Advised a leading computer retailer on business operations in Vietnam.
Thom Thi Mai Nguyen
Commercial Attorney
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
Vietnamese, English
EDUCATION
Bachelor of International Business Law, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Thom Thi Mai Nguyen is a commercial attorney in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi office. Thom specializes in developing practical, cost-effective solutions for business operators in Vietnam. She assists new market entrants with business set-up and licensing. Thom has also helped numerous franchises establish commercial entities in Vietnam, advising on tax and import-export implications.
Thom also serves high-profile multinational technology clients and advises them on the legal aspects of e-commerce, live conferencing, Internet phone services, cloud computing, and online contracts. Having worked for a U.S.-based telecommunications company as a legal compliance manager, Thom has in-depth technical knowledge on telecommunications, Internet, and ISP operations.
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Provided in-depth advice to a global software solutions provider on doing business in Vietnam.
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Assisted a top American restaurant franchise with franchising registration, registration updates, and general business operations.
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Advised a leading producer of semiconductor processing equipment on contracts between the target company and a third party.
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Advised a coalition of European banks regarding Vietnamese law on secured aircraft finance and provided annual updates on changes to same.
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Provided comprehensive due diligence and advice on a foreign-invested cosmetics manufacturer.
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Advised a major developer on Vietnamese legislation relevant to commercial real property managers.
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Provided comprehensive due diligence and advice on share acquisitions of (1) a Vietnamese-owned online tax filing and payment company and (2) a Vietnamese bio-fuel (ethanol) manufacturer. Significant issues included the regulatory and licensing framework for digital signature certification services, Internet information services, and environmental law.
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Acted as lead counsel in advising two leading Swedish industrial tools manufacturers in establishing wholly foreign-owned enterprises engaging in manufacturing, importing and exporting, and distribution activities in Vietnam as well as post-licensing, labor and employment, and corporate support services.
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Assisted a global garment manufacturer in obtaining a branch license.
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Advised a leader in wireless technology on government authorities related to the telecommunications industry.
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Advised a major British women’s apparel company in identifying and establishing a manufacturing plant in Vietnam. Our representation encompassed identifying local partners to build-lease land and plant to foreign partner in business cooperation agreement.
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| August 31, 2011 |
Legal Developments in Mobile Services and Mobile Phone Industry Thom Thi Mai Nguyen, Dzung Thi Thuy Nguyen Vietnam has seen a booming mobile services market. The mobile penetration rate has grown exponentially from just over 20% in 2006 to 80% by 2008. Vietnam has surpassed many of its peers in the sector... |
| June 30, 2011 |
Vietnam Discourages Mobile Phone Imports Thom Thi Mai Nguyen In the face of escalating inflation, the Vietnamese government is eagerly trying to reduce the imports of luxury goods to slow down the erosion of its foreign currency reserves. As a result, the... |
| February 28, 2011 |
Vietnam Issues New Guidance on the Law on Enterprises Thom Thi Mai Nguyen, Vinh Quoc Nguyen Vietnam’s business environment has quickly evolved since its early overhaul or “Doi Moi” process in 1986. Vietnam’s Law on Enterprises and its guiding regulations, the main laws governing the... |
