Vietnam's Leading
Independent Law Firm

Frasers Law Company (Frasers) is the global leader in navigating pathways through complex legal systems in Vietnam.

Frasers was the first law firm to receive a foreign law company licence in Vietnam, and we continue to uphold our position as a progressive leader in Vietnam's rapidly developing legal arena. 

Through an integrated team of foreign and local lawyers, we are able to provide a streamlined approach whereby we are able to advise on local law issues, whilst protecting our clients' interests to the highest international standards.

We are a diverse and multilingual law firm. The talent, skills, and experience of our integrated team enable us to carefully cater to each of our client's specific legal needs, whether they relate to Vietnamese and/or international law issues.

Frasers provides excellence, experience, innovation, commitment, understanding and insight.

 

Knowledge

LURCs under Land Law 2024
19/03/2024 10:00

LURCs under Land Law 2024

Under Vietnam law, entities that have legal rights to use land and/or own assets attached to land (Legitimate Owner/s) may be granted a certificate, subject to the provisions of the prevailing land laws and/or construction laws from time to time (generally referred to as “Certificate”). 

New Law on Credit Institutions
14/03/2024 15:00

New Law on Credit Institutions

Beginning 1 July 2024, the Law on Credit Institutions No. 32/2024/QH15 passed by the National Assembly on 18 January 2024 (New Law on Credit Institutions) will replace the currently effective Law on Credit Institutions No. 47/2010/QH12 (Current Law on Credit Institutions). 

 

Draft Decree on the GMT State Support Fund
30/01/2024 10:00

Draft Decree on the GMT State Support Fund

In response to the Resolution on the Global Minimum Tax which has taken effect from 1 January 2024, a draft decree on the establishment, management, and use of an investment support fund has been recently released for public comments and consultation. We present the key highlights of the Draft Decree in this legal update. 

Arbitration in Vietnam 2024 Edition
25/01/2024 15:00

Arbitration in Vietnam 2024 Edition

The updated edition of our Arbitration Guide provides an incisive analysis of the current state of commercial arbitration practice and trends on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and setting aside applications in Vietnam, presenting crucial insights and the latest developments that are essential for legal practitioners and businesses operating in the region.

Firm recognition in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings
17/01/2024 14:00

Firm recognition in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings

Our team is honoured and grateful for our recognition in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings. We are truly grateful to our clients for their unwavering support, trust, and confidence in our team - the driving force in our continuous pursuit of excellence in legal knowledge and client service. 

Frasers Law Company announces its current round of promotions
17/11/2023 12:00

Frasers Law Company announces its current round of promotions

We are delighted to announce promotions of key members of our senior legal team at Frasers Law Company. In addition to the recognition of the stellar client work that our colleagues have consistently demonstrated, these new promotions also represent our commitment to serving our clients to the highest possible standards with the most capable team members and leadership as our firm continues to expand. 

Asia Business Law Journal - Vietnam Law Firm Awards
06/06/2023 16:00

Asia Business Law Journal - Vietnam Law Firm Awards

We are honoured to be recognised in Asia Business Law Journal’s inaugural Vietnam Law Firm Awards.

Shortlisted in five awards - Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023
14/04/2023 07:00

Shortlisted in five awards - Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023

We are pleased to share that Frasers Law Company has been shortlisted for The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023.

Frasers Energy Breakfast Briefing 2024
05/03/2024 12:00

Frasers Energy Breakfast Briefing 2024

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming seminar, the Frasers Energy Breakfast Briefing, that will be held at 8:00 am on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 at our Ho Chi Minh City office.

Leading By Leaning In - Frasers Women in Business Breakfast Meeting
29/02/2024 12:00

Leading By Leaning In - Frasers Women in Business Breakfast Meeting

In honour of International Women's Day, we are pleased to invite you to our inaugural Women in Business Breakfast Meeting dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in Vietnam’s business community.   

Personal Data Protection - Developing your compliance checklist
19/02/2024 11:00

Personal Data Protection - Developing your compliance checklist

We invite you to our upcoming webinar as we discuss the Personal Data Protection - Developing your compliance checklist

Arbitration in Vietnam 2024
01/02/2024 17:00

Arbitration in Vietnam 2024

We invite you to our upcoming webinar as we discuss how the Arbitration in Vietnam 2024, along with other key issues to consider. 

Awards and Rankings

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2024

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2024

Hall of Fame 

Mark Fraser – Fraser Law Company

Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram – Rising star

Duong Thi Mai Huong – Rising star

Dinh Thi Hien Ly – Rising star

The leading and authoritative guide to law firms in Vietnam is contained in The Asia Pacific Legal 500. Frasers is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm in Vietnam, and in particular, has been recommended in the following practice areas in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Rankings (in alphabetical order):

  • Banking and Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Data Protection
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labour and Employment
  • Projects and Energy
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Shipping and Aviation
  • Tax
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Clients’ Testimonials

“Frasers Law Company assists clients with a wide range of IP matters, including copyright, patent, and trademark infringement, trademark registration and enforcement, technology transfer contracts, and trade secrets cases. Mark Fraser leads the team alongside Nguyen Van Vien, who also serves as chairman of the Intellectual Property Association of Ho Chi Minh City, as well as director of the Vietnam Intellectual Property Institute. The team advises clients in the education, food and beverages, banking, manufacturing, and biotech sectors, among others.”

