Our lawyers have assisted many foreign investors in establishing and maintaining their legal/commercial presence in Vietnam through a variety of vehicles, including representative offices, wholly foreign-owned companies, joint venture entities, and business cooperation contracts.
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for Union Underwear (the holding company for the Fruit of the Loom group of companies) to conduct manufacturing operations in Thanh Hoa Province. The engagement included advising on the acquisition of the factory land and advising on the construction of factory facilities.*
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for JA Solar (one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar cell and solar module products) to conduct manufacturing operations in Bac Giang Province. The engagement included advising on the acquisition of the factory land. Since the total investment capital was beyond VND5,000 billion (approximately USD240 million), the Prime Minister’s approval was required.*
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for Top Glove Corporation Berhad (one of the world’s largest manufacturers of disposable rubber gloves) to conduct manufacturing operations in Binh Duong Province. The engagement included advising on the acquisition of the factory land.
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for Werner Co. (one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aluminum and fiberglass ladders) to conduct manufacturing operations in Binh Duong Province.*
Incorporated a Vietnamese subsidiary for Groupon to engage in advertisement services.*
Incorporated a Vietnamese subsidiary for Merck Sharp & Dohme to engage in the import of pharmaceutical products.*
Incorporated a Vietnamese subsidiary for Gap to engage in quality inspection and liaison services.*
Incorporated the Vietnam operational entities of Rocket Internet’s Lazada and Zalora businesses.*
Obtained foreign investment approval and incorporated a Korean MNE subsidiary to operate a Ferrari dealership in Vietnam. Obtained car import and warranty and maintenance license for the same.
*Michael Lee handled these engagements at his prior law firm.
Diep is the founding Partner of Dilinh Legal. Prior Dilinh Legal, Diep worked at MBJSM’s Ho Chi Minh City office as a banking and finance associate where she acted for various foreign banks.
Michael is a Partner at Dilinh Legal with over a decade of experience in Vietnam. Prior to Dilinh Legal, Michael worked at the Vietnam offices of Tilleke & Gibbins and MBJSM…
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