We are thrilled to share that VILAF Counsel Hanh Hien Nguyen has been named a 2025 ALB Asia 40 Under 40! Selected from over 500 nominees across various jurisdictions and practice areas, Hanh Hien stands out as the only Vietnamese lawyer recognized in this year’s prestigious list. This honor reflects her outstanding legal work, strong endorsements from clients and colleagues, and her remarkable potential for future growth. Read the full story here.
We’re delighted to share that VILAF has once again been recognized as an Outstanding Firm by Asialaw this year — marking our eighth consecutive year receiving this honor. Thank you to Asialaw for the recognition, to our clients, colleagues and friends for your trust, and to our incredible team for your hard work.
Legal Bulletin: October 2025
Posted on Oct 9, 2025 in Legal Update by VILAF
1. Securities On 11 September 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 245/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 245”) amending Decree No. 155/2020/ND-CP dated 31 December 2020 implementing the Law on Securities (“Decree 155”). Decree 245 took effect from the date of signing and introduces some key changes as follows. Amending provisions related to foreign investors Documents identifying the status of professional securities investors being foreign individuals and foreign institutions are specified in Decree 245 as follows: – If […]
VILAF warmly congratulates Royal De Heus on the signing of its acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, marking another important milestone in De Heus’ strategic expansion across Asia. We are proud to have assisted De Heus in the legal due diligence in Vietnam for this transaction, building on our previous collaboration in De Heus’ acquisition of Masan Feed. The acquisition marks a significant step in De Heus’ long-term and sustainable growth strategy, reinforcing its position in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while enabling direct market access to South Korea and the Philippines. Our sincere […]
The global energy transition is no longer a distant aspiration—it is the defining industrial and environmental challenge of our time. For Vietnam, the stakes could not be higher. Reliable, affordable, and clean electricity will determine not only the country’s ability to meet its climate commitments but also its competitiveness in a carbon-constrained global economy. Remarkable Progress—But with Structural Strains Vietnam’s record over the past ten years is nothing short of extraordinary. Especially, between 2019 and […]