Michael, a US-licensed attorney with over 18 years in Vietnam, started as a US trial lawyer before moving to Vietnam in 2007 to join Johnson Stokes and Master (later Mayer Brown). At Mayer Brown’s Ho Chi Minh City office, he focused on corporate and real estate practice areas, advising clients like Adidas, Diageo, Tencent, Gaw Capital, and Kumho E&C. From 2010 to 2017, as a partner and head of Tilleke and Gibbins’ corporate/commercial division in Vietnam, he served clients in manufacturing, pharma, hospitality, and tech, including Fruit of the Loom, Merk Sharp Dohme, Marriott, and Microsoft. Since joining Dilinh in late 2017, he has primarily advised clients in the automotive, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors.
“Group head, Michael Lee, is singled out by clients for his M&A expertise.”
“Michael Lee has taken the time to understand our business and offer very timely and understandable advice.”
“Michael Lee has a very good understanding of how to circumnavigate the logjams and challenges posed by the legislative environment in Vietnam.”
“In relation to Labor and Employment “Michael Lee… recommended for contentious and non-contentious work.”
“In relation to Real Estate and Construction, “Michael Lee… [is] well regarded.”
“According to clients, Michael Lee of Dilinh Legal is ‘very responsive, straight to the point and pragmatic,’ as well as being ‘good at translating the intricacies and complexities of legal issues. He is especially well placed to handle corporate matters in the life sciences, real estate, and manufacturing sectors.”
“Practice co-head Michael Lee is singled out by interviewees as “a great partner” who “responds on time, gives very sound advice and handles the matters very well.”
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