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We provide professional legal advice and assistance to investors in Vietnam and Myanmar.

With offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon, APFL & Partners is led by a core team of France and UK-qualified lawyers.

22/09/2026

[ ] 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 – 𝗠&𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚖️

As M&A and financial transactions become increasingly complex and cross-border, plays an important role in addressing the specific challenges that may arise from these transactions and their disputes.

The upcoming session of the 𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗩𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, organised by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with ADR Vietnam Chambers LLC (ADRVN), will bring together leading practitioners and experts to discuss key issues in and .

Minh Nguyen, Partner at APFL Partners, a member of LPA Law, and Head of Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, will share her insights alongside other experienced arbitration practitioners and experts.

The discussion will cover a range of substantive and procedural issues, including representations and warranties, price adjustment mechanisms, multi-party and multi-contract arbitration, interim measures, expert evidence and the drafting of effective dispute resolution clauses.

📅 25 September 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM (Vietnam time)
💻 Online via Zoom
🎤 Language: English

Thank you to VIAC and ADRVN for this opportunity. We look forward to an insightful discussion!

👉 Registration and details: https://viac.vn/en/news-events/viac-x-adrvn-vas-crossover-2026-specialised-arbitration-in-focus-02-ma-and-financial-arbitration-n2610.html?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewv2e0PsPIBVjINxqvkEtUkMKjK7N_wZLqjiDuGTmLlxe9pH1SiJIDEnzYfU_aem_vPOvaKiAWtCeXVCq6dz1rw

11/09/2026

🇻🇳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

🔎 From compliance to enforcement: Decree No. 330/2026/ND-CP introduces a new sanctions regime, with significant financial penalties for serious violations, including cross-border data transfers in .

👉 Find out more in our latest article: https://www.apflpartners.com/legal-update-vietnams-new-personal-data-sanctions-regime-key-implications-for-businesses/

03/09/2026

🇻🇳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗫 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

🔎 Circular 38/2026 introduces important changes to DICA requirements, IFC investments and cross-border capital transfers in . What do foreign investors need to know? 💵

👉 Find out more in our latest article: https://www.apflpartners.com/legal-update-new-fx-regulations-on-foreign-investment-activities-in-vietnam/

26/08/2026

🇻🇳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

🔎 is reshaping its landscape. A new framework sets clear ownership thresholds and divestment priorities for 2026–2030, with important implications for investors. 📊

👉 Find out more in our latest article: https://www.apflpartners.com/legal-update-vietnams-new-criteria-on-classification-of-state-owned-enterprises/

21/08/2026

🇸🇬🇻🇳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺

Our APFL Partners team had the pleasure to welcome a delegation from The Law Society of Singapore to our Ho Chi Minh City office on 19 August, as part of its 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘎𝘰 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦.

We greatly appreciated the opportunity to exchange views, share experiences and explore opportunities for closer collaboration between the legal communities of and .

A warm thank you to the delegation, led by Professor Tan Cheng Han SC, President of the Law Society of Singapore, for the insightful and engaging discussions.

We look forward to continuing this dialogue and strengthening our relationship through future initiatives. 🤝

19/08/2026

expands Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) disclosure requirements for enterprises 🇻🇳

🔎 Vietnam is tightening its regime — expanding disclosure requirements, broadening the definition of beneficial ownership and introducing new penalties for non-compliance.

👉 Find out more in our latest article: https://www.apflpartners.com/legal-update-vietnam-expands-ultimate-beneficial-owner-ubo-disclosure-requirements-for-enterprises/

18/08/2026

Construction Contracts: what Decree 210/2026 Changes for Businesses 🇻🇳

🔎 Vietnam’s new Decree introduces significant changes to — from a broader scope of application and new pricing models to changes in performance security, claims and dispute resolution. 🏗️

👉Find out more in our latest article: https://www.apflpartners.com/decree-210-2026-nd-cp-what-the-new-construction-contract-rules-mean-for-your-projects/

22/07/2026

[ ] 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗣𝗔 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Stay informed with the latest legal and regulatory updates and insights from LPA Law’s six regional offices in , , , , , and .🌏

Our Smart News features:
✅ Key legislative and judicial developments across our jurisdictions
✅ Highlights on emerging regulatory and market trends
✅ Insights and news from our regional teams

Whether you are navigating cross-border investments, compliance matters, or corporate transactions in Asia, our newsletter provides the intelligence you need to stay ahead.

