Practice Areas

• All areas of Japanese law
• Investment and market entry in Vietnam
• Corporate law, M&A, contracts
• International judicial matters
• International marriage and divorce
• Support for international dispute resolution

Education

• 2001 Graduated from Shinshu University Attached Matsumoto Junior High School
• 2004 Graduated from Sundai Kofu High School
• 2010 Graduated from the Faculty of Integrated Human Studies, Kyoto University
• 2012 Graduated from Chuo University Law School
• 2015 Registered as an attorney (member of the Fukuoka Bar Association)

Seminars, Lectures, Publications, etc.

• Vietnam Newsletter "What is essential for doing business in this country"
• Vietnam Newsletter "An important source of Japanese-speaking talent"
• Vietnam Newsletter "Advice from professionals who know success and failure cases inside out"
• Vietnam Newsletter "COVID restrictions and the resilience to survive"
• Salary raise and benefits systems stipulated by Vietnamese labor law and practical decision-making methods
• Regulations on side jobs and concurrent employment, social insurance, and the relationship with outsourcing
• Dispute resolution systems between workers and employers
• Dismissal system under Vietnamese labor law and past cases
• Proper use of labor contracts, work rules, and collective labor agreements
• Regulation of pirated copies (illegal uploads) and responses by copyright holders
• COVID-19 measures, centralized quarantine procedures, and responses by Japanese companies
• [22nd] Explanations by a resident lawyer in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Pitfalls of Vietnamese labor management
• [19th] Explanation of procedures for renouncing inheritance
• "Points to note for corporate activities in the post-COVID era"
• [Co-hosted by law firms] Seminar featuring a Vietnamese lawyer
• "Attractiveness and risks of Vietnam" — roundtable by local experts
• 【Only a law firm can explain】The optimal solution for organizational management in Vietnam

Practice Areas

• Corporate market entry support
• Corporate legal affairs, M&A
• Real estate law
• Contract law
• Tax and labor law
• Personal data protection
• Dispute resolution support
• Development of internal company regulations
• A wide range of areas related to corporate activities, including compliance framework development

Education

• Graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

Awards

• Third place in the university's scientific research contest
• Awarded the Eureka Student Scientific Research Prize

• Completed the Lawyer Training Program at the Vietnam Judicial Academy

Past matters handled

• At a domestic law firm for about three years, engaged in numerous corporate legal and dispute resolution matters. In particular, centered on corporate governance and commercial transaction-related disputes, providing a wide range of support from advisory to actual dispute resolution.
• Worked at a major corporate group as an in-house lawyer for over three years. Provided ongoing legal advice to management on governance, contracts, compliance, and labor management. Also led internal compliance investigations and responses to violations, contributing to strengthening the risk management framework.
• Possesses extensive experience with administrative procedures involving foreign-invested enterprises and has the ability to effectively conduct consultations, briefings, and negotiations with government agencies.

Practice Areas

• Investment and Market Entry Support
• Support with Administrative Procedures
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation
• Bidding and Procurement Legal Matters
• International Commercial Transactions
• Civil and Criminal Matters

Education

• Graduated from Hanoi Law University, Faculty of Economic Law
• Completed Lawyer Training Course at the Judicial Academy

Past Cases Handled

• Handled hundreds of corporate-related procedures
• Company establishment, initial registration and amendments, dissolution and liquidation, change of corporate form
• Tax-related procedures; various license applications （public security, food hygiene, fire prevention, advertising, work permits, temporary residence cards for foreigners, etc.）
• Served as a member of the Ministry of Justice research project 'Bidding Law Research Group'
• Dispute resolution support for real estate-related disputes and contract issues

Practice Areas

• Handles a broad range of legal matters related to the Vietnam operations of Japanese companies, including market entry support, corporate law, M&A, real estate, contract law, tax and labor, personal data protection, dispute resolution support, development of internal regulations, and building compliance frameworks.

Education

• Faculty of Law, Vinh University
• ＜Awards＞
• Outstanding student throughout the program
• Vietnam Judicial Academy
• Completed lawyer training program

Past Matters Handled

• Worked for over three years at consulting firms and law offices serving mainly Japanese clients, handling numerous legal matters related to business launches by Japanese companies, including investment projects, company establishment, and obtaining various licenses.
• More than three years at a Japanese law firm, with practical experience across legal advisory for Japanese companies, investment procedures, obtaining various permits and approvals, and drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Demonstrated strong capabilities in negotiations with government bodies from the provincial to central ministry level, with a proven track record of reliably completing complex administrative procedures and obtaining permits within deadlines.

