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Baker McKenzie

Tax

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


Baker McKenzie

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About

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The Vietnam Practice – one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices in the country:

• We have over 50 lawyers and other fee-earners in Vietnam. This enables us to provide dedicated on-the-ground liaison and support services to clients who are investing and implementing projects in the country.

• Our lawyers help to guide clients through the legal and commercial risks inherent in Vietnam’s evolving legal system and changing political-economic landscape. In light of our local expertise, transactional experience, relationships with government officials and legal authorities, and familiarity with relevant Vietnamese entities, our Vietnam Practice Group remains unrivalled in terms of the assistance we are able to render to clients.

• Our team of skilled, dedicated and experienced tax experts includes our practice head Thanh Vinh Nguyen in Ho Chi Minh City. The team also includes special counsel Thanh Hoa Dao, who is also based in Ho Chi Minh City, while rising star associates Ngoc Trung Tran and Thu Van Tran are based in our Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices respectively. 

The Vietnam Tax Group – national and international expertise:

• Our award-winning Tax Group in Vietnam is unique among law firms in its intrinsic ability to provide tailored seamless advice. This ability stems from a keen understanding of the local market conditions in which our clients operate, as well as an appreciation of our clients’ overall global, regional and national issues and objectives. 

Chambers Review

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Tax - Vietnam

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a respected team in Vietnam for tax work, with an impressive offering in overall tax strategy on transactions, as well as tax planning, customs and tax audits. The firm ably draws on its dispute resolution team for contentious matters. The practice regularly acts for a host of multinational clients across many sectors, including TMT and energy.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently provides prompt and well-structured responses, even for complex matters.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and clarity in their guidance, offering well-structured advice tailored to our specific business needs.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thanh Vinh Nguyen
    Band 1Thanh Vinh Nguyen

    Thanh Vinh Nguyen

    Thanh Vinh Nguyen is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He has strong expertise in a wide array of tax issues including customs, tax incentives and tax due diligence.
    • He is a long-term market player who is very well established.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Thi Thanh Hoa Dao
    Band 2Thi Thanh Hoa Dao

    Thi Thanh Hoa Dao

    Thi Thanh Hoa Dao is a special counsel in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. She possesses key experience assisting clients with tax incentives and advice on transactional matters.
    • Hoa's guidance on tax issues was invaluable.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Her ability to analyse complex tax and legal issues thoroughly ensures that we receive accurate and reliable advice.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific

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