Dentons LuatViet

Vietnam

Analysis

Overview

Part of the global Dentons network, Dentons LuatViet is a law firm with a strong regional and international presence. With offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the firm provides services across a broad range of practice areas including banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm's banking and finance practice has extensive experience in project finance, structured finance and debt restructuring, while its dispute resolution team specialises in both domestic and international arbitration. Managing partner Duy Canh Tran leads the team. 

Client feedback 

The team was highly responsive, provided detailed legal opinions, and managed the complexities with professionalism. Their ability to navigate multiple regulatory bodies and provide clear, actionable advice was particularly beneficial.” – Banking and finance 

Dentons LuatViet is strategic, client-focused, and thorough in its legal assessments. We particularly value their ability to provide practical and well-reasoned legal opinions in both Vietnamese and English, making internal discussions with our international counterparts smoother. Their negotiation strategy has been well-aligned with our commercial interests.” – Dispute resolution 

Duy Canh Tran  

Tran demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, particularly in the banking and finance sectors, and is highly proficient at navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. His communication is clear, concise, and consistently professional, which greatly aids in making informed decisions 

Banking and finance

Work highlights 

Advised Singapore-based August Global Partners on its strategic investment in Gene Solutions, a Vietnamese genomics technology and diagnostics company developing AI-driven cancer detection and monitoring solutions. The cross-border transaction required comprehensive legal and tax structuring spanning Vietnamese and Singapore jurisdictions. The investment aims to enhance Gene Solutions' oncology capabilities through access to world-class research resources while expanding its DNAsphere.AI technology suite across Asia. 

Key clients 

August Global Partners, Apex Fund Services (Singapore)