Vietnam · Cross-border

Clarity in law,
confidence in business.

An independent law firm led by seasoned counsel — pairing years of hard-won experience with sharp advice, fast responses, and lawyers who treat every matter as their own.

Counsel you can trust

EN · 中文 · Tiếng Việt

17+YEARS
3LANGUAGES
24hRESPONSE
We advise across
Foreign Investment
Corporate & M&A
Disputes
Intellectual Property
For international clients

Doing business in Vietnam — guided in your language

We help foreign investors and companies navigate Vietnamese law end to end, with senior counsel fluent in English and Chinese.

01

Market entry & licensing

Choosing the right vehicle, securing investment registration and business licences to operate legally in Vietnam.

02

Foreign ownership & structuring

Clear guidance on ownership limits by sector and the holding structure that fits your goals.

03

Work permits & visas

Permits, visas and temporary residence cards for your foreign managers and staff.

04

Tax & profit repatriation

Structuring profits, dividends and cross-border payments so you can bring earnings home with confidence.

🌐 Every matter handled in English, Chinese or Vietnamese — your choice.

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What we do

Practice areas built around real business needs

From setting up to scaling up, we cover the legal ground that growing companies actually stand on.

Corporate & Commercial

Company formation, governance, contracts and day-to-day counsel that keeps your business compliant and moving.

Foreign Investment

Market entry, licensing and structuring for overseas investors entering Vietnam — and Vietnamese firms going abroad.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Due diligence, deal structuring and negotiation that protects your interests from term sheet to closing.

Dispute Resolution

Litigation, arbitration and negotiated settlements — pragmatic strategy aimed at the outcome that serves you.

Intellectual Property

Trademarks, copyright and brand protection so the value you build stays yours across borders.

Real Estate

Transactions, leasing and project advisory grounded in a clear reading of land and property regulation.

Why work with us

The depth of an established practice, with the focus of an independent firm

Senior lawyers, direct access, and counsel grounded in years of experience across borders.

01

Genuinely multilingual

English, Chinese and Vietnamese — your matter is handled in your language, not lost in translation.

02

Partner-led attention

You work directly with senior lawyers from first call to final outcome — never passed down a chain.

03

Transparent fees

Clear scope and clear pricing agreed up front. No surprises on the invoice.

04

Business-first thinking

We give advice you can act on commercially — practical answers, not just legal memos.

Good counsel is judgment earned over years — and the independence to give it fully to one client at a time.

FDK & PartnersFounding philosophy

Who we are

Independent, experienced, and on your side

FDK & Partners is an independent Vietnamese law firm, led by founding counsel with over 17 years of experience, advising domestic and international clients across corporate, investment and dispute matters.

Founded by lawyers with years of experience on complex transactions and disputes, the firm pairs that depth with the responsiveness and personal attention an independent practice can offer. Every client works directly with senior counsel invested in the outcome.

Integrity Responsiveness Precision Partnership
Our people

The team behind your matter

Senior counsel and a dedicated legal team — you always know who is handling your work.

Insights

Legal updates & guides

Practical notes on Vietnamese law — with a focus on what foreign investors need to know.

All articles

A step-by-step guide to setting up a foreign-owned company in Vietnam

From investment registration to business licence — the full timeline and documents you need.

Work permits & visas for foreign employees: 2026 update

New requirements, processing times and common mistakes to avoid when hiring from abroad.

Due diligence in Vietnam: what overseas buyers should check

Key legal, tax and regulatory red flags before you sign a deal in the Vietnamese market.

Get in touch

Tell us about your matter

Send a short message and we will get back to you within one business day. First consultations are confidential and without obligation.

Office

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phone

0979 519 168

Email

phucvu267@gmail.com

Your information is kept strictly confidential.