ACSV Legal

ACSV Legal ACSV Legal is a vibrant and dynamic, Vietnam based law-firm, located in Ho Chi Minh City. "Great communicators. Very fair on pricing. Technically very good.

ACSV Legal is a vibrant and dynamic, Vietnam based law-firm, located in Ho Chi Minh City with unparalleled domestic expertise. We have one of the premier Corporate / M&A practices in Vietnam and we have extensive experience in private equity transactions with a strong commercial focus. We have advised various clients on (re-)structuring their businesses in the light of investments in or outside Vi

etnam. Our clients are typically businesses within South-East Asia which are experiencing significant growth, as well as leading international and local corporations who need advice on a broad array of multi-jurisdictional transactions. We have advised our clients on matters in a wide range of sectors and industries such as healthcare, beauty and fitness, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, IT and technology, hospitality and leisure, education, retail, manufacturing and distribution, apparel and fashion, Fintech and payment services. We have a team of experienced lawyers who are qualified in Vietnam, the UK, the US, Germany, and Malaysia in civil and common law jurisdictions. The languages spoken at ACSV Legal include Vietnamese, English, German, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, French and Malay. Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020
"The corporate team has vast cross-border expertise and is skilled in handling M&A mandates for large Vietnamese conglomerates." Very thorough.”


ILFR1000 2020
"The law firm is very good. In addition to being very knowledgeable and professional, they provide advice that is in the client's best interest, not what generates the most fees. Furthermore, they work with a sense of urgency I greatly appreciate. They always deliver their work in a timely manner, they are organized, they provide high-quality work, and are very responsive." ILFR1000 2019
"Mark and his team are perfect partners for us. I would not hesitate to recommend ACSV to any of my friends or colleagues. Mark’s team is particularly knowledgeable on cross-border private equity structuring and transactions.”

“This is a highly competent M&A/Corporate law firm able to operate to international standards. Extremely responsive. Good commercial advice. Able to rely upon them 100%. Very fluent English. In the transaction I engaged them for, I could not fault them any aspect.”


Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018
“ACSV Legal is ‘a strong firm for M&A, which excels in transactions’, with strong presence in consumer-facing sectors such as retail and leisure.”

🇻🇳 Happy Vietnam National Day! 🇻🇳Wishing our clients, partners, and colleagues a joyful holiday!Please note that our off...
31/08/2026

🇻🇳 Happy Vietnam National Day! 🇻🇳

Wishing our clients, partners, and colleagues a joyful holiday!

Please note that our office will be closed on 1-2 September 2026. For assistance during the holiday, please contact us at [email protected].

AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTERVietnam has established a legal framework governing crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The...
28/08/2026

AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER

Vietnam has established a legal framework governing crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The Law on Digital Technology Industry 2025 recognises crypto assets as a category of digital assets, while Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP provides for a pilot regime. Effective 1 September 2026, Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP establishes a dedicated administrative sanctions regime for violations relating to crypto assets and the crypto asset market.

In this edition, we highlight:
✔️ Crypto Asset Market Participants
✔️ Enforcement Framework and Sanctions
✔️ Service Providers and Issuers
✔️ Investors, Banks and Transaction Requirements
✔️ Key Compliance Considerations

If implemented effectively, this framework is expected to provide greater legal certainty, encourage market participants to conduct transactions through licensed crypto asset service providers, and support Vietnam’s efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering regime. It may also contribute to a more transparent and orderly crypto asset market and provide a stronger regulatory foundation for its continued development.

📰 Read our full article here: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=34be2e0cd7a31215af1cfaec8&id=3d9db66bb7
🌐 For more legal updates and insights, visit: www.acsvlegal.com
📩 For inquiries, contact us: [email protected]

Vietnam Proposes Key Changes to Competition Law for the Digital EconomyIn June 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade ...
22/08/2026

Vietnam Proposes Key Changes to Competition Law for the Digital Economy

In June 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade released a draft law proposing amendments to the 2018 Competition Law. The proposed changes seek to address the growing impact of digital platforms, data and artificial intelligence (AI) on competition and respond to the evolving dynamics of Vietnam’s digital economy.

The proposed amendments focus on key areas that may affect technology enterprises and foreign investors:
✔️ Competition Rules for the Digital Economy
✔️ Economic Concentration Regulations
✔️ Key Procedural Changes

The draft law reflects Vietnam’s efforts to modernise its competition regime in response to the growing role of digital platforms, data and AI. Technology enterprises and foreign investors should assess the potential implications for platform governance, data and algorithm use, competition compliance and transaction planning.

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📩 For inquiries, contact: [email protected]

ACSV Legal is  !We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Corporate & Commercial ...
10/08/2026

ACSV Legal is !

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Corporate & Commercial Practice in Ho Chi Minh City.

Open position:
☑️ Junior Associate: https://lnkd.in/gcM_vhpZ

Apply now: [email protected]

✨Partnership AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce our partnership with Dobson & Partners, strengthening our ability to...
10/08/2026

✨Partnership Announcement

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Dobson & Partners, strengthening our ability to support clients across Southeast Asia in a range of sectors, including business, corporate and commercial, private equity, hospitality, energy, real estate and construction, and banking and finance.