🔎 Click here to read it 👉: https://eye.lpalawsmartevent.com/m2?r=wAXNCa-4NWE5NmQ5ZTZiODViNTM1MGVmMWNlMDY4xBDQxtCkW9CW0IkGQtCR0LUCTQ0WDdCY0IK4NjQyMWE1NTc0MDllZGM0MGZjY2VlZDBjsWFzaW1vbkBscGFsYXcuY29toJ-2NnFJZDRFcHlRR3E2cFlKOXVwRHFfd6C2N1JvclNyVHFUOUdXODE2NllsdmI5QaCqQ09OVEFDVF9JRLZIUTdldVZQTlExU0RxQmdWTGdwTEdntkRmREtjTnVSUzlHMjFRX3lLOGc0SVGhWLNFTUFJTF9DT1JSRUNUSU9OX0lEoLZObTVwQjRFWVNObURfQkU0ZnFMa0hBpVNpbW9usU9SSUdJTl9DQVBUSU9OX0lE2TRMaXN0ZSBkZSBkaWZmdXNpb24gLSBOZXdzbGV0dGVyIEFzaWEgLSBKdWx5IDIwMjYuY3N2rk9SSUdJTl9LSU5EX0lEo0NTVrNQSE9ORV9DT1JSRUNUSU9OX0lEoLZRU3h3aTVOTFF4cWEzM25VTm9ibjZnoKhTVEFURV9JRKJPa7ZZalI2WkRobVR0MnAxSUNBR19nc25RolNHtmJGXzZKQTBoU2ktdXVHbVd2MWRLekGgtm1mNWktZTdkUjRtSEY1OGNuYWpSbmekQXVkZbZvdjg1WG5mbVQ2R1pkdmNXRE5pUzNnrUxQQSBTaW5nYXBvcmW2UEFfT0tlS2tTLVdnU0tNRGNXYjczd6A=

09/07/2026

[Announcement] 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗵 𝗡𝗴𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗣𝗙𝗟 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

APFL Partners, a member of LPA Law, continues to strengthen its capabilities in and in response to growing demand for sophisticated and services. 🇻🇳

We are pleased to announce that Minh Nguyen has joined the firm as Partner and 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in . She is joined by associates Anh Nguyen and Mai Tran Quoc Thieu, further strengthening our contentious capabilities with a highly experienced team.

With more than 15 years of experience, Minh is widely recognized for her expertise in , and . She regularly advises and represents multinational corporations and Vietnamese clients in complex domestic and cross-border disputes before leading arbitral institutions, including the , and .

Recognized individually in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide for Dispute Resolution, Minh brings outstanding technical expertise, extensive experience in cross-border matters and a strong reputation within both the Vietnamese and international arbitration communities.

As Head of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration practice, Minh will lead the continued development of one of APFL Partners' historic flagship practices while working closely with LPA Law's offices across and to support clients in complex disputes, international arbitration and strategic risk management.

Minh's appointment also marks an important milestone for APFL Partners as she becomes the firm's first Vietnamese partner. It reflects our continued commitment to investing in exceptional Vietnamese legal talent while further strengthening our ability to support clients across Vietnam and beyond.

As a member of LPA Law, with offices across more than 15 jurisdictions worldwide, APFL Partners will continue to strengthen its platform and deliver seamless legal support to domestic and international clients throughout Southeast Asia.

Read the full press release here: https://www.apflpartners.com/welcome-apfl-partners-strengthens-its-dispute-resolution-and-arbitration-practice-with-the-arrival-of-minh-nguyen-as-partner/

28/05/2026

On the occasion of the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Hanoi, APFL Partners was honored to participate in a constructive discussion with the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 regarding several important regulatory developments affecting foreign-invested businesses in . 🇻🇳

During the discussions, Antoine Logeay, Partner at APFL Partners, and Long Tran, Of Counsel, had the opportunity to share comments on the draft decree intended to replace Decree 09/2018/ND-CP governing trading and commercial activities of in Vietnam.

This issue remains particularly important for many international consumer brands and commercial operators active in Vietnam, especially in light of the EVFTA commitments and the implementation since 2025 of the removal of the Economic Needs Test (ENT) for EU investors.

It was encouraging to see the openness of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and its willingness to engage with the business community on practical implementation issues and remaining regulatory challenges.

Constructive dialogue between authorities and the private sector remains essential to improving legal certainty, facilitating investment, and supporting Vietnam’s continued economic integration.

A sincere thank you to EuroCham Vietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and all members of the Legal Sector Committee for fostering this valuable platform for dialogue and collaboration. We look forward to continuing to contribute to discussions that support a transparent and business-friendly regulatory environment in Vietnam.

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