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In Vietnam’s dynamic business environment, conducting a legal review to assess a company’s “legal health” is essential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, ensuring strict, clear, and systematic legal compliance can be challenging without an experienced in-house legal team. To support businesses in identifying risks, addressing legal gaps, and maintaining effective compliance, HM&P introduces the Legal Health Check service—a comprehensive solution that enables businesses to assess and promptly adjust their legal standing, ensuring sustainable operations and long-term growth.
On March 6, 2025, representing HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”), Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc had the honor of participating in discussions at the National scientific conference on "Innovation in lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the development needs of the country in the new era." The conference was held at the Hanoi International Convention Center and was jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice and the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. It attracted the participation of leaders from central government agencies, experts, scholars, and representatives of legal service organizations.
At the invitation of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), on February 20, 2025, Lawyer Nguyen Nhat Duong and Lawyer Cao Nguyen Bao Lien from HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) participated in and presented their contributions at the workshop titled “Contributing to the Improvement of the Draft Decree Guiding the Amendment and Supplementation of Certain Provisions of the Pharmaceutical Law” held at the Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.
Organizing a legally compliant and effective GMS requires strict adherence to legal regulations and procedural requirements concerning conditions, order, and formalities. Failure to comply with these legal provisions may lead to corporate governance disputes, negatively affecting the company's stability and operations. As a result, engaging a professional legal advisory firm to assist in organizing a GMS has become an essential need for many enterprises. Understanding this demand, in 2025, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") continues to offer a comprehensive GMS advisory service, ensuring that each enterprise conducts its GMS in a legally compliant and highly effective manner.
Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 editions, HM&P has further refined and enhanced this authoritative guide to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for the 2025 General Meeting of Shareholders season.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment is currently finalizing a separate Draft Decree on household businesses to establish a distinct legal framework from enterprises. The Draft is expected to facilitate household businesses by differentiating them from the regulations originally designed for enterprises. However, as assessed by Lawyer Nguyen Nhat Duong, representing HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) in The Saigon Times, there are still many shortcomings that may affect its feasibility in practice and require thorough consideration.
In line with HM&P’s clear vision and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to its clients, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhan as a Counsel at HM&P, effective from February 10, 2025.
On January 24, 2025, in an online interview with the Voice of Ho Chi Minh City People (VOH), Lawyer Nguyen Nhat Duong, representing HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”), provided an in-depth analysis of the cross-border Over-the-Top (OTT) television business, its challenges, and solutions to create a fair, transparent, and legally compliant business environment in Vietnam. According to Lawyer Duong, the rapid advancement of digital technology has fueled the growth of the OTT model in Vietnam, attracting an increasing number of foreign enterprises while posing significant challenges to the legal framework, domestic businesses, and consumer rights.
With the aim of providing in-depth legal perspectives on Value-Added Tax (“VAT”) refunds, Lawyer Nguyen Nhat Duong, representing HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”), recently shared insights on this issue with The Saigon Times. HM&P’s discussion not only covered the legal regulations governing the VAT refund process but also highlighted practical challenges faced by businesses and offered effective solutions to mitigate risks and expedite tax refund procedures.
HM&P wishes you a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year 2025! Please note our holiday schedule from January 25 to February 3, 2025. For urgent matters during this time, contact us at phuc.nguyen@hmplaw.vn or via our hotline.
HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) is proud to be the principal sponsor of the “Connections 2024-2026” Membership Directory, recently published on December 31, 2024, by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM). This milestone marks a significant step in HM&P’s journey of providing legal support and expertise to the business community, reflecting our commitment to actively contributing to legal consultancy activities for enterprises both in Vietnam and abroad.
On January 3, 2025, Executive Lawyer Nguyen Van Phuc represented HM&P at the 5th “Ho Chi Minh City Golden Brand Awards 2024.” The event was held in a formal ceremony at the Gem Center, co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade and Saigon Economic Times Magazine. This program is one of the most significant annual events, honoring outstanding businesses that contribute to enhancing the prestige and value of the national brand. The event not only attracted the attention of the domestic business community but also served as a platform for experts, policymakers, and enterprises to discuss strategic solutions for elevating brand development on an international scale.
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