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Indochine Counsel Indochine Counsel - The leading commercial law firm with more than two decades of service - Your Trusted Partner in Navigating Vietnam's Legal Landscape!

Indochine Counsel is one of the leading commercial law firms in Vietnam. We provide legal services in Inward Investment; Corporate & Commercial; Mergers & Acquisitions; Securities & Capital Markets; Banking & Finance; Property & Construction; Taxation; International Trade; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property; and Technology & Media. We aim to provide quality legal services and add value to clients through effective customised legal solutions

🏆 Indochine Counsel is Ranked by asialaw 2026 in 6 Practice AreasLegal recognition is meaningful when it reflects the wo...
26/10/2026

🏆 Indochine Counsel is Ranked by asialaw 2026 in 6 Practice Areas

Legal recognition is meaningful when it reflects the work behind it: the ability to navigate complex legal issues, understand clients’ business priorities, and deliver practical advice in a changing regulatory environment.

We are pleased to share that Indochine Counsel has been recognised in six practice areas in the asialaw 2026 Edition:

✨ Recognised Firm:
▪️Corporate and M&A
▪️Dispute Resolution

🎉 Notable Firm:
▪️Construction
▪️Real Estate
▪️Intellectual Property
▪️Labour and Employment

These recognitions reflect the collective efforts of our lawyers across diverse practice areas, combining legal knowledge, sector understanding and a practical approach to the challenges businesses face in Vietnam.

For our clients, this recognition reinforces our commitment to providing commercially grounded legal advice, helping them navigate transactions, manage disputes, address regulatory challenges and make informed decisions as their businesses evolve.

We thank our team for their dedication and collaboration, and our clients for their continued trust and confidence in us.

📖 See the full 2026 rankings here: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-asialaw-rankings-2026

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For legal advice or assistance, please contact our team:

🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

🚨 A deal falls through. What happens to the deposit?Whether you are paying or receiving a deposit, a failed transaction ...
23/10/2026

🚨 A deal falls through. What happens to the deposit?

Whether you are paying or receiving a deposit, a failed transaction can leave more than the deal at stake. Is the deposit agreement valid? What happens if either party breaches it? And how long do you have to bring a claim?

Vietnam’s Resolution No. 03/2026/NQ-HDTP (“Resolution 03”), effective from 15 October 2026, provides guidance on resolving deposit disputes—issues that can directly affect a business’s ability to protect or recover its funds.

Key topics covered include:

• Form and validity of deposit agreements;
• Assets used as deposits;
• Legal consequences of breaching deposit agreements; and
• Statute of limitations for deposit disputes.

These provisions may be relevant to businesses and individuals entering into deposit agreements, particularly in transactions where the validity of the deposit, contractual breaches or the recovery of deposited assets may become disputed.

For businesses entering into or reviewing deposit arrangements, these questions deserve attention before a disagreement becomes a dispute. Clear terms at the outset can help parties understand their obligations and the consequences if the transaction does not proceed as planned.

📖 Read more: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-sa-resolution03

Authors:
- Mr. Pham Viet Tuan - Partner | Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction
- Mr. Pham Dac Hoang - Associate
- Mr. Du Gia Huy - Legal Assistant
- Ms. Phan Van Anh - Legal Assistant

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If you would like to discuss how Resolution No. 03/2026/NQ-HDTP may affect your business or require tailored advice on deposit agreements and dispute prevention, please contact our team.
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

Advancing Vietnam - China Legal Cooperation | Indochine Counsel at Hainan Free Trade Port Legal WeekFrom 15 to 18 Octobe...
22/10/2026

Advancing Vietnam - China Legal Cooperation | Indochine Counsel at Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week

From 15 to 18 October 2026, our Partner | Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction, Mr. Pham Viet Tuan participated in the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week in Hainan, China.

As part of the programme, Mr. Tuan visited Tahota Law Firm's office, joining legal practitioners from China, Singapore and Malaysia for discussions on cross-border legal services, international commercial dispute resolution and regional legal cooperation.

