Investment & Project Establishment
Clarifying legal requirements and next steps for investment structures, market entry, entity formation and operational arrangements.
DA YAO · VIET NAM
Rooted in Vietnam.
Clarity for
cross-border business.
From investment and transaction closing to daily operations and dispute resolution. Turning legal analysis into practical steps for your business.
HANOI Investment · Transactions · Compliance · Disputes
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE.
CROSS-BORDER PERSPECTIVE.
CROSS-BORDER PERSPECTIVE.
YOUR BUSINESS. OUR FOCUS.
Understand the business.
Clarify the legal path.
DA YAO (VIET NAM) supports businesses investing and operating in Vietnam at key stages of their projects, with a focus on consistent documentation, risk identification and practical implementation.
01 / OUR PRACTICE
Support at key business moments
Each legal assignment addresses a specific business concern.
M&A & Legal Due Diligence
From reviewing the target to drafting transaction documents, addressing material risks through closing conditions, liability allocation and contractual protections.
Business Operations & Compliance
Support with corporate governance, commercial contracts and employment matters to establish a clear legal basis for daily operations.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Assessing dispute strategies against the contracts, facts and evidence, with legal support for negotiation, settlement and arbitration matters.
02 / ABOUT DA YAO
Based in Hanoi.
Attentive to cross-border detail.
DA YAO (VIET NAM) LIMITED LIABILITY LAW FIRM focuses on the legal needs of Chinese businesses investing and operating in Vietnam. We value accurate legal terminology across jurisdictions and consistency in Chinese–Vietnamese documents.
Starting with the facts and documents, we identify key issues, explain risks and assumptions, and develop specific recommendations.
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DA YAO (VIET NAM) LIMITED LIABILITY LAW FIRM
DA YAO (VIET NAM) LIMITED LIABILITY LAW FIRM
03 / OUR LEGAL TEAM
Our Lawyers
Combining cross-border legal experience and Vietnamese local practice to support investment, operations and disputes.
Head of Firm · Director
ZHANG BIN Lawyer
ZHANG BIN
East China University of Political Science and Law · Bachelor of Laws
A Chinese lawyer and licensed foreign lawyer in Vietnam, long based in Vietnam. His practice covers cross-border acquisitions, investment, corporate compliance, tax planning and dispute resolution, focusing on Chinese businesses investing and operating in Vietnam.
Cross-Border M&AInvestment & ComplianceTax PlanningDispute Resolution
Education & Community Roles
- External mentor, School of Law, Shanghai International Studies University
- Executive director, SISU–DA YAO (Hanoi) Legal Training Base
- Adviser to the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Putuo District, Shanghai
Foreign Lawyer Practice Licence in Vietnam
26/BTTP/GP-LSNN
Civil, Commercial & Criminal–Civil Matters
LI ZHONGJUN Lawyer
LI ZHONGJUN
Southwest University of Political Science and Law · Master’s Degree
Formerly employed in a procuratorial authority, he has practised full-time as a lawyer since 2011, handling criminal, civil and commercial matters. His practice covers civil and commercial disputes, matters involving both criminal and civil issues, business compliance, contract disputes and tort matters.
Civil & Commercial DisputesCriminal–Civil MattersBusiness ComplianceContracts & Torts
Foreign Lawyer Practice Licence in Vietnam
24/BTTP/GP-LSNN
Senior Partner
XU YINKAI Lawyer
XU YINKAI
East China University of Political Science and Law · Master of Laws
A licensed foreign lawyer in Vietnam focused on foreign law and international law advice. He supports Chinese businesses investing in Vietnam with entity formation, compliance reviews, contract reviews and coordination of cross-border disputes.
Foreign & International LawCross-Border InvestmentCorporate ComplianceContract Advisory
Foreign Lawyer Practice Licence in Vietnam
25/BTTP/GP-LSNN
Vietnamese Licensed Lawyer
Nguyễn Thị Nhậm Lawyer
Nguyễn Thị Nhậm
Thai Nguyen University · Chinese Studies
Hanoi Law University · Economic Law
Her practice focuses on investment projects in Vietnam, including mergers, company divisions, corporate governance and acquisitions, and coordination of tax, business registration and customs matters. She also has experience in Vietnamese litigation and arbitration.
