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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


Baker McKenzie

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About

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We are the largest employment team out of all the international law firms operating in Vietnam. We have more than 25 years’ experience advising on complex and high-profile employment issues, compliance & investigations, as well as the employment aspects of M&A, restructuring and reorganization projects. 

Our employment practice in Vietnam consists of a truly close-knit core team, who also draw on the expertise of lawyers from multiple disciplines such as corporate & commercial and M&A, immigration, tax, and dispute resolution, to give comprehensive advice and establish well-arranged contracts. This is a breadth of skillset beyond most other practices active in this area. 

We offer a wide spectrum of employment law services, regularly handling innovative matters, including, but not limited to:

o Hiring and recruitment issues;

o Compliance issues;

o Union matters;

o Labor Conflict Settlement matters;

o Migration and Mobility for Expatriates;

o Transactional work;

o Terminations and layoffs;

o Reorganisation and restructuring;

o Workplace issues and policies;

o Employee investigations;

o Employment-related litigation; 

o Restrictive Covenants/Trade secrets; and

o Employee benefits and compensation.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Vietnam

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a highly rated team of lawyers in Vietnam, working on a vast range of advisory and contentious labour matters. The team is regularly involved in issues relating to terminations and retrenchments, as well as disciplinary actions and trade unions. The firm possesses sound expertise in handling employee transfer matters. The team is active for a broad spectrum of international clients, including leading names in the pharmaceutical, banking, consumer goods and technology sectors.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of intricate legal issues and provides well-thought-out solutions that effectively address our needs.

    Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Baker McKenzie's team possesses strong depth and breadth, combining global expertise with local regulatory knowledge.

    Employment respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thuy Hang Nguyen
    Band 1Thuy Hang Nguyen

    Thuy Hang Nguyen

    Thuy Hang Nguyen is a partner in Ho Chi Minh City and a standout figure in the market. She has a broad employment practice across compliance and litigation matters, including employee transfers, retrenchments and training programmes.
    • Her practical approach ensures tailored, actionable legal solutions that align with business operations.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
    • I deeply value Hang's responsiveness and unwavering commitment to providing strategic and value-adding advice.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific

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