Drawing on his experience in Vietnamese law and as an arbitrator at the Vietnam Trade Arbitration Centre (VTA), Mr. Tuan exchanged insights with Tahota’s lawyers on cross-border commercial arbitration, Vietnam’s real estate legal landscape, investment cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese businesses, and related legal risks.

The exchange also provided a valuable platform to strengthen professional connections, share jurisdiction-specific expertise and explore opportunities for closer collaboration in cross-border legal services.

Indochine Counsel remains committed to strengthening regional legal ties and facilitating cross-border business cooperation through practical legal insights and international collaboration.

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For legal advice or assistance relating to cross-border investments, commercial disputes, or doing business in Vietnam, please contact our team:
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

21/10/2026

✨ The Counsel Continuum: Celebrating Indochine Counsel’s 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City

On 16 October 2026, Indochine Counsel marked our 20th anniversary with a Gala Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “The Counsel Continuum”, bringing together our current team, former colleagues, long-standing clients, and friends of the firm for an evening of reconnection.

More than a celebration of two decades in practice, the evening was a tribute to the people and relationships that have shaped our journey. From shared memories to renewed connections, it reflected the trust, collaboration, and collective commitment that have carried Indochine Counsel forward over the years.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of our story. Your trust, dedication, and continued support have helped shape who we are today and remain an integral part of our journey ahead.

As we enter our next chapter, we carry forward the experience, relationships, and values built over the past 20 years, remaining committed to delivering Practical Commercial Law and growing alongside the businesses we serve.

This milestone honours how far we have come and of all that lies ahead. Let’s look back at the special moments from our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner!

20 Years of Legacy, Carried Forward.

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For enquiries or tailored legal support, please contact our team:
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

[English below]🌸 CHÚC MỪNG NGÀY PHỤ NỮ VIỆT NAM 20/10Ngày Phụ nữ Việt Nam 20/10 là dịp để chúng ta dành sự trân trọng và...
20/10/2026

[English below]

🌸 CHÚC MỪNG NGÀY PHỤ NỮ VIỆT NAM 20/10

Ngày Phụ nữ Việt Nam 20/10 là dịp để chúng ta dành sự trân trọng và gửi lời cảm ơn đến những người phụ nữ luôn lan tỏa yêu thương, bản lĩnh vượt qua thử thách và tận tâm trong mọi vai trò của mình.

Tại Indochine Counsel, những nữ luật sư, chuyên viên và đồng nghiệp luôn góp phần tạo nên giá trị và dấu ấn riêng của công ty bằng sự tận tâm, bản lĩnh và tinh thần không ngừng phát triển. Dù ở vị trí nào, họ đều mang đến những góc nhìn, đóng góp và nguồn cảm hứng tích cực, cùng xây dựng một tập thể vững mạnh và gắn kết.

💐Chúc phái đẹp luôn rạng rỡ, tự tin và hạnh phúc trên hành trình của riêng mình; tiếp tục tỏa sáng bằng tài năng và những giá trị tốt đẹp mà mình mang đến cho gia đình, công việc và xã hội.

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🌸 HAPPY VIETNAMESE WOMEN’S DAY – 20 OCTOBER

Vietnamese Women’s Day, 20th October, is an opportunity to express our appreciation and gratitude to the women who spread kindness, overcome challenges with resilience, and bring dedication to everything they do.

At Indochine Counsel, our female lawyers, professionals and colleagues contribute to the firm’s identity and growth through their dedication, strength and commitment to continuous development. Regardless of their roles, they bring valuable perspectives, meaningful contributions and positive inspiration, helping foster a strong and connected team.

💐 Wishing all women happiness, confidence and radiance in their own journeys. May you continue to shine through your talents and the positive impact you bring to your families, workplaces and society.

20 Years of Legacy, Carried Forward | Indochine Counsel’s 20th AnniversaryTwenty years ago, Indochine Counsel began its ...
18/10/2026

20 Years of Legacy, Carried Forward | Indochine Counsel’s 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago, Indochine Counsel began its journey in a Vietnam full of change, ambition and possibility.

