talented energy lawyer, Phuong Vu, on her promotion to Counsel, and to our skilled litigation expert, Loi Pham, for becoming Senior Associate.”