Investment ProjectsCorporate Governance & AcquisitionsLitigation & Arbitration
Working Languages
Vietnamese · Chinese · English
04 / SELECTED MATTERS
Selected Matters
Legal work at different stages of a business’s investment and operations abroad.
From investment structures to ongoing operations
01Investment Structuring
Nominee Arrangements & Asset Risk
Background
A manufacturing business holding overseas operating assets through a nominee arrangement faced disposal risks following a dispute between the registered holder and the actual investor.
View Scope of Work
Review funding records and contractual relationships, assess claims and asset-protection options, and support the regularisation of the investment structure.
02M&A Approvals
Land-Holding Company Acquisition & Approvals
Background
An overseas investor acquiring a Vietnamese company with land-use rights encountered coordination issues between the equity transaction, investment adjustments and tax procedures.
View Scope of Work
Review transaction documents and existing approvals, analyse prerequisites at each stage, and assist with legal correspondence and procedural coordination.
03Trade Compliance
Trade Investigation Support for an Export Manufacturer
Background
A manufacturer in Vietnam exporting to an overseas market needed to organise production, procurement and employment records for a trade investigation to document its local operations.
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Structure Vietnamese operational records with multilingual comparisons, map production processes to supporting records, and prepare materials for investigation responses and verification.
04Tax Disputes
Related-Party Transaction Review & Business Risk
Background
During a tax review, a manufacturer disputed related-party pricing, cost allocation and accounting treatment with the authorities, with associated business-management risks.
View Scope of Work
Review financial records and cost documentation, help prepare explanations and submissions, participate in discussions and follow up on relevant administrative measures.
05Labour & Employment
Employee Discipline Dispute & Labour Relations
Background
A manufacturer faced labour tensions and a work stoppage following disciplinary action, requiring coordinated handling of the individual dispute, employee communication and internal policies.
View Scope of Work
Assist with discussions among the parties, structure dispute-resolution and settlement arrangements, and support the preparation and improvement of Chinese–Vietnamese labour rules.
Representative Matters by Practice
Explore our experience by practice area, from transactions to day-to-day operations.
M&A & Equity InvestmentEnergy, Infrastructure & ConstructionRestructuring, Liquidation & ExitCustoms, Tax & Trade ComplianceCapital MarketsRetained Counsel & Dispute Resolution
M&A & Equity Investment
Full-cycle equity acquisition
Advised the buyer on the memorandum of understanding, legal due diligence, acquisition agreement drafting and negotiation, approvals, closing and post-closing compliance.
Manufacturing acquisition & investor exit
Provided local legal support for the acquisition of a Vietnamese manufacturer, covering foreign investor exit arrangements, equity closing, authorisation documents and approvals.
Share acquisition & transaction risk
Provided legal due diligence, acquisition agreement drafting and revision, interim-period risk analysis, deposit and security arrangements, and negotiation support.
Foreign investment project establishment
Supported an overseas investor’s Vietnamese project with investment structuring, investment registration, equity acquisition and project establishment.
Energy, Infrastructure & Construction
Industrial project development & operation
Provided legal services and project coordination support across the planning, construction and operational stages of an industrial project.
Wind power investment & cooperation
Supported an investment consortium with project structuring, bilingual investment and cooperation agreements, legal input to the feasibility study and dispute-resolution clauses.
Wind power project acquisition
Provided legal services throughout the acquisition of a wind power project in Vietnam.
Foreign contractor construction permit
Supported the permit application for a power EPC project, including eligibility analysis, document preparation, consular legalisation guidance, subcontracting compliance and submission follow-up.
Railway procurement advice
Advised an engineering enterprise on bidding for a Vietnamese railway project, covering bidder eligibility, procurement procedures and local compliance requirements.
