We advise multinational and Vietnamese employers on the full range of labour and employment matters — from employment structuring and HR compliance to union negotiations, mass redundancy, and high-profile executive disputes.
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts for Vietnamese and foreign employees — including fixed-term and indefinite contracts, probation arrangements, and specialist executive agreements compliant with the Labor Code.
Internal Labor Regulations
Drafting, updating, and negotiating internal labor regulations (nội quy lao động) with trade unions and DOLISA — ensuring compliance with the Labor Code while protecting employer interests.
Work Permits & Visas
Managing work permit and visa applications for expatriate employees — including work permit exemption applications, renewals, and advising on the updated documentation requirements following MOLISA guidance.
Disputes & Terminations
Advising employers on employee disputes, disciplinary proceedings, and terminations — minimising litigation risk and representing clients in wrongful termination claims before Vietnamese labour courts and arbitration councils.
Mass Redundancy
Advising on mass redundancy programmes arising from corporate restructuring, factory closures, and downsizing — including the preparation of labour usage plans, consultation with trade unions, and management of DOLISA notifications.
Training & Compliance Audit
Conducting customised training programmes on labor law compliance, anti-corruption obligations, and HR policy — delivered in English or Vietnamese for management teams and HR departments across all industries. We also conduct intensive employment audit for company and propose changes to comply with labour law.
Track Record
Notable Engagements
A selection of landmark transactions handled by our partners at Dilinh and at prior international law firms.
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MNC Portfolio — Ongoing Labour Advisory
Contentious and non-contentious labour advice to prominent multinationals operating in Vietnam, including Airbus, Alcon, Daimler, Deutsche Bank, Gap, Ipsen, Johnson & Johnson, Jones & Vining, Levi’s, Marriott, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Microsoft, Werner, and Yggdrasil.
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C-Level Executive Separations
Advised and negotiated high-profile separation arrangements for C-level executives at prominent multinational corporations operating in Vietnam — managing complex negotiations, severance structures, and post-employment obligations.
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Mass Redundancy Programmes
Advised numerous multinational clients on mass redundancy programmes arising from corporate restructuring and changes to labour usage plans — managing the full process from union consultation through DOLISA notification and employee settlement.
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Internal Labor Rules — Trade Union Negotiation
Negotiated and registered internal labor rules with trade unions and DOLISA for multiple large manufacturing clients — managing complex negotiations with union representatives and securing regulatory approval within required timeframes.
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Compliance & Anti-Corruption Training
Conducted compliance and anti-corruption training workshops for leading MNC companies in Vietnam — including sessions on Vietnam’s Penal Code provisions affecting employees and management, and best practices for HR compliance.
Why Dilinh
Why Choose Dilinh
01
Deep MNC Experience
We have advised some of the world’s leading multinational corporations on Vietnam labour matters — from Airbus and Daimler to Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson — giving us unmatched practical experience across all industries.
02
Contentious & Non-Contentious
Our labour practice covers the full spectrum — from day-to-day HR compliance and contract drafting through complex executive disputes and mass redundancy proceedings before Vietnamese courts and arbitration councils.
03
Local Expertise, International Standards
Our team includes local lawyers with deep expertise in Vietnam’s Labour Code and international lawyers who understand the operational context of multinational employers — providing advice that is both locally accurate and commercially practical.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing & Industrial
Garments & Footwear
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Financial Services
Technology & Software
Logistics
Hospitality
Automotive
Your Team
Who Will Advise You
Dee (Diep) Hoang
Founder & Partner
Michael Lee
Partner
Helen (Trang) Nguyen
Partner
Also Consider
Related Practice Areas
Data Privacy
Employee data processing, DPIA filing, and privacy training programmes.
Disputes
Labour litigation, wrongful termination defence, and mass redundancy disputes.
Corporate M&A
Employment due diligence and workforce structuring for M&A transactions.
Discuss your employment or labour matter
Our team advises on Vietnam’s most complex employment and labour disputes across all industries.