Our team has extensive experience advising foreign developers, investors, manufacturers, and hotel operators on all aspects of Vietnamese real estate and land law — from title due diligence and joint ventures through industrial zone acquisitions and hotel management agreements.
Land Use RightsReal Estate JV AgreementsIndustrial Zone AcquisitionsHotel Management AgreementsTitle Due DiligenceConstruction Contracts
How We Can Help
Our Services
Land Use Rights Transactions
Advising on the acquisition, transfer, and leasing of land use rights (LURs) in Vietnam — including title due diligence, LUR registration, and compliance with the Land Law 2024 and its implementing regulations.
Real Estate Joint Ventures
Structuring and documenting real estate joint ventures between foreign developers and Vietnamese partners — including governance frameworks, profit sharing arrangements, exit mechanisms, and project development agreements.
Industrial Zone Acquisitions
Advising manufacturing companies on the acquisition of industrial land and factory facilities in Vietnamese industrial zones — from site identification and due diligence through LUR transfer and factory construction agreements.
Hotel Management Agreements
Advising hotel owners and operators on hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, and technical services agreements — with experience representing both Vietnamese hotel owners and international hotel brands.
Leasing & Commercial Property
Drafting and negotiating office, retail, and commercial leases — including long-term leases, sale and leaseback arrangements, and booking contracts for off-plan residential and resort developments.
Construction Contracts
Advising on construction and development agreements for factory, residential, and commercial projects — including contractor selection, EPC agreements, and dispute avoidance mechanisms.
Track Record
Notable Engagements
A selection of landmark transactions handled by our partners at Dilinh and at prior international law firms.
01
VinaCapital — Ten-Figure Mixed-Use Project
Advised VinaCapital on a ten-figure USD mixed-use real estate project in Central Vietnam, including regulatory advisory, corporate structuring, transactional documentation, and participation in negotiations with potential investors.
02
Kumho E&C — Golf & Residence JV
Negotiated and drafted a joint venture agreement for a golf and residence project in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, for Kumho E&C. The counterparty was Son Kim Land — a complex bilateral negotiation involving significant land and development rights.
03
Gaw Capital — District 2 Mixed-Use JV
Advised Gaw Capital on a mixed-use real estate joint venture project in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City — involving complex cross-border investment structuring, JV documentation, and land use rights advisory.
04
La Perla Living International — Central Vietnam Resorts
Advised La Perla Living International on several resort and residence joint venture projects in Central Vietnam, including the Bai Tram Resort — assisting with structuring and negotiating the joint venture entity and land acquisition arrangements.
05
Marriott Hotels — Land Due Diligence
Conducted land due diligence and advised on hotel management agreements for several Marriott-branded hotels in Vietnam — reviewing land use right certificates, zoning approvals, and construction permits across multiple properties.
06
Okura Prestige Saigon — Hotel Management Contract
Advised the Vietnamese owner of Okura Prestige Saigon on its hotel management contract with Okura Hotels and Resorts — including key commercial terms, performance standards, termination rights, and owner protection provisions.
Why Dilinh
Why Choose Dilinh
01
Developer & Investor Experience
We have advised some of Vietnam’s largest and most prominent real estate transactions — from ten-figure mixed-use developments to industrial zone acquisitions — representing both foreign developers and Vietnamese landowners.
02
Land Law 2024 Expertise
Following the enactment of the Land Law 2024, we have updated our advisory practice to incorporate the significant changes affecting foreign-invested real estate projects, land use rights certificates, and industrial zone development.
03
Manufacturing & Hospitality
Our real estate practice covers both the industrial and hospitality sectors — advising manufacturers on factory land acquisitions and hotel owners and operators on hotel management agreements with international brands.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Real Estate & Development
Hospitality & Hotels
Manufacturing & Industrial
Financial Services & Funds
Retail & Commercial Property
Resort & Leisure
Infrastructure
Your Team
Who Will Advise You
Dee (Diep) Hoang
Founder & Partner
Michael Lee
Partner
Helen (Trang) Nguyen
Partner
Also Consider
Related Practice Areas
Corporate M&A
Real estate M&A structuring, share acquisitions of property companies, and FDI structuring.
Disputes
Construction disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, and real estate enforcement.
Licensing & Regulatory
Zoning approvals, construction permits, and environmental licences.
Discuss your real estate or land matter
Our team advises on Vietnam’s most complex real estate transactions and land use rights matters.