LawyersInVietnam.com shares practical legal guidance from Jurion & Partners Law Firm for foreign individuals, international investors and businesses in Vietnam. Explore corporate and investment matters, commercial disputes, employment, immigration, property and family law. Our articles help you identify legal risks, organize relevant documents and prepare questions for a lawyer. For matters involving Vietnam and another country, start with a clear assessment of the applicable procedure and your priorities.
Enterprise 05/08/2023
Business legal counsel helps companies manage contracts, corporate decisions, regulatory obligations and disputes as connected parts of their operations. Early review can reveal issues before they become costly to address. The guide describes how ongoing advice can be organised around a company's activities and priorities, including a document inventory and clear allocation of responsibility for decisions and follow-up actions.
Enterprise 31/12/2025
Assess key legal considerations before starting a business in Vietnam, including structure, licensing, ownership, premises and ongoing compliance. Company registration is only one part of a workable market-entry plan. Match the proposed activities with available structures, operational permissions, capital commitments and the legal documents needed after establishment.
Enterprise 23/05/2026
Review a lawyer's role in foreign-invested company establishment in Vietnam, including structure, market access, documents, capital and licensing risks. Legal review should come before premises commitments or partner agreements. Match the business lines, investor records, charter and post-licensing duties to the operations the company actually plans to conduct.
Enterprise 14/09/2026
Prepare evidence for commercial disputes in Vietnam through a complete contract file, factual chronology, original records and a realistic forum strategy. Collect performance, communications and damages evidence before sending a formal claim. Preserve original files and distinguish translations so counsel can assess notice compliance, remedies and any evidentiary gaps.
Foreigners 05/07/2024
Les clients francophones peuvent avoir besoin de relier des documents étrangers aux procédures vietnamiennes à Hô Chi Minh-Ville. Commencez par un résumé précis, les pièces complètes et leur usage prévu. Clarifiez qui conseille, qui organise les traductions ou l’authentification, les éventuelles comparutions, les livrables et les frais. Les questions de droit français doivent faire l’objet d’une répartition explicite des responsabilités.
Foreigners 31/05/2026
Explore when foreign clients need lawyers in Vietnam, the services available, how to select counsel and what documents to prepare before seeking advice. Identify the legal issue, deadline and intended outcome before choosing an engagement. Relevant experience, clear communication and realistic advice help clients evaluate the scope of support without relying on guaranteed results.
Foreigners 11/01/2026
Understand why foreign investors cannot own land outright in Vietnam and review permitted land-access structures, project conditions and transaction risks. Distinguish land ownership from land-use and building rights. Before committing funds, verify the project's approvals, permitted use, lease structure and the restrictions attached to the specific investment and property.
Foreigners 05/07/2024
A matter involving foreign parties or documents can connect Vietnamese procedures with requirements abroad. The legal work should identify those connections before selecting a service or preparing a filing. Business establishment, employment, immigration, family matters and disputes require different expertise and procedures. Explain where the parties, documents and assets are located. A Vietnamese engagement should identify which foreign-law questions, if any, need separate advice.
Dispute 28/11/2023
International investment disputes can arise under a contract, domestic law or an applicable investment treaty. A commercial disagreement with a local partner is different from a claim against a state under a treaty. Review the investor's nationality, ownership structure, investment documents and the measures complained of. Treaty protections and dispute mechanisms depend on the particular instrument and its conditions. An unfavorable business result alone does not establish a treaty breach.
Dispute 20/11/2023
Inheritance disputes can concern the validity of a will, the identity of heirs, the estate available for division or obligations left by the deceased. These questions should be separated before a proposed distribution is calculated. Distinguish the deceased's property from property held jointly with others. Collect the will, death record, family relationship evidence and documents concerning assets and debts. A family agreement should be based on a complete understanding of the persons and interests involved.
Dispute 22/01/2026
Understand criminal defence support for foreign defendants in Vietnam, including procedural rights, interpretation, evidence and early case assessment. Clarify the person's procedural status and obtain advice before important statements or submissions. Defence strategy should be based on the allegation, evidence and applicable safeguards, with coordination for interpretation and consular contact where relevant.
Dispute 31/10/2026
When a Vietnamese supplier fails to deliver goods after payment, foreign buyers may face financial losses and business disruption. Learn what evidence to prepare, how to request delivery or a refund, and when to consider legal action.
Divorce 01/11/2025
A foreign spouse's refusal to communicate does not remove the need for lawful procedure. A case involving absence requires careful attention to jurisdiction, service and the conditions under which proceedings can continue. Document the spouse's current or last known address, residence history and attempts to communicate. Explain any uncertainty rather than supplying an address known to be inaccurate. The court's assessment of notification and participation cannot be replaced by an informal message between the spouses.
Divorce 14/10/2025
Child custody involving a foreign parent should focus on the child's interests and the evidence supporting a workable care arrangement. Nationality or income alone should not be presented as deciding the case. Describe existing care, schooling, health, living arrangements and the relationship with each parent. Prepare evidence of time, housing, support and practical caregiving. The child's views and the rules relevant to age should be assessed within the applicable family-law framework, rather than treated as an automatic choice of parent.
Divorce 22/08/2022
Not every unsuccessful divorce application involves the same legal problem. A statutory restriction on a husband's right to request divorce, insufficient evidence of the grounds and an incomplete or incorrectly filed petition each require a different response. The discussion separates legal requirements from practical preparation and identifies the issues to clarify before taking the next step. It explains why the documents, degree of agreement and specific relief requested should guide the approach rather than a general promise about timing or outcome.
Divorce 20/09/2022
A divorce settlement should begin by identifying the applicable property regime and distinguishing joint assets from separate ownership. Where agreement is not possible, the court examines the relevant evidence and statutory factors rather than relying only on whose name appears on a document. The discussion considers the acquisition records, agreements and financial evidence that can affect the assessment. It separates ownership questions from the practical implementation of a settlement and highlights why assumptions about equal shares or liability should be checked against the facts.
Investment 09/11/2023
A securities investment company is a regulated structure and should not be confused with an ordinary company that invests its own surplus funds. The proposed model determines which specialized rules and approvals require examination. Clarify whether the proposal involves a public or private structure, who will provide capital and who will manage it. Review the roles of any fund manager, custodian and governing body. Investor eligibility and capital evidence should be assessed under the current securities framework.
Investment 13/11/2023
A construction investment project requires a coordinated legal and technical plan. The appropriate documents and approvals depend on the project, funding, site and nature of the works. Review the proposed land use, planning status, investment arrangements and technical studies. Identify which design, environmental, fire-safety and construction requirements apply. Work with technical advisers so the legal filing reflects the actual design and intended operation.
Investment 15/08/2024
An acquisition can provide access to an existing business, but it also requires careful assessment of that business's legal position. A share purchase, subscription and company merger allocate risks differently. Review ownership, corporate authority, licences, land or premises, material contracts, employment, tax and disputes. Identify missing records and contingent obligations. The structure and price should be considered alongside legal findings rather than before the scope of due diligence is agreed.
Investment 25/05/2026
Explore legal representation in Vietnam for clients abroad, including remote work, authorization, foreign documents and limits on personal attendance. Begin with a case review and distinguish advisory work from formal representation. Confirm which documents require originals or authentication and which decisions remain subject to the client's approval.