IHC Commended External Counsel Vietnam, 2024

KMPG rstapleyoh@kpmg.com.vn Qualified in Western Australia, Richard Stapley-Oh has been living and practicing law in Southeast Asia since 2007. Prior to that, Richard worked in Perth, Australia. As the Managing Partner for KPMG’s member law firm in Vietnam and Cambodia, Richard is responsible for the day-to-day operations of KPMG Law, one of Vietnam’s leading law practices, and serves as KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia’s General Counsel.
Attentive to detail, commercially minded and results-oriented, Richard thrives on exceeding clients’ expectations while maintaining a professional yet personable approach.

I am very grateful to the In House Community for their recognition, and I thank my colleagues at KPMG Law in Vietnam for their untiring efforts to meet our clients’ expectations.  

LNT & Parners Tuan.Nguyen@lntpartners.com Dr. Anh Tuan Nguyen is a partner in charge of the firm’s Corporate practice group. Leading multinational companies in the pharmaceutical, FMCG and consumer goods industries regularly seek Dr. Nguyen’s expert advice in matters concerning importation, distribution, sales and antitrust. He leads a team specialized in the healthcare sector and antitrust. Dr. Nguyen is recognized by the legal community as one of the few qualified competition law experts in Vietnam who has an in-depth understanding of international antitrust regulations and their application under Vietnamese Competition Law.

I am truly honored to receive this distinguished recognition from the in-house counsel. This acknowledgment inspires me to continue striving for excellence and upholding the trust of those I serve. My heartfelt thanks go to my clients, colleagues, and friends for their support, and to the In-House Community for this incredible recognition.

LNT & Parners quyen.hoang@lntpartners.com Ms. Quyen Hoang is a partner in charge of the firm’s    Corporate practice group. She advises on matters of corporate and commercial compliance, M&A, contract drafting and negotiation, investment, labor, and intellectual property.  Ms. Hoang and her team have been consistently and proactively involved in the successful completion of various projects, including numerous high profile foreign-invested projects, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and corporate management. She has also been active in mediation, arbitration and dispute settlement.

I am deeply honored to be recognized by the in-house counsel. This meaningful recognition reinforces my commitment to working diligently and prioritizing the interests of those I serve. I am immensely grateful for the unwavering support of my clients, colleagues, friends, and the In-House Community.

LNT & Parners hong.bui@lntpartners.com Mr. Hong Bui is a Partner of LNT & Partners. He is in charge of the Corporate practice group. He advises many aspects of investment in Vietnam, especially M&A, compliance, corporate restructuring, corporate investigation, employment, and dispute settlement. Mr. Hong’s experience extends into many industry, including manufacturing; energy; insurance; trading and retail; logistics; education; healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Hong is a contributor to business publications and seminars, regarding cross-border M&A; merger filing; restructuring; employment; and dispute settlement in Vietnam.
Mr. Hong has been named an In-House Community – Commended External Counsel of the Year consecutively through 2017 – 2023, and this year.

This is the sixth time I have received this award. I am much honored to be recognised by the in-house counsels. This special honor affirms my belief that I can only be a value-adding lawyer by working hard and striving for clients’ interest. I appreciate the valuable supports from my clients, my colleagues and friends, and the In-House Community.

VILAF hung@vilaf.com.vn Hung has been a recognized leading lawyer for more than 10 years in Banking&Finance and Capital Markets by various international legal magazines, such as IFLR1000, Legal500, Chambers&Partners, AsiaLaw and Asia Business Law Journal. Inhouse Community ranks Hung as Commended External Counsel of the Year in 2021 and 2024.

Clients commented Hung “provides legal advice together with local market practice and mitigation” (IFLR1000) and “knowledgeable in the banking sector and fully committed to the client.” (AsiaLaw)

I am deeply grateful to be recognized by our clients, colleagues, and the in-house community with this prestigious award. This honor is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire VILAF team. I look forward to continuing our journey of delivering exceptional services to our valued clients.

VILAF anh.bui@vilaf.com.vn  With 29 years of practice and research, Ngoc Anh is a business lawyer with international expertise and local experience on Corporate/M&A, SOE Equitization & State Divestment, foreign direct investment, corporate restructure, contract law, employment, market access, customs and WTO. Ngoc Anh advised Fortune 500 companies in many of Vietnam’s most complex and largest M&A, new foreign investment and regulatory audits and controversies. Since 2023, Ngoc Anh has been ranked as a Highly Regarded Lawyer by IFLR1000, a Notable Practitioner by AsiaLaw and one of Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal since 2020. Ngoc Anh was awarded ALB Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers in 2022 and In-House Community considers him as Commended External Counsel of the Year 2021 and 2024. One of his recent deals received the Deal of the Year: Project Finance 2024 by IFLR.

I am deeply honored to be recognized by clients, colleagues, and the in-house community for this award.  Sincerest thanks to VILAF lawyers and staff for your dedicated works for the clients in 2024, and we look forward to fostering the highest quality legal services to our clients. As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to extend our appreciation for your unwavering support and trust over the past 31 years!  2024 again was marked by significant achievements and growth for our firm, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead in 2025.  Our focus remains firmly on delivering exceptional legal services tailored to your businesses and beyond your expectations. We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

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