End-to-end advisory on corporate establishment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and FDI structuring. Ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal 500 as a leading Vietnamese law firm in Corporate and M&A.
Corporate EstablishmentFDI & LicensingMergers & AcquisitionsLegal Due DiligenceJoint VenturesPrivate Equity
How We Can Help
Our Services
Incorporation & Licensing
Assisting foreign investors in establishing their legal presence in Vietnam — representative offices, wholly foreign-owned companies, joint ventures, and business cooperation contracts — including investment and business registration certificates.
Corporate Governance
Advising on corporate structuring, governance frameworks, company charters, board resolutions, and statutory compliance. We support boards and management teams on corporate housekeeping and ongoing secretarial obligations.
M&A Advisory
Acting as lead counsel for buyers and sellers on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions — from initial structuring through signing and closing. We draft and negotiate all transaction documents including SPAs and BTAs.
Legal Due Diligence
Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence on Vietnamese targets — covering corporate, regulatory, employment, real estate, and tax matters. We provide clear, risk-ranked reports that drive deal decisions.
Joint Ventures
Structuring and documenting joint ventures between foreign and Vietnamese parties, including governance arrangements, deadlock mechanisms, exit provisions, and ongoing compliance with Vietnam’s Investment Law.
Private Equity & Funds
Advising private equity investors, venture capital funds, and financial institutions on investments into Vietnamese companies — from structuring and due diligence through closing and post-investment governance.
Track Record
Notable Engagements
A selection of landmark transactions handled by our partners at Dilinh and at prior international law firms.
Performed comprehensive due diligence and advised on Vietnam aspects for Nippon Steel’s acquisition of BlueScope Steel businesses as part of a USD 1.36 billion joint venture. One of the largest inbound manufacturing investments in Vietnam at the time.
02
Merck / ScheringPlough — USD 41.1 Billion Global Merger
Acted for Merck on the Vietnam aspects of the global Merck/ScheringPlough merger valued at USD 41.1 billion — coordinating with the global deal team and managing all local regulatory filings and approvals.
03
Tencent / VNG Corporation
Acted for Tencent in its acquisition of a minority interest in VNG Corporation (commonly known as Vinagames) — one of Vietnam’s first major technology sector cross-border investments.
04
JA Solar — USD 240M+ Greenfield Factory
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for JA Solar (one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar cells and modules) for manufacturing operations in Bac Giang Province. Total investment exceeding VND 5,000 billion (~USD 240M) required the Prime Minister’s approval.
05
Union Underwear (Fruit of the Loom) — Thanh Hoa Factory
Advised on the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary for Union Underwear (holding company for the Fruit of the Loom group) for manufacturing operations in Thanh Hoa Province, including advising on factory land acquisition and construction agreements.
06
Rocket Internet — Lazada & Zalora Vietnam Entities
Incorporated the Vietnam operational entities for Rocket Internet’s Lazada and Zalora businesses — two of Southeast Asia’s most significant early-stage e-commerce ventures, now among the region’s largest online retailers.
Why Dilinh
Why Choose Dilinh
01
Consistently Ranked
Ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific in Corporate & M&A every year since 2022, and by Legal 500 every year since 2020 — demonstrating a sustained track record of high-quality M&A and corporate work.
02
Transaction Experience
Our partners have led transactions valued in the tens of billions of USD — from billion-dollar joint ventures and global mergers to greenfield factory establishments requiring Prime Minister approval.
03
Boutique Quality, International Standard
Both partners bring extensive international law firm experience, delivering the rigour and quality of a top-tier firm with the responsiveness, personal service, and competitive rates of a focused boutique.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing & Industrial
Garments & Footwear
Pharmaceuticals
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Insurance & Financial Services
Technology & E-commerce
Logistics & Supply Chain
Renewable Energy
Automotive
Your Team
Who Will Advise You
Dee (Diep) Hoang
Founder & Partner
Michael Lee
Partner
Helen (Trang) Nguyen
Partner
Also Consider
Related Practice Areas
Licensing & Regulatory
Government approvals, sector licensing, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Real Estate
Land use rights, industrial zone acquisitions, and property transactions.
Labour & Employment
Employment structuring for new market entrants and post-acquisition workforces.
Discuss your corporate or M&A matter
Our partners are available for a confidential discussion about your transaction or Vietnam investment.