Since 2006, we have witnessed the transformation of Vietnam’s legal and commercial landscape, the emergence of new industries, the expansion of domestic and international investment, and the growing ambitions of businesses operating in this market.

Through these changes, Indochine Counsel has grown alongside the businesses we serve, helping them navigate legal complexities, manage risks, seize opportunities and move forward with confidence.

But twenty years of Indochine Counsel is about much more than the passage of time or the work we have accomplished.

It is a story of people, shared values and relationships built over the years. Of clients who have placed their trust in us through important business decisions. Of colleagues, past and present, whose dedication, expertise and commitment have shaped the firm we are today. And of partnerships and friendships that have endured through different chapters of our journey.

This spirit has been at the heart of our 20th anniversary celebrations.

Our celebrations began on 18 September with the Client Seminar – Vietnam’s Next Growth Era, bringing together business, investment and legal perspectives to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Vietnam’s future. The discussions reaffirmed our commitment to understanding the evolving business landscape and supporting our clients as they navigate what lies ahead.

On 16 October, we turned our attention to the people and relationships behind our journey at the Gala Dinner – The Counsel Continuum. Surrounded by colleagues, alumni, long-standing clients and friends of the firm, we reflected on the moments that shaped our past, celebrated the bonds that have stood the test of time, and honoured those who continue to carry our legacy forward.

Two celebrations, each reflecting a different but equally important part of who we are: the businesses we serve and the people who have built Indochine Counsel.

Today, 18 October 2026, as we officially mark our 20th anniversary, we look back with gratitude and forward with renewed purpose.

To everyone who has been part of our journey, thank you. Your trust, contributions and continued support have helped shape our legacy, and we are proud to carry it forward with you.

Twenty years is a milestone worth celebrating. But more importantly, it is the foundation for everything we aspire to build next.

As Vietnam enters new phases of growth and transformation, Indochine Counsel looks ahead with the experience of our past, the strength of our people and relationships, and the ambition to evolve alongside the businesses we serve.

Because while the business landscape will continue to change, our commitment remains Grounded in Practice and Built for Business.

“20 Years of Legacy, Carried Forward”

⚖️ Tax Penalty Decision Revoked: What Businesses Should Know About Inspection AuthorityA tax penalty decision may be cha...
16/10/2026

⚖️ Tax Penalty Decision Revoked: What Businesses Should Know About Inspection Authority

A tax penalty decision may be challenged not only on its substantive grounds but also on whether the inspection was conducted in accordance with legal requirements.

Judgment No. 132/2025/HC-PT, issued on 4 September 2025, highlights the importance of lawful inspection procedures and the limits of tax authorities’ jurisdiction when suspected tax evasion arises.

Following our Case Notes series, which shares practical legal insights from matters while safeguarding client confidentiality, in the latest edition, “Tax Penalty Decision Revoked Over Inspection Authority – Lessons from Judgment No. 132/2025/HC-PT”, we examine:

• The legal qualifications required of tax inspection team members;
• The procedural implications of inspection minutes prepared by personnel who do not meet statutory requirements;
• The tax authority’s obligations when suspected tax evasion is identified; and
• Practical measures businesses can take to strengthen tax compliance, preserve supporting documentation, and challenge potentially unlawful administrative penalty decisions.

📖 Read the full Case Notes here: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-casenotes-judgement132

Authors:
- Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hong Duong - Senior Associate | Head of Taxation
- Mr. Du Gia Huy - Legal Assistant

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For inquiries regarding tax compliance, tax inspections, administrative penalties, or related tax disputes, please get in touch with our team:
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

🌊 Powering Vietnam’s Energy Transition: What Investors Need to Know About Offshore Wind and Grid DevelopmentAs Vietnam a...
15/10/2026

🌊 Powering Vietnam’s Energy Transition: What Investors Need to Know About Offshore Wind and Grid Development

As Vietnam advances its renewable energy transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050, offshore wind development and coordinated grid infrastructure investment are becoming increasingly important. For investors, understanding the applicable requirements early is essential to navigating project preparation and approval procedures.