“Frasers are well-connected within Vietnam and able to get access to many different organisations and parties. They also have an associated company, Frasers International which further extends their capabilities well beyond Vietnam.”

“Mark Frasers and Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram have been impeccable in terms of professionalism and quick turnaround.”

“Frasers Law Company advises on the tax aspects of M&A transactions and advisory matters for customs duty and VAT, in addition to acting for international companies looking to establish a presence in Vietnam on tax structuring issues. Praised as 'didactic and extremely helpful in navigating the Vietnamese tax environment', founding partner Mark Fraser co-leads the practice alongside Phan Xuan Qui, who has considerable experience in direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance services.”

“An experienced team who have a good sense of international sponsor/lender requirements and can play a strong supporting role on project financings. They work very collaboratively with international counsel.”

“Very practical structuring advice, excellent communication, meeting deadlines and avoiding surprises. Flexible to meet the client’s requests and to tailor advice and solutions as needed.”

“The leadership is very hands-on with every assignment and creative in their thinking and problem solving. They take ownership of deals and act as if they are part of the in-house legal team.”

“The team is very responsive and commercial. They are a go-to firm in Vietnam because they provide concise and thoughtful advice and can be relied upon to meet tight deadlines.”

“Frasers Law are unique in Vietnam as they bring a very strong international approach to the local area. They apply this international know-how to the needs of multinational clients within Vietnam and ensure that local requirements are understood and met.”

 

Asialaw Profiles 2023-24

Asialaw Profiles 2023-24

Mark Fraser – Elite Practitioner
 

Frasers is recognised as an Outstanding Firm in Asialaw Profiles 2023-24 – The Guide to the Asia-Pacific’s Leading Law Firms.

Outstanding

  • Corporate M&A
  • Projects Infrastructure

Highly Recommended

  • Banking and Finance
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Energy and Natural Resources

Recommended

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Capital Markets
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Intellectual Property
  • Project and Infrastructure
  • Labour and Employment
  • Shipping, Maritime and Aviation
  • Tax

Clients’ Testimonials

“Frasers has deep knowledge of local laws and are very responsive to our queries.”

“Responsive, gives practical advice, communicates effectively.”

Chambers Asia Pacific 2024 and Chambers Global 2024

Chambers Asia Pacific 2024 and Chambers Global 2024

Mark Fraser – Leading Individual
Frasers is ranked as Leading firm in Chambers Asia Pacific 2024.

Chambers Asia Pacific 2024

Client’s Testimonials

"I think Frasers are very user-friendly. They are technically very strong in terms of advising on the Vietnamese legal position but can also go a step further and provide practical advice."

"They are a very efficient team. They work in a timely manner and get things done. One gets lots of time with the partners."

"They are very responsive and knowledgeable. I enjoy working with them."

"The team at Frasers are always very professional, prepared and customer-oriented."

"Frasers have local Vietnamese and foreign lawyers who form a very strong team addressing all aspects of the legal, administrative and business process."

"I appreciate that they are very prompt in their responses and focused on quality control."

"The service is excellent, and so is the calibre of people there."

"When they communicate with you, they are very comprehensive."

"Frasers has a great understanding of the law, and the service is excellent."

"Frasers Law Company's knowledge in the property and commercial market is strong and its approach to business is very commercial."

"Frasers Law Company is focused on quality control."

"We are impressed by their knowledge and how they have handled matters."

Chambers Asia Pacific 2024

IFLR1000 2023

IFLR1000 2023

We are recognised by IFLR1000 in the following practice areas:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate M&A
  • Projects and Infrastructure

Clients’ Testimonials

“Practical advice. Deep understanding of local market and of our commercial priorities. Excellent service, quick delivery.”

“On top of everything, very detailed, very trustful and focused, high expertise, fast in responding/follow up.”

“The firm has a strong understanding of the law and the approach of local regulatory agencies to interpretation of applicable laws. They’re knowledgeable, practical, and responsive.”

“They support us in negotiating with the investor and find the solution to settle the differences between the opinion of the company and the investor.”

“They were persistent in their effort to get the license we were applying for, navigating through the complicated procedures of the application.”

“Timely and responsive. Clarity of advice and feedback.”

“They are familiar with the local regulatory framework. They understand the key issues related to foreign direct investment requirements, government policies and the differences between local law and British law, therefore they can provide effective advice for foreign investors regarding potential acquisition.”

“Timely, detailed and thorough advice. On top of recent legal and regulatory developments and experienced in liaising with the authorities on the ground in Vietnam. On top of policy developments and able to provide insights into the rationale guiding the government’s actions.”

“They are very thorough, very knowledgeable. They are extremely responsive and attentive. They listen and seek to provide practical and technical responses.”

“Very professional, understand international law practice, and provide practical and actionable advice.”