You are using an outdated browser and your browsing experience will not be optimal. Please update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Install Microsoft Edge

November 25, 2021

Dr. Vinh Quoc Nguyen Honored for Contributions to Vietnam’s Legal Sector

Dr. Vinh Quoc Nguyen, a partner in the firm’s Ho Chi Minh City office,  has been formally recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice as a key contributor to the development of the country’s legal profession.

In Decision No. 1709/QD/BTP dated November 12, 2021, the Minister of Justice issued commendations to 13 groups and 40 individuals for their “exceptional achievements in the process of implementing and summarizing 10 years of the strategy for developing the lawyer profession and the scheme for developing a team of lawyers to serve international economic integration through the year 2020.”

Dr. Vinh, who in addition to his work for Tilleke & Gibbins has served as a lecturer at the Judicial Academy for many years , was one of only 14 private-practice lawyers among the 40 individuals highlighted, the majority of whom are employed by the Ministry of Justice or other government agencies.

 

RELATED INSIGHTS​ 

May 13, 2020
On May 20, 2020, Alan Adcock, partner and deputy director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property practice, will speak at a webinar on “Why You Should Consider Southeast Asia for Your Next Franchise Expansion.” The webinar, organized by VF Franchise Consulting, is primarily targeting existing franchisors in the U.K., U.S., and Canada who are looking to explore promising new markets.
May 5, 2020
On April 28, Kobkit Thienpreecha, partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group, and Varapa Aurat, head of the firm’s tax practice, will present a pragmatic webinar discussing relief measures the Thai government has implemented to lessen the burden on Thai companies and their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 5, 2020
On April 28, Saithong Rattana, attorney-at-law in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Vientiane office, will join a webinar hosted by the China-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Center (CALCC) to discuss the Lao government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. During the session, Saithong will provide an overview of the measures that have already been implemented in Laos to protect the general public and businesses most impacted by the outbreak, and explain the impact on the virus has on employment in the jurisdiction.
April 22, 2020
In an attempt to alleviate business and economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thai government has announced and implemented several temporary relief measures aimed at assisting companies in Thailand during these trying times. To date, these measures cover a variety of high-impact areas including corporate requirements, visa and immigration obligations, tax filing, and other allowance schemes, with additional relaxations expected on the horizon.