Corporate and M&A

Avoiding legal disputes after M&A transactions is not difficult

Legal disputes following mergers and acquisitions (M&A, completed) related to contractual commitments, asset valuation, intellectual property rights or corporate governance are increasing due to the complexity of cross-border deals. pressure from new regulations, and global economic uncertainty. What should businesses do to minimize the risk of disputes arising after M&A transactions in Vietnam.

Proposal to improve legal regulations to facilitate innovation activities in Vietnam

Although the Government has promulgated many important policies to build an innovation ecosystem, the implementation is still facing many legal barriers, from the framework of defining innovative enterprises, to tax policies, intellectual property rights, etc investment procedures and regulations related to new technologies. In that spirit, this article proposes a number of key contents to improve the legal framework, thereby creating more favorable and sustainable conditions for innovation activities in Vietnam.

Some limitations in legal regulations hinder innovation in Vietnam

In recent years, Vietnam has achieved many remarkable results in innovation, as evidenced by the increase in the number of start-ups, investment in research and development, as well as increasing rankings on the global innovation index . However, in addition to the achievements, the current legal framework still has limitations that hinder the development of innovation activities. Therefore, the article focuses on analyzing some limitations in current regulations, thereby proposing some solutions to improve the legal system and create favorable conditions for innovation activities in Vietnam in the near future.

Do representative offices of foreign traders need to register labor regulations?

Unlike representative offices of Vietnamese traders, representative offices are the subjects entitled to recruit and employ laborers in accordance with Vietnamese law. Therefore, it is required that the Representative Office must comply with the provisions of Vietnamese law. In which, the issue of registration and promulgation of labor regulations is a notable factor. Do all representative offices have to register labor regulations? The following article will clarify this issue and provide necessary notes for the Representative Office in the process of developing, registering and promulgating labor regulations.

How to protect the US export market?

Reciprocal tariffs signed on Feb. 13, 2025, along with tightening rules of origin and soaring operating costs, have turned the U.S. market into a tough arena. How can Vietnamese businesses not only survive but also develop in their largest market? This article will mention some specific solutions corresponding to the challenges that many businesses are facing to be able to overcome the tariff "storm" and maintain their position in the country of flags.

Renewing the formulation and enforcement of laws in the field of investment and business to meet the requirements of national development in the new era

As one of the economic bright spots in the Asia-Pacific region, Vietnam needs to quickly improve legal regulations, especially in the field of investment and business to attract FDI and enhance competitiveness. This paper refers to the process of developing and implementing laws, points out the requirements and challenges posed in the renewal of investment and business laws in the current context, and at the same time clarifies the importance of legal innovation in the field of investment, business as an important factor to ensure fast, sustainable economic development and international integration.

Obstacles when preparing documents certifying the origin of goods entering the US

With new tariff policies implemented from the beginning of 2025, the preparation of a Certificate of Origin (C/O) is not only a normal administrative procedure but also a decisive factor to avoid being subject to penalties, refusal of customs clearance, or loss of the opportunity to compete in one of the world's largest markets. However, this process is posing a series of complicated obstacles, from cumbersome procedures, strict dossier requirements, to the internal limitations of Vietnamese enterprises. This article will point out the difficulties that businesses face when applying for C/O in the current context.

Challenges from new regulations on rice export business: What direction for enterprises?

Decree No. 01/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 01"), which amends and supplements Decree No. 107/2018/ND-CP ("Decree 107") on rice export business, recently came into effect in early March. One key revision is that entrusted rice export enterprises must now also obtain a Rice Export Certificate ("Rice Export License"), similar to the enterprises receiving the entrustment. How does this regulation impact business operations, and what steps should enterprises take in response?

What prevents businesses from holding online general meetings of shareholders?

April is considered the peak season for General Meetings of Shareholders (GMS) as joint-stock companies hold their annual meetings in compliance with legal regulations. Selecting an appropriate meeting format, especially for public companies with a large and geographically dispersed shareholder base, poses a significant challenge in ensuring quorum requirements and facilitating shareholder participation in discussions. Virtual GMS is an emerging trend aligned with modern developments; however, in 2024, most enterprises have yet to embrace this transition. What are the underlying reasons, and are there viable solutions for companies to shift from the traditionally entrenched in-person GMS model?

Procedure for issuing APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) for Vietnamese businesspersons in 2025

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a type of card issued by the competent authority of an APEC member economy to its businesspersons after obtaining approval for entry from other member economies . Upon being granted an ABTC, Vietnamese businesspersons will be permitted to enter and exit 19 other APEC member countries without needing a visa for the allowed duration of stay.

Some key questions related to the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) in businesses

This article, prepared by HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P"), addresses key issues related to the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS), including meeting formats, shareholder authentication, information disclosure, data security, proxy voting, meeting minutes, extension of meeting deadlines, and the authority of the Board of Directors (BOD). Additionally, it provides legal compliance guidance to help businesses ensure transparency and effective corporate governance.

Legal Guidelines: A General Meetings of Shareholders 2025

Recognizing the importance of such matters, HM&P prepared and published the “Legal Guidelines: Holding a General Meeting of Shareholders” in 2023, by which we received a lot of positive reviews from our valuable clients, public companies, joint stock companies as well as HM&P’s colleagues. With the desire to constantly support clients in best compliance with current regulations, once again, HM&P's team has adjusted and supplemented new information and regulations to provide joint stock companies with the most detailed instructions to comply with legal requirements when holding a GMS in 2025.