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Doan Ngoc Tran

Senior Associate

Biography

Doan Ngoc Tran is a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team of the firm’s Ho Chi Minh City office. Doan works on corporate matters such as drafting legal documents and handling licensing and post-licensing tasks, including work related to investment registration certificates, enterprise registration certificates, representative office licenses, and tax declarations. He also advises on and handles registration of internal labor rules with labor management bodies and registration of foreign loans with the State Bank of Vietnam.

Doan collaborates with clients and government authorities to ensure timely receipt of necessary documents and business licenses. He monitors the status of cases from beginning to end and provides frequent updates to clients. Doan is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and the Vietnam Bar Federation.

Experience

  • Advised on and handled all matters relating to registration of a foreign loan agreement for a Luxembourg logistics services company, including drafting of required documents, submission to the authority, and following up until receipt of result.
  • Advised on and handled all matters relating to dissolution of representative offices in Vietnam for Singaporean and American companies, including personal income tax issues.
  • Helped an American software company establish a subsidiary in Vietnam, including drafting the application file, submitting it to the licensing authority and following up until receipt of the investment certificate.
  • Helped a Luxembourg logistics company amend the investment certificate of its subsidiary in Vietnam as result of internal share acquisition.
  • Advised a global online sales company on provision of logistics services in support of sales activities.
  • Advised an international technology company on operating a representative office in Vietnam, including advising on the scope of work of a representative office, employment matters, tax matters, and government filing requirements. We prepared Vietnamese and English versions of labor contracts.
  • Investigated the prevalence of trademark infringement of a global apparel brand in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Helped a worldwide manufacturer acquire a license to operate as a foreign-invested enterprise (FIE) engaged in the distribution of cutting tools.
  • Advised a Singaporean company on setting up a representative office in Vietnam and handled all post-licensing matters, including providing tax and banking advice.
ABOUT Doan Ngoc

Industries

Automotive

Practices

Corporate/M&A

Location

Languages

    Vietnamese

    English

Education

    LLB, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

Insights

December 2, 2025
Investing in Mainland Southeast Asia is Tilleke & Gibbins’ essential guide for investors looking to do business in this vibrant region, whether it’s starting operations as a newly established entity or expanding into new territories or business models.
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August 16, 2022
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January 26, 2021
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Awards & Rankings

September 23, 2026
Tilleke & Gibbins has received eight nominations for the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, recognizing the strength of the firm’s intellectual property practice across Southeast Asia. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories: Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year (Domestic) Cambodia Firm of the Year Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Patent Firm of the Year Thailand Trademark Firm of the Year Vietnam Patent Firm of the Year Vietnam Trademark Firm of the Year In addition, Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner and managing director of the firm’s intellectual property practice, has been shortlisted for Asia-Pacific Practitioner of the Year (General Law Firms). The eight nominations reflect the continued recognition of Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional capabilities in intellectual property protection, commercialization, and enforcement. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on November 5, 2026. For more information, please see the full Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 shortlist.
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September 23, 2026
Tilleke & Gibbins has received 14 nominations for the Asialaw Awards 2026. The nominations span jurisdiction-level, practice-area, and individual categories across the region. At the jurisdiction level, Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted in three categories: Cambodia Firm of the Year Laos Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year The firm has also been shortlisted for four regional practice awards: Aviation and Shipping Firm of the Year Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year Seven individual nominations recognize lawyers from the firm’s offices in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam: Prisna Sungwanna, Laos Female Lawyer of the Year Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Vietnam Female Lawyer of the Year John Frangos, Aviation and Shipping Lawyer of the Year, Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year Pongpalin Chantrapirom, Dispute Resolution Rising Star of the Year Chusert Supasitthumrong, Labour and Employment Lawyer of the Year The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on November 5, 2026. For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2025 and to browse a full list of the nominees, please visit the Asialaw website.
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September 18, 2026
Tilleke & Gibbins has once again been recognized in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2026, earning Tier 2 rankings for its corporate and M&A practices in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the firm’s thirteenth consecutive year of recognition in the annual rankings. Published by Asian Legal Business (ALB), the rankings identify leading M&A law firms across Asia based on the volume, complexity, and scale of their work; their presence across the region and within individual jurisdictions; and strategic developments such as key hires and practice-group expansion. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for legal professionals active in the region. The continued recognition of Tilleke & Gibbins in Thailand and Vietnam reflects the firm’s longstanding capabilities in advising clients on significant transactions in these key Southeast Asian markets. To learn more about the ALB M&A rankings, and to browse the full rankings, please see the September 2026 issue of ALB.
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May 11, 2026
Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized in five practice areas at the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2026, reflecting the firm’s continued strength across a range of legal disciplines in Vietnam. The firm received honors in the following categories: Artificial Intelligence Data Compliance and Cyber Security IP Litigation Labor & Employment Technology, Media & Telecommunications The ABLJ Vietnam Law Firm Awards highlight leading law firms across key practice areas, with multiple firms typically recognized in each category. The 2026 edition marks the fourth year of the awards program. These recognitions underscore the work of Tilleke & Gibbins’ Vietnam-based teams, particularly in technology-driven and regulatory-focused areas of practice. For more details and the full list of winners, please visit the ABLJ website.
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