Dobson & Partners is a boutique law firm with a dedicated focus on these sectors, advising a diverse range of clients - from multinational corporations to small businesses and individuals - on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Headquartered in Bangkok, Dobson & Partners provides legal services throughout Southeast Asia, delivering practical, commercially focused advice tailored to the region’s dynamic hospitality market.

The firm is led by Tim Dobson, Founding and Managing Partner, who has been recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific for his Hospitality & Hotels practice in both 2025 and 2026.

Through this partnership, we look forward to combining our respective strengths to deliver seamless, cross-border legal solutions and exceptional value to our clients throughout the region.

JULY 2026 NEWSLETTERThe Ministry of Finance has proposed significant reforms to Vietnam's securities regulatory framewor...
24/07/2026

JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER

The Ministry of Finance has proposed significant reforms to Vietnam's securities regulatory framework through the Draft Amended Law on Securities and the Draft Decree on the public offering of bonds by PPP project enterprises. The proposals aim to enhance transparency, strengthen investor protection, and expand access to capital for PPP projects.

In this edition, we highlight:
✔️ New IPO share distribution requirements
✔️ Bond payment guarantee regulations
✔️ Conditions for public bond offerings by PPP project enterprises
✔️ Reporting and disclosure obligations for PPP project bond issuers

If adopted, these reforms are expected to strengthen Vietnam's capital market and provide greater legal certainty for businesses and investors.

📰 Read our full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRSx4AZ6
🌐 For more legal updates and insights, visit: www.acsvlegal.com
📩 For inquiries, contact us: [email protected]

Draft Amendments to Four Key Commercial LawsVietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has released a Draft Law proposing ...
17/07/2026

Draft Amendments to Four Key Commercial Laws

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has released a Draft Law proposing amendments to four key commercial laws:

✔️ Law on Commerce 2005
- Introduction of a statutory definition of counterfeit goods
- Removal of overlapping and outdated provisions
✔️ Law on Competition 2018
- Expanded liability for facilitating anti-competitive conduct
- Revised market share assessment in the digital platform environment
- Greater flexibility in regulating economic concentrations
✔️ Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017
- New provisions on the re-importation of previously exported goods
- Reforms to self-certification and free sale procedures
✔️ Law on Protection of Consumer Rights 2023
- Proposed amendments to strengthen the consumer protection framework

The Draft Law is expected to be discussed by the National Assembly in October 2026 and, if approved, is anticipated to take effect on 1 March 2027.

The proposed amendments form part of Vietnam's ongoing efforts to modernize its commercial legal framework by streamlining administrative procedures, removing regulatory overlaps, and aligning domestic laws with international trade commitments. If adopted, the reforms are expected to enhance legal certainty, reduce compliance burdens, and create a more transparent and business-friendly environment for businesses operating in Vietnam.

📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gyNqWS9m
🌐 For more legal updates and insights, visit: www.acsvlegal.com
📩 For inquiries, contact: [email protected]

MAY 2026 NEWSLETTERVietnam has introduced new regulatory measures to enhance transparency, digitalisation, and the admin...
13/05/2026

MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Vietnam has introduced new regulatory measures to enhance transparency, digitalisation, and the administration of land-related financial obligations in the real estate sector, with a focus on improving market data accessibility and fee determination mechanisms.

Key developments include Decree No. 357/2025/ND-CP, establishing a centralised real estate information system and electronic identification codes (EIDs), and Resolution No. 254/2025/QH15, together with Decree No. 50/2026/ND-CP, introducing reforms to the determination of land use fees and land rental fees.

✔️ Digitalisation of the real estate market framework (EIDs, centralised database)
✔️ Reforms on land use and land rental fee mechanisms (conversion incentives, cost clarification, revised calculations)

These measures reflect a broader shift towards digitalisation, transparency, and standardisation in Vietnam’s real estate regulatory framework.

📰 Read our full article here: https://lnkd.in/gZwrQaaS
🌐 For more legal updates and insights, visit: www.acsvlegal.com
📩 For inquiries, contact us: [email protected]

Vietnam’s Domestic Carbon Exchange UpdateOn 19 January 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 29/2026/ND-CP, ...
06/05/2026

Vietnam’s Domestic Carbon Exchange Update

On 19 January 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 29/2026/ND-CP, establishing the legal framework for a centralised domestic carbon exchange. The Decree introduces requirements for the registration, custody, trading, and settlement of GHG emission quotas and carbon credits.

With a pilot phase through 31 December 2028 and full operation expected from 2029, the new regime presents important compliance and operational considerations for businesses, financial institutions, and project developers.

Key areas to watch include:
✔️ Categories of impacted businesses
✔️ Participation requirements and trading mechanics
✔️ Compliance obligations and regulatory exposure

As implementing regulations continue to develop, enterprises should proactively assess potential impacts on governance, compliance, and carbon cost exposure.

📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gvQi9_kn
🌐 For more legal updates and insights, visit: www.acsvlegal.com
📩 For inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Wishing you and your families a joyful holiday.From all of us at ACSV Legal
24/04/2026

Wishing you and your families a joyful holiday.
From all of us at ACSV Legal

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