IHC Commended External Counsel Vietnam, 2024

January 2, 2025
India Singapore UAE Hong Kong Philippines China Thailand Malaysia South Korea 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...

Top Tier In-House Counsel List 2024

January 2, 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural “Top Tier In-House Counsel” list, a new initiative designed to honor the best in-house counsel and compliance professionals in the industry. This recognition is more than just an accolade; it serves to inspire and elevate the legal community. Our aim is to spotlight in-house counsel who exemplify key qualities such as innovation, dedication, efficiency, corporate social responsibility, and a commitment to diversity. This list celebrates those setting the gold standard for others to follow. Albertha Dewandari Bank Indonesia Al-Shwaid de Leon-Ismael Frontiir Company Ltd Aneeza Siddiqui Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Anh Van Trinh Maybank Anne Leung BGC Group Belinda Ng Kerry Logistics Carina Wessels Alexforbes Dalvin Kaur Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) Daniel Lo Acheron Trading Deepa Sood Metro Brands Limited Dhruv Paul Noon Dominyka Derbutaite Yolk Brands Doris Chen Firmenich Duc Tran Home Credit VN Eddie Chan Hong Kong Tourism Board Edward Tung Ori Capital Erwin Aditya Brataatmadja PT Siloam International Hospitals Evelyn Chan Citi Froilan Castelo Globe Telecom Hartini Zainal Abidin Permodalan Nasional Berhad Hemant Kumar Larsen & Toubro Group Jacob Turner Citibank Janina Arriola Alternergy Holdings Corporation Jeny Yeh ACO tech Jessie Fok BNP Paribas Jun Jung Intuitive Surgical (Korea) Inc. Kanokpan Jarikasem PTT Public Company KATHERINE NIXON DIFC AUTHORITY KHUSHBOO TAHILRAMANI DIFC AUTHORITY Lilian Lu Tapestry Inc Long Ho HSBC Vietnam Ly Thi Phuong Lam HSBC Vietnam Mahashwetha Ghosh Avery Dennison India May El Ghamry Al Ansari Financial Services Michael Ting Manulife Michelle Hung COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited Minah Choi Intuitive Surgical (Korea) Inc. Noor Maki RCS Nor Marhama Yahya FGV Holdings Berhad Penny Koo...

IHC Magazine: Dec 2024 issue with Counsel of the Year Awards 2024 and focus on Dispute Resolution

December 19, 2024
In this issue, we celebrate the IHC Counsel of the Year Awards, featuring insights from winning teams, delve into the future of dispute resolution with insights from in-house counsel, and sit down with Ben Bury, General Counsel of Gammon Construction, for an insightful Q&A. We also bring you the latest news, deals, and career moves shaping the in-house legal landscape.

The Greater China IP Updates – November 2024

November 18, 2024
Taiwan Publishes IPR Statistics for Patents in 2nd quarter of 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, TIPO processed a total of 17,683 patent applications, comprising 11,988 inventions, 3,766 utility models, and 1,929 designs, as well as 23,885 trademark registration applications.  Compared to the same quarter in 2023, the number of patent applications from resident applicants saw a 2% decline, while applications from non-residents increased by 6%.  Overall, there was a positive growth trend in the total number of applications compared to the same period last year.  In terms of resident invention patent applicants, TSMC has maintained the top position for 8 consecutive years since the second quarter of 2017.  Second was Nanya Technology, third was AU Optronics, fourth was Inventec, and fifth was Innolux.  As to the non-resident invention patent applicants, Applied Materials was top of the list, Samsung Electronics was second, Qualcomm was third, Tokyo Electronics was fourth, and Coupang was fifth.  Looking at invention patents from the source countries, Japan was first, the US was second, China was third, South Korea was fourth, and Germany was fifth. For design patents, residents filed 855 design patent applications, and non-residents filed 1,074 design patent applications.  Shu-Te University was the top applicant for design patents in this period, L&F Plastics was second, Compal was third, Tong Yah was fourth, and Delta was fifth.  Amongst non-residents design patent applicants, Zhejiang Smart Intelligence was first, Ford Global Technologies was second, BMW was third, Molex was fourth, and China Wonderland was fifth. Looking at trademarks from the source countries, China was first, Japan was second, the US was third, South Korea was...

The Greater China IP Updates – September 2024

November 2, 2024
AMD Unveils Locations for Research and Development Centers in Taiwan In a vote of confidence in Taiwan’s role as a tech ecosystem, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has chosen to locate its new R & D centers in Tainan and Kaohsiung.  The new facilities are part of a NT 8.64 billion dollar project to advance its development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and silicon photonics.  AMD is the latest in a series of global semiconductor companies seeking to build their R & D centers in Taiwan under the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ A+ global R & D and innovation partnership program.  The US chip company was granted a subsidy of NT 3.31 billion dollars in July, which accounts for about 38% of the company’s costs for this investment.  AMD’s decision came as Taiwan has formed an extensive supply chain to provide components for the world’s AI devices, from AI chips made by TSMC to AI servers assembled by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and Wiwynn Corp., amongst others.  AI chip giant Nvidia Corp. has set up its first AI R & D center in Taipei’s Neihu District and is scouting sites for a second, likely in Kaohsiung.  Semiconductor equipment makers ASML Holding NV, Lam Research Corp. and Applied Materials Inc. previously also received grants to set up local R & D sites through the same program.  Another developing trend is that, in order to expand the local tech talent, Kaohsiung has been working with the nation’s prestigious schools.  At the beginning of this year, National Tsing Hua University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kaohsiung...

Confirming Solidarity for a Green World – Acts impact louder than words at COP29

October 30, 2024
Valuing life with a climate change countering motto ‘save our planet’ ambitions remain on top priority for the world, enabling action at COP29 hosted by Baku for 2024. COP29 President-Designate letter describes the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan as “a litmus test” for the Paris Agreement, global climate action, and cooperation, with a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) on climate finance as its “centerpiece” with an active engagement of global, regional, national, and subnational groups by adopting an advanced “holistic view” of sustainable development with an exclusive process that delivers inclusive outcomes. At COP29, the participating countries will be further reporting on their respective actions post COP28 and reaffirming their commitments towards climate change objectives while exploring opportunities. Diversified Partnering Options Vietnam signed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) on 14 December 2022 with G7 countries and as it maintains momentum, there are challenges pertaining to mobilization stream when it gets elevated considering economic instability posed to due fluctuating global economic and security dynamics. On one hand, Vietnam focusses on integrating the local industry as a trend towards its Industrial Revolution 4.0, while modernising and digitalising the power systems and networks by embracing smart technologies. In its green journey the country acknowledges and emphasize on the importance of integrating renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower when in parallel it promotes its energy security with other sources of electricity generation. On the other hand, financing remains a riddle that is yet to be solved. Although, international commitments, green funds, bonds, and credit sources are in abundance to ensure a sustainable energy transition, but bankability consistently...