Practice Areas

• Investment and corporate law
• Labor and employment law
• International commercial transactions
• Dispute resolution, etc.

Education

• Graduated from Hanoi Law University, Faculty of Law
• Completed the Judicial Academy’s training course for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers

Past Cases Handled

• Track record of providing ongoing legal support as a legal advisor to dozens of companies across various industries
• Extensive experience in project legal matters and in establishing in-house legal frameworks
• Well-versed in the operations and practices of state agencies, demonstrating high effectiveness in negotiations and dealings with government authorities

Practice Areas

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Financial analysis
• Tax due diligence
• Financial due diligence
• Contract law
• Labor and employment
• Corporate law
• Dispute resolution support

Education

• National Economics University (Vietnam) － Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking
• General Department of Taxation － Completed practical training for tax consultants
• Academy of Finance － Completed training for Chief Accountant certification
• General Department of Taxation, National School of Tax － Completed training for Tax Inspector qualification
• General Department of Taxation, National School of Tax － Completed training for Tax Debt Management Specialist qualification

Past Engagements

• Support in responding to inspections by the tax authority and customs for a processing export company in Hai Phong
• Support in responding to a tax audit of a construction company in Phu Tho
• Responding to tax audits for clients

• Thanh Tri Bridge project
• Wind power plant project in Bac Lieu
• Solar power plant project in Hue
• Solar power plant project in Nha Trang
• Hai Phong cement plant project
• Residential apartment project in Ha Noi
• High-end office building project in Ha Noi
• Renovation and improvement project for National Highway No. 6 between Hoa Binh and Son La
• Ha Noi shopping mall project
• 500KV transmission line project between Plaiku and Phu Lam
• Trung Ha Bridge project
• Da Nang kindergarten project
• Bac Giang food processing plant
• LNG project (buyer: Singapore entity)
• Joint development of an LNG project with a local Vietnamese company (buyer: Korean entity)
• Advice on green financing for a wind power project
• Advice on financing for a solar power project
• Acquisition of an insurance company (buyer: Swiss entity)
• Sale of shares of a publicly listed investment bank

Areas of Practice

• Investment and Market Entry
• License Acquisition Support
• Corporate Legal Affairs
• Personal Data Protection
• Labor Affairs (support for obtaining various permits and approvals related to foreign workers)
• Contracts

Education

• Graduated, Faculty of Law, Hanoi Law University
• Graduated, Lawyer Training Course, Judicial Academy

Past Cases Handled

• Has extensive experience in providing procedural support for foreign workers.
• Specifically, capable of handling the following tasks:
• Preparation and registration of labor contracts
• Hiring procedures for foreign workers
• Applications for work permits and exemptions
• Visa applications

Practice Areas

• General accounting services
• Tax consulting

Education

• Vinh University – Degree in Accounting
• Academy of Finance – Completed professional training for practicing accountants

Representative Experience

• 10 years of professional experience as an accountant
• Extensive experience in tax and accounting consulting across a wide range of industries, particularly the F&B industry, retail chains, leisure facilities, bars, and healthcare service providers

Practice Areas

• Accounting
• Tax
• Tax Due Diligence
• Financial Due Diligence
• Labor

Education

• Hung Vuong University – Bachelor’s in Accounting
• General Department of Taxation – Completed practical training for tax consultants
• Academy of Finance – Completed training in corporate financial analysis

Representative Matters

• Support in responding to inspections by the tax authority and customs for a processing and export enterprise in Hai Phong
• Support in responding to a tax audit for a construction company in Phu Tho
• Support for advisory clients in responding to tax audits

• Thanh Tri Bridge project
• Hai Phong Cement Plant project
• Residential condominium project in Hanoi
• Premium office building project in Hanoi
• Rehabilitation and improvement project for National Highway 6, Hoa Binh–Son La section
• Hanoi shopping mall project
• Trung Ha Bridge project
• Bac Giang food processing plant

Fields of Expertise

• Translation and interpreting (contracts, legal documents, corporate materials, conference interpreting, etc.)
• Research and market analysis
• Conducting and analysis of public opinion and questionnaire surveys

Education

• Graduated from Hanoi University, Faculty of Japanese
• Currently enrolled at Hanoi Law University, Faculty of Law

Past Projects Handled

• Over 15 years as a Japanese language instructor at Nagoya University, Japanese Law Education and Research Center
• For over 10 years, responsible for translation and interpreting in the legal and business fields (seminars, symposia, business meetings, negotiation interpreting, etc.)