Tilleke & Gibbins

Vietnam

Analysis

Overview

Regional firm Tilleke & Gibbins is among the largest in the region and is established as a leading force in legal tech. Its tech-savvy approach also attracts many local startups, regional e-commerce companies and global tech giants to work with their corporate and commercial group. In addition to a strong intellectual property practice, the firm is also active in labour and employment as well as corporate and M&A. Managing director Thomas Treutler, labour specialist Kien Trung Trinh and head of IP Loc Xuan Le are key contacts. Partner Vinh Quoc Nguyen retired in February 2023, and partner Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen recently joined the firm.

Client feedback

“Tilleke & Gibbins have been very responsive, creative and good at handling questions from the local authority whenever needed.” – Competition/antitrust

They provided prompt and accurate advice from a Vietnamese legal perspective.” – Corporate and M&A

“Friendly and professional. Advice was well researched, detailed and provided within agreed deadlines. Responses to follow-up questions were as well.” – Media and entertainment

“Tilleke & Gibbins was able to provide thoughtful processes and handle labour dispute cases successfully.” – Restructuring and insolvency

“T&G responds quickly and gives us practical advice. They understand our business well and after working together for a while, they provide us with answers that are attuned to our business needs.” – Regulatory

“T&G gives advice based on the client's interest. Upon hitting an impasse, T&G is more than ready to explore workarounds that could work for its client.” – Technology and telecommunications

Chuyen Hong Huu Le

“Chuyen is very good at listening, understanding and anticipating our needs. She gives extremely practical advice and we don't have to ask too many follow-up questions.”

Yaowarote Klinboon

“Yaowarote prioritises her client's needs. She always makes sure that she knows what her client wants before offering any solutions. Working with her is bliss.”

Tu Ngoc Trinh

“Professional and provides efficient, effective advice addressing the key issues at hand.”

Duong Duy Nguyen

“Duong Duy has been extremely responsive throughout the entire process.”

Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen

“She provides advice accurately and promptly.”

Trung Kien Trinh

“He is composed and readily approachable, offering sound advice to clients and always prepared to assist.”

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advising MSD on the Vietnam aspects of its acquisition of Elanco’s aquaculture business.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised VinHMS on a complex share swap with Vemanti Group.