9 Red Flags of Equity Transfer Disputes Investors Miss During Due Diligence in Vietnam

April 3, 2026February 19, 2026 by Linh Pham

Vietnam’s M&A market continues to mature. Private equity, strategic investors, and regional conglomerates are increasingly active across manufacturing, logistics, technology, and consumer sectors. Yet alongside deal growth, equity transfer disputes are appearing with greater frequency in both court judgments and arbitration proceedings. For investors and general counsels, the pattern is not accidental. Most equity transfer …

8 Enforcement Risks in Vietnam That Even Litigation Law Firms Cannot Ignore

February 16, 2026 by Nhi Pham

Enforcement Risks Introduction Even if your company wins in a court case and a favourable judgement is issued, recovery does not happen automatically. In Vietnam, many practitioners at Vietnam litigation law firms observe that a court victory is only halfway to justice! You hear it right. In Vietnam, enforcement determines whether a legal victory becomes …

E-Commerce Law 2025: What Foreign Online Businesses Should Review Before July 2026

February 24, 2026February 13, 2026 by Linh Pham

E-Commerce Law 2025 marks a structural shift in how online commerce is regulated. The E-Commerce Law, adopted by the National Assembly in 2025 and effective from July 1st, 2026, replaces earlier decree-based regulation and establishes a unified statutory framework for digital commerce. For foreign startups, marketplace operators, and cross-border sellers, the key issue is not …

7 Challenges Businesses Face Balancing Speed and Legal Safety and How Law Firms in Vietnam Shape the Outcome

February 9, 2026February 6, 2026 by Linh Pham

Moving Fast: The New Vietnam’s Legal Question? Vietnam’s business environment has entered a different phase. Many new laws and rules are coming into play. The country is moving from a cost-driven growth model to a more rules based, globally integrated economy. Regulatory institutions are being refined. Compliance expectations are rising. Cross-border scrutiny through trade, tax, …

5 Key Points from Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC on Pre-Funding Requirements for Foreign Institutional Investors

6 Key Points from Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC on Pre-Funding Requirements for Foreign Institutional Investors

February 5, 2026 by Nhi Pham

Quick Reference Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC modifies the timing of funding requirements for certain securities transactions in Vietnam Eligible foreign institutional investors may place buy orders before funds are credited, subject to settlement obligations The change aligns Vietnam’s securities market with international post-trade settlement practices The rule does not apply to individual investors and does not liberalize …

Why and How to Start a Business in Vietnam: 5 Strategic Steps

April 13, 2026February 4, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

New Direction and Why Starting a Business in Vietnam Looks Different Today From 2026, Vietnam is no longer positioning itself solely as a cost efficient manufacturing destination. Increasingly, policy signals point toward a more technology driven, digitally regulated, and compliance conscious economy. Foreign investors today encounter a different operating environment than even a few years …

5 Essential Steps for Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Vietnam

April 17, 2026January 30, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Why Judicial Certainty is the Attraction For Foreign Investment into Vietnam? Vietnam is at an important moment in its economic history. For many years, Vietnam’s growth model relied heavily on competitive manufacturing and cost efficient labour. That foundation still matters. But it is no longer sufficient on its own. Across the world, digital transformation is …

Intern Recruitment in Hanoi Law Office

April 29, 2026January 24, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

ANT Lawyers is looking for motivated and driven law students or recent graduates to join our Hanoi office as interns. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical legal experience by working directly on real cases involving foreign direct investment, corporate advisory, and cross border transactions. If you are passionate about law, eager to learn, …

Civil Judgment Enforcement Law 2025: What It Means for Business in Domestic Arbitration Enforcement

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Linh Pham

Vietnam Civil Judgment Enforcement Law The Civil Judgment Enforcement Law 2025 bring a positive change, with hope to improve the effectiveness of Vietnam dispute resolution mechanism. For businesses, the Civil Judgment Enforcement Law 2025 plays an important role because a judgment or arbitral decision is only as valuable as its enforceability. When enforcement is clearer …

5 Practical Arbitration Considerations Vietnam Insurance Lawyers See in Cargo Insurance Disputes

April 17, 2026January 21, 2026 by Nhi Pham

When the cargo owners call Vietnam insurance lawyers for help with a potential cargo insurance dispute, the incident has usually happened weeks or even months earlier, after a long chain of internal and external actions. By that point, the cargo owner has typically already notified the insurance agent and the insurer, submitted a claim, and …

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