HM&P provides merger filing and unfair competition prevention services for enterprises

In today’s volatile economic landscape, mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions (M&A) not only create opportunities for businesses to scale up and enhance competitiveness but also impose strict compliance requirements on merger filing and unfair competition prevention. Failure to timely and properly fulfill legal procedures may result in serious consequences such as administrative sanctions, transaction annulment, or loss of competitive advantage. At the same time, the increase of non-transparent and unfair competitive practices by rivals makes it even more crucial for businesses to seek comprehensive legal protection to safeguard reputation and ensure sustainable growth. With in-depth knowledge of Vietnamese law and extensive practical experience, HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) provides merger filing and unfair competition prevention services, helping businesses ensure compliance with the law while fully protecting their legitimate business interests.

What does this service at HM&P include?

1. Merger filing 

HM&P provides end-to-end support for enterprises in fulfilling merger filing obligations under Vietnamese competition law, including:

• Transaction assessment: Accurately determining whether an M&A transaction is subject to merger filing based on legal thresholds for revenue, assets, transaction value, and combined market share.

• Dossier preparation and completion: Preparing all required documents (financial statements, market information, competition risk mitigation plans, etc.), ensuring compliance with the requirements of the competition authority.

• Representation before the Authority: Directly liaising and providing explanations to the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC), promptly handling supplementary requests.

• Advising optimal solutions: Proposing strategies to minimize the risk of transaction rejection or adverse conditions, while expediting the review process.

2. Prevention of unfair competition practices

HM&P offers advisory services to identify, prevent, and address unfair competition practices through:

• Assisting enterprises in building internal policies and risk control processes in marketing, e-commerce, and sales activities;

• Providing practical legal recommendations for enterprises to protect themselves against non-transparent competitive practices in the market;

• Representing clients in complaint proceedings or litigation, defending legitimate rights and interests, and seeking damages where necessary.

In a constantly evolving business environment, compliance with competition law and the protection of legitimate interests are prerequisites for businesses to maintain their advantages and achieve sustainable growth. With diverse practical experience and a commitment to providing flexible solutions, HM&P is always ready to act as a strategic legal partner, supporting enterprises not only in overcoming current challenges but also in shaping a solid legal foundation for their long-term development.

For more information about our services, please contact:

HM&P Law Firm

• Address: 7th Floor, ITAXA Building, 126 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC
• Phone: +84 28 73080839
• Email: counsel@hmplaw.vn
• Website: https://hmplaw.vn/

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