ASL LAW Wins Vietnam – Client Satisfaction at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

ASL LAW partner receives Vietnam – Client Satisfaction award at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026 ceremony

A proud milestone has been established as ASL LAW participated in a regional ASEAN award for the first time and was immediately honored in a category that directly reflects service quality—Client Satisfaction. This achievement not only recognizes the firm’s collective efforts but also affirms ASL LAW’s long-standing client-centric development strategy. ASL LAW Makes Its Mark…

Vietnam advances pilot digital asset framework

ASL LAW regulatory attorneys analyzing Vietnam's crypto pilot framework and MOF Decision 96 at Hanoi office

(Published on VIR) Vietnam’s evolving digital asset framework is expected to improve market transparency and create conditions to attract qualified foreign investors into a more regulated ecosystem. Vietnam’s emerging legal framework for cryptoasset exchanges reflects a gradual and controlled regulatory approach. Under current Vietnamese law, cryptoassets are not recognised as legal tender, and their legal…

A strategic pivot to retain and engage with global investors

ASL LAW investment attorneys analyzing Vietnam’s strategic pivot to retain and engage with global investors at Hanoi office

(Written By Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Partner, ASL Law – Published on Vietnam Investment Review) In an era where the global minimum tax framework is redefining international fiscal competition, traditional tax-based incentives are rapidly losing their efficacy as the primary magnet for foreign investment. Recognising this global paradigm shift, Vietnam has introduced a new…

Supplementing Regulations to Strengthen the Examination Timeframe for Patent Applications in Vietnam

ASL LAW patent attorneys analyzing Circular 11/2025/TT-BKHCN and its impact on patent examination timeframes at Hanoi office

Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new provisions on the fast-track substantive examination of patent applications, establishing a clear legal mechanism to shorten processing time and enhance examination efficiency in Vietnam. This regulation is considered an important step in prioritizing strategic technology patents, commercially exploited inventions, and inventions serving urgent national needs. Strengthening the examination timeframe and…

05 Key Legal Highlights of the Amended Intellectual Property Law 2025

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys analyzing the key legal highlights of Vietnam's Amended IP Law 2025 effective April 1 2026 at Hanoi office

On December 10, 2025, at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Intellectual Property Law No. 131/2025/QH15 was officially adopted and took effect on April 1, 2026. The enactment of this law marks a significant adjustment in the intellectual property legal framework, aiming…

ASL LAW: The First Vietnamese Law Firm to Open an Office in the United States

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The establishment of international financial centers in Vietnam is expected to expand capital markets and facilitate long-term capital flows in accordance with international standards. As Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as an attractive investment destination, drawing increasing attention from the global financial community, cross-border trade and investment activities between Vietnam and the United States…

ASL LAW Appoints New Partner

ASL LAW leadership team gathered at Hanoi office to welcome newly appointed partner with official announcement

ASL LAW LLC (ASL LAW) officially announces that Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien has joined the firm as a Partner, marking an important milestone in the firm’s strategy to strengthen its professional capacity and expand its legal services. The addition of Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien is expected to further reinforce ASL LAW’s team of…

Vietnam Accedes to the Apostille Convention: Key Highlights and Practical Implications for the Foreign Investment Environment

Infographic comparing the old document legalization process vs. the new Apostille process for use in Vietnam.

On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in its capacity as depositary, officially notified that Vietnam had deposited its Instrument of Accession to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention) on 31 December 2025. In accordance with the…

Perspectives on Vietnam’s precedent mechanism in comparison with international models

ASL LAW legal researchers analyzing Vietnam's precedent system and international comparative models at Hanoi office

In the process of judicial reform and international legal integration, judicial precedents have increasingly been recognized as an important instrument to promote uniform application of the law, address legal gaps, and reconcile divergent interpretations of written norms. In many jurisdictions, whether following the common law or civil law tradition, precedents play a certain role in…

Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Debt Recovery in Vietnam

ASL LAW international trade lawyers advising client on cross-border debt recovery strategies at Ho Chi Minh City office

In the context of deepening globalization, commercial and oversea investment transactions increasingly extend beyond national borders, leading to a significant rise in disputes concerning payment obligations. Cross-border debt recovery is therefore no longer an isolated issue but has become a systemic legal challenge for both domestic enterprises and foreign investors operating in Vietnam. This article…

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