Nguyen Ngoc Phuc

Practice Areas

Real Estate, Energy, M&A, Corporate, Finance, Cross-Border Practice, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Dispute Resolution

Career

Nguyen Ngoc Phuc is a Partner in the Real Estate, Energy, M&A, Corporate, and Finance practices at Nishimura and Asahi, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With over 25 years of experience, Phuc is highly regarded for advising both local and international clients on high-value real estate transactions, innovative energy projects, complex mergers and acquisitions, strategic corporate matters, and sophisticated financial deals encompassing numerous industries. He has been recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, and Asia Business Law Journal.

Before joining Nishimura and Asahi, Phuc founded and successfully led his own practice for nearly 10 years and also held senior roles at prestigious multinational law firms. Early in his career, Phuc sharpened his financial acumen during his time at Ernst & Young. The combination of financial expertise and legal insight enables him to offer comprehensive, business-focused advice, especially in high-stakes transactions requiring intricate financial and legal structuring.

Phuc’s expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and his business-oriented approach have earned him the trust of top-tier clients across various industries. A hallmark of his career is cultivating and maintaining long-lasting client relationships. Known for his deep legal knowledge and genuine commitment to understanding his clients' commercial objectives, Phuc provides advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with his clients’ long-term business strategies.

Clients appreciate his pragmatic outlook, dedication to their success, and in-depth understanding of Vietnam’s regulatory landscape. With decades of experience and a proven track record of delivering results, Phuc continues to be a key figure in Vietnam’s legal industry.

Professional Memberships

- Member, Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (2005 –present)

- Member, Legal Banking Club, Vietnam Banks Association (2022 – present)

- Legal Expert, Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (2025 – present)

Experience

- Partner - Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Ho Chi Minh City (2022 – 2024)

- Partner - ZICO Law, Ho Chi Minh City (2017 – 2022)

- Managing Partner - Garnet Law, Ho Chi Minh City (2007 – 2017)

- Foreign Lawyer - Allens, Ho Chi Minh City (2001 – 2007)

- Trainee Lawyer - Lucy Wayne & Associates, Ho Chi Minh City (1999 – 2001)

- Ernst & Young, Ho Chi Minh City (1997 – 1999)

Education

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