In this week’s Weekly Debrief, “Promoting Offshore Wind Investment and Grid Development: Key Takeaways from Decree No. 272/2026/ND-CP”, we will examine the key regulatory developments, with practical insights on:

• The two-phase roadmap for offshore wind projects expected to commence operations in 2025–2030 and 2031–2035;
• Financial capacity, survey planning and other conditions applicable to offshore wind surveying entities;
• Equity contribution, financing commitments and ownership structure requirements for enterprises implementing offshore wind projects;
• Key documentation and survey data requirements for offshore wind investment policy approval; and
• Simplified investor approval procedures for grid projects included in the power development plan.

📖 Read the full article here: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-wd-15.1

Authors:
- Mr. Phan Anh Vu - Partner | Co-Head of Corporate and M&A,Projects & Infrastructure
- Ms. Nguyen Thi Bao Ngan - Legal Assistant

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If you would like to discuss how Decree No. 272/2026/ND-CP may affect your offshore wind or grid development projects, or require tailored legal advice, please contact our team:
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

✈️Heading to Hong Kong for APAA 2026? Meet Indochine Counsel’s IP&TMT team!For businesses expanding across Asia, protect...
14/10/2026

✈️Heading to Hong Kong for APAA 2026? Meet Indochine Counsel’s IP&TMT team!

For businesses expanding across Asia, protecting IP rights and navigating technology-related legal issues increasingly require a cross-border perspective.

The 79th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) 2026 offers an opportunity for IP professionals from across the region to connect, exchange perspectives and stay ahead of emerging developments.
We are pleased to share that Indochine Counsel’s IP & TMT team will be attending the 79th APAA Council Meeting in Hong Kong.

👥 Meet our team
- Ms. Thai Gia Han - Senior Associate | Head of IP & TMT Practice Group
- Mr. Nguyen Trung Nghia - Junior Associate

If you are attending APAA 2026, come and meet our team to:
🔹Exchange perspectives on IP and TMT developments in Vietnam and across Asia
🔹Discuss practical considerations around IP protection, enforcement and technology-related matters
🔹Explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration and business support in Vietnam

📅 29 November – 2 December 2026
📍 Hopewell Hotel, Hong Kong
👉 Register and connect with us in Hong Kong: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-events-apaa-registration

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For a meeting with our IP & TMT team during the event, please feel free to reach out:
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (+84) 28 3823 9640

📘New Publication | International Trade GuideAs global supply chains continue to evolve, Vietnam has emerged as an increa...
12/10/2026

📘New Publication | International Trade Guide

As global supply chains continue to evolve, Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly important manufacturing and trading hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

However, navigating Vietnam’s international trade landscape requires a clear understanding of its legal and regulatory framework, from trade commitments and customs procedures to cross-border payments and dispute resolution.

To support businesses in navigating these requirements, Indochine Counsel’s latest publication, the “International Trade Guide”, provides a practical overview of Vietnam’s international trade framework, covering:

• Vietnam’s trade integration framework under the WTO and its network of free trade agreements;
• International trade disputes and trade remedies;
• International commercial contracts;
• International sale of goods, logistics, and customs valuation;
• International franchising and technology transfer;
• International payments, foreign exchange control, and fintech; and
• Dispute settlement in international business.

📥 Read the full guide here: https://indochinecounsel.short.gy/fb-international-trade-guide

Authors:
- Mr. Dang The Duc - Managing Partner
- Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hong Duong - Senior Associate | Head of Taxation
- Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhung - Associate | Hanoi Office
- Ms. Bui Truc Anh - Legal Assistant

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If you have any questions about conducting international trade in Vietnam or require tailored legal advice on your cross-border business activities, please contact our team.
🌐 www.indochinecounsel.com
📩 [email protected]
📞 (+84) 28 3823 9640

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Unit 305, 3rd Fl, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Xuan Hoa Ward (previously District 3)
Ho Chi Minh City
70000

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00
Thursday 08:30 - 18:00
Friday 08:30 - 18:00

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+8428 3823 9640

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