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WHO WE ARE
Nova Law Vietnam is a law company comprised of licensed lawyers. We offer fully customizable, effective and practical Legal, Tax and HR solutions for international businesses in Vietnam.
- Company information: NOVA LAW VIETNAM LLC
- Operation Registration License No. 01021918/TP/DKHD issued by Hanoi Justice Department
- Tax code: 0109761690
- Hanoi Office: 11th Floor, Zen Tower, No. 12 Khuat Duy Tien street, Thanh Xuan ward, Hanoi City
- HCMC Office: 6th Floor, Rosana Tower, No. 60 Nguyen Dinh Chieu street, Tan Dinh ward, Ho Chi Minh City
OUR CORE TEAM
Background
- Hanoi Law University
- Licensed Lawyer
- Member of Vietnam Bar Federation and Hanoi Bar Association
- Languages: Vietnamese and English
- Core Practice Areas: Foreign Investment, Corporate, Commercial, IP, Labor, and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Experience
- With years of experience in the Corporate Legal and Tax Advisory field, Phuong has provided legal support to a wide range of clients across various industries in Vietnam. Prior to Nova Law, she gained experience at law firms as well as leading professional tax services firms, including KPMG and Deloitte.
- One of Phuong’s strongest assets is her comprehensive and practical knowledge of the Vietnamese legal system, Vietnamese business culture, and her highly effective approach to engaging with local authorities in the application of the law.
NGUYEN MINH PHUONG
Lawyer
Background
- Foreign Trade University
- Hanoi Law University
- Licensed Lawyer
- Member of Vietnam Bar Federation and Hanoi Bar Association
- Languages: Vietnamese and English
- Core Practice Areas: Banking and Finance, Foreign Investment, and Real Estate
Experience
- Vinh has a background in economics and banking. She worked at Bangkok Bank, Deloitte, VILAF, MB Bank for more than 10 years besides working for Nova Law team
- By a combination of knowledge in economics and law, Vinh is able to provide a comprehensive solution and insight for corporate clients at any level
DINH THI HONG VINH
Lawyer
Background
- Commercial University
- Hanoi Law University
- Hanoi University
- Completed the Lawyer Training Course at the Vietnam Judicial Academy
- Languages: Vietnamese and English
- Core Practice Areas: Foreign Investment, Market Entry/Licensing, Tax Health Check & Compliance Review, Tax Finalization & Closure, Tax Audit/Inspection Assistance, VAT Refund Assistance
Experience
- Hieu has 3 years of experience at a Vietnamese Tax Authority department and 16 years practicing tax and market entry at Deloitte Vietnam (15 years) and a Korean Advisory firm (1 year), serving both foreign-direct-investment and state-owned enterprises.
- He focuses on market entry advisory, business set-up, restructuring and liquidation, advising on investment execution and dossier preparation while working closely with Vietnamese tax and government authorities. His recent successes include securing a USD 20 million tax refund for a Japanese company, tax audit assistance for two foreign contractor’s closure of 20 project offices nationwide, market entry and business set up for one of the world’s largest providers of electronics manufacturing services that is required to get approval from Primer Minister.
NGUYEN TRUNG HIEU
Senior Legal & Tax Advisor
Background
- National Economics University: Bachelor of Accounting & Auditing;
- Asian Institute of Technology: Professional Master of Data Science & AI Applications
- Languages: Vietnamese and English
- Core Practice Areas: Tax Advisory, Accounting, HR Compliance & Labor Law, Internal Control, Corporate Operations
Experience
- Nhi has a multidisciplinary background in audit, accounting, tax advisory, HR management, and corporate operations. She began her career at leading Big Four firms, including EY, Deloitte, and KPMG, before taking on leadership roles within multinational organizations and diversified business groups such as World Vision International, KDI Holdings, Cinnamon AI, and Vingroup.
- With extensive experience across multinational and FDI-linked environments, Nhi brings strong expertise in navigating Vietnamese regulatory requirements while aligning operational, people, and business priorities. Her practice is distinguished by a practical, solutions-oriented approach and a deep understanding of complex corporate structures across industries.
PHAN TRAN HAI NHI
Tax, HR Manager
Background
- Vietnam National University, Hanoi: Law Faculty
- Completed the Lawyer Training Course at the Vietnam Judicial Academy
- Languages: Vietnamese and English
- Core Practice Areas: Investment Law, Enterprise Law, Police Clearance, Dispute Resolution
Experience
- Nam joined Nova Law directly upon graduating from law school and has since built a strong foundation in corporate and foreign investment matters. He specializes in the establishment of FDI companies, foreign investment advisory, and immigration services, including police clearance certificates, visas, and temporary residence cards for foreigners in Vietnam.
- Throughout his legal career, Nam has earned consistent positive feedback and a high level of trust from Nova Law’s clients, reflecting his commitment to delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions.
HOANG HOAI NAM
Legal Advisor
THE NOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARNING TRUST
While others think that trust is something they can simply ask their clients for, at Nova Law, we know that trust is earned by consistently achieving great results through effective communication, understanding the legal system in Vietnam, and executing strategies that deliver results on time and on budget.
Nova Law’s goal is to bring the next level of service and experience to our clients, one of a business partnership, not simply a legal service provider, that helps foreign businesses understand the confusing but exciting business atmosphere in Vietnam.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOCAL PRACTICE AND BUSINESS CULTURE
We understand that doing business in Vietnam can be an overwhelming experience for first-time foreign entrepreneurs entering the market. The language barrier, the cultural differences, the unique business practice, and the “Vietnam Way” of handling issues all combine to a challenging situation. We intimately understand these challenges and want to work with you to achieve outstanding results. We make sure that Clients comply with the regulation, but also can use proven shortcuts to get to their desired results in easier ways
HOW WE WORK
Identify Legal Issues
At Nova Law, we start each client relationship by sitting down to develop a deep understanding of their specific needs and legal challenges so we can fully comprehend their desired outcomes.
Plan Out Solutions
From there, we craft customized solutions to circumvent each individual issue you might encounter. Unique challenges require creative solutions.
Once we have decided upon the best possible solution, then the real work begins.
Take Actions
We take immediate action and utilize our close relationships with local authorities to get our client’s project in motion. By doing so, we are able to handle nearly every challenge you are likely to encounter during the course of your company formation and expansion here in Vietnam.
