Commended External Counsel of the Year 2024 award honors exceptional contributions and exemplary service in external legal support. It stands as a testament to the invaluable collaboration between private practice lawyers and in-house legal teams. Awardees are chosen based on recommendations, votes, and testimonials from in-house counsel and other legal service buyers across Asia and the Middle East. This recognition highlights the essential role these legal professionals play in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of in-house legal departments.
Here are the Commended External Counsel 2024, Vietnam*.
Richard Stapley Oh
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.
Nguyen Anh Tuan
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.
Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen
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.
Bui Ngoc Hong
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.
Bui Linh
Allens
Minh Duong
Asia Counsel Vietnam
Oanh Nguyen
Baker & McKenzie (Vietnam) Ltd.
Tuan Nguyen
Bizconsult
Dr. Nguyen Thi Lang
Duane Morris
Dang The Duc
Indochine Counsel
Le Net
LNT & Parners
Nguyen Huu Phuoc
Phuoc & Partners
Sesto E Vecchi
Russin & Vecchi
Kien Trung Trinh
Tilleke & Gibbibs
Thomas J. Treutler
Tilleke & Gibbibs
Waewpen Piemwichai
Tilleke & Gibbibs
Ngoc Anh Bui
Vilaf
Hung Q. Nguyen
VILAF
Linh Doan
WFW
Vu Dzung
YKVN
Luu Tien Dzung
YKVN