Restructuring, Liquidation & Exit
Foreign-invested manufacturer restructuring & exit
Compared merger, business transfer and dissolution or liquidation routes; reviewed registration and asset records; assessed solvency, employment, equipment and liability arrangements; and prepared an implementation roadmap.
Representative office closure
Supported the closure of a corporate representative office, including tax finalisation, bank account closure, seal cancellation and licence termination matters.
Customs, Tax & Trade Compliance
Customs matters for a manufacturer
Assisted with customs administrative penalties, re-export of goods and related risk assessment, and supported an internal origin-compliance review process.
Cross-border trading structure review
Provided compliance analysis on cross-border trading structures, transfer pricing and customs declaration arrangements.
Construction invoices & payment disputes
Reviewed contractor invoices and invoicing arrangements, analysed irregularities and supported payment claims and defences.
VAT refund contract review
Reviewed transaction contracts for VAT refund compliance and proposed amendments.
Capital Markets
Vietnam counsel for a Hong Kong IPO
Provided legal opinions on the issuer’s Vietnamese operations, supported sponsor due diligence and updated legal documentation throughout the listing process.
Overseas bond issuance support
Analysed issuer eligibility, security arrangements and overseas borrowing restrictions for an overseas bond issuance, and provided Vietnamese legal advice.
Retained Counsel & Dispute Resolution
Retained counsel to an energy company
Provided ongoing Vietnamese law advice to an energy company.
Factory construction dispute
Analysed factory construction contracts and evidence, and supported claims, defences and dispute-resolution strategy.
International buyer audit response
Helped a manufacturer respond to concerns raised by an international buyer and audit-related risks, preparing explanations and a defence strategy.
Ongoing legal support for manufacturers
Provided manufacturers in Vietnam with ongoing support on employment, foreign worker permits, corporate compliance and regulatory matters.
VIAC Arbitration Matters
Mandate agreement dispute involving a Vietnamese securities company
A VIAC arbitration dispute concerning a mandate agreement involving a Vietnamese securities company.
Factory lease dispute involving a Vietnamese industrial park developer
A VIAC arbitration dispute concerning a factory lease involving a Vietnamese industrial park developer.
These anonymised summaries are based on materials supplied by the firm. Client identities and specific transaction details are omitted. Past matters do not guarantee outcomes in similar cases.
CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Our Clients
Selected clients
CHEC
CSCEC
China Railway Group
POWERCHINA- Energy China
Sinopharm- 香港美菲尔集团
Haier Vietnam (AQUA)
Zhejiang Wangneng- Beijing Weineng
05 / HOW WE WORK
Clear scope. Structured progress.
Clarifying tasks, deliverables and next steps from the first conversation.
Understand the matter first
Understand your business goals, the parties involved, project stage and timing, and assess conflicts of interest and service suitability.
Define the scope clearly
Agree deliverables, fees, timing and service boundaries before work begins.
Turn advice into action
Combine document review and legal research, communicate key findings, and deliver documents and actionable follow-up recommendations.
BEFORE WE SPEAK
Before Your Consultation
What should I include in my first enquiry?
Briefly describe the matter, relevant countries or regions, company name and expected timetable. You do not need to send identity documents, banking information or complete case files initially; we can agree how to share documents after speaking.
How are legal fees determined?
Fees are assessed based on the scope, deliverables, workload and timing. Fees and payment terms are agreed before engagement; additional scope is discussed separately.
Can you assist with Chinese and Vietnamese documents?
We can discuss drafting, review and language-consistency work for Chinese–Vietnamese contracts and legal documents. The specific scope is confirmed at engagement.
LET’S TALK
Your next step starts
with a clear conversation.
Tell us about your matter and timetable.
The email link opens your email application. Services are subject to the engagement arrangements agreed by both parties.
PHONE0797029880 (Vietnam)
HANOI OFFICE
54 Lieu Giai Street, Giang Vo Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Room 2901, East Tower, Lotte Center
Phòng 2901, Tòa Đông, Trung tâm Lotte, Số 54 đường Liễu Giai, phường Giảng Võ, thành phố Hà Nội, Việt Nam
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