Legal services in Vietnam should help a client make a decision: what the issue is, which documents matter, what can be done next, and how fees will be calculated. UniLaw advises Vietnamese and foreign clients on investment, corporate, commercial, maritime, insurance, intellectual property and technology matters.
Legal services for business and investment in Vietnam
UniLaw supports investors and companies from market entry through daily operations, transactions and disputes. Work may include reviewing a proposed structure, identifying licences and approvals, preparing corporate documents, drafting and negotiating contracts, assessing evidence, and representing clients in negotiations, arbitration or court proceedings where appropriate.
Investment and market entry
Our Vietnam investment lawyers advise on investment structures, project documentation, licensing, acquisitions, changes to existing projects and legal risk. Readers can also use the Vietnam investment law guides to identify the questions that should be resolved before money, assets or contractual rights are committed.
Corporate and commercial work
Our Vietnam corporate lawyers assist with company formation, governance, capital changes, restructuring, shareholder matters, contracts and compliance. Related analysis is organised under Vietnam corporate law and commercial contract law.
Maritime and insurance disputes
UniLaw acts for businesses involved in shipping, cargo, charterparty, casualty and marine insurance matters. See our Vietnam maritime lawyers and insurance attorneys in Vietnam. The corresponding maritime law and insurance law libraries explain common issues involving policy wording, notices, evidence, liability and dispute strategy.
Intellectual property and AI
Our Vietnam intellectual property lawyers advise on trademarks, copyright, patents, licensing, ownership and enforcement. Our AI lawyer services address technology contracts, data, intellectual property and governance questions arising from artificial intelligence systems.
How UniLaw handles a new matter
- Conflict and scope check. We identify the parties, the legal question, the requested outcome and any urgent deadline.
- Document review. The client provides the contracts, licences, correspondence, decisions or evidence needed for an initial assessment.
- Proposed work and fee basis. UniLaw states the proposed scope, assumptions, exclusions, timetable and fee method before substantive work begins.
- Delivery and next steps. Advice is tied to the documents and facts supplied, with clear options and the work required for implementation or dispute resolution.
Start with the right legal team
For a preliminary discussion, use the contact page, email legal@unilaw.vn, or call +84 912 266 811. UniLaw has offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. You can also browse our Vietnam legal analysis before contacting the firm.
This page provides general information. Legal advice depends on the facts, documents and current law applicable to each matter.
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