Top 10 prestigious law firms in Vietnam in 2026

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Top 10 prestigious law firms in Vietnam in 2026
Posted on: 01/01/2026

    Below is a list of reputable law firms, researched by HM&P based on in-depth evaluation criteria on service quality, brand reputation as well as outstanding contributions to the legal industry in Vietnam in the past year from many different reputable sources. The list is randomly arranged as follows:

     

     

    1. HM&P Law Firm

    HM&P Law Firm has been affirming its position as one of the prestigious commercial law firms in Vietnam, with a clear development orientation according to the professional – modern – international standard model. Based on solid expertise and a deep understanding of Vietnamese law and international practices, HM&P is constantly improving the quality of its services to meet the increasingly complex requirements of businesses in the context of an ever-changing legal and business environment.

    HM&P's difference lies in its long-term legal approach, which not only focuses on handling cases but also focuses on risk prevention, optimizing the legal structure and supporting businesses in strategic decision-making. HM&P's team of lawyers is composed of experienced lawyers who have served as associates, managing lawyers, and senior legal advisors for domestic and foreign businesses, with diverse professional backgrounds and the ability to handle complex legal issues.  interdisciplinary.

    In recent years, HM&P has made its mark by successfully advising and supporting a wide range of complex transactions and projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and  as well as representing clients in high-value commercial and civil disputes. At the same time, HM&P is increasingly recognized by the market in emerging legal fields, especially personal data protection, legal compliance, technology, media and entertainment, meeting the needs of businesses in the digital era and the trend of deep integration.

    Currently, HM&P's focus areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Corporate Activities & Investments
    • Personal Data Protection, Compliance, and Risk Management
    • Labor & Employment
    • Capital Markets, Finance & Banking
    • Dispute resolution (including court proceedings and commercial arbitration)

    Professionalism, dedication and strategic vision have made HM&P a symbol of prestige and quality in the legal industry in Vietnam.

    Contact information:

    Address: 7th Floor, ITAXA Building, 126 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone Number: +84 28 7308 0839

    Email: counsel@hmplaw.vn

    Website: http://hmplaw.vn/

     

    2. VILAF - Vietnam International Law Firm

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    VILAF continues to be recognized as one of the leading domestic law firms in Vietnam, with a solid development foundation and long-term reputation in the legal market. By 2026, VILAF will be particularly prominent in the fields of Finance & Banking, Capital Markets,  Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and large-scale investment and infrastructure projects, playing a key legal advisory role for many domestic and foreign market-leading transactions.

    With a team of experienced lawyers, capable of handling complex legal issues according to international standards, VILAF not only provides high-quality legal services but also positions itself as a strategic consulting partner of businesses. Through a close combination of legal expertise, deep market understanding and transactional mindset, VILAF assists clients in optimizing transaction structures, managing risks, and achieving long-term benefits in increasingly complex legal and business contexts.

    Contact information:

    Address: 4th Floor, MPlaza Saigon, 39 Le Duan, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone Number: 02838277300

    Website: http://www.vilaf.com.vn/

     

    3. A&O Shearman

    A&O Shearman is one of the world's leading international law firms, formed from a strategic combination between Allen & Overy (founded in 1930 in London) and Shearman & Sterling. By 2026, A&O Shearman has an extensive network of operations in key financial and commercial centers around the world, with outstanding strengths in finance and banking, capital markets, project financing, dispute resolution and cross-border transactions.

    Inheriting Allen & Obery's long-standing expertise and Shearman & Sterling's extensive international trading experience, A&O Shearman is highly regarded by the market for its ability to advise on complex financial transactions and legal structures, including project financing,  bond issuance, syndicated loans, as well as large-scale M&A deals and corporate restructuring. With a team of highly qualified lawyers who are knowledgeable about international practice and the local business and legal context, A&O Shearman continues to serve as a strategic legal partner for financial institutions, multinational corporations and investors in infrastructure projects.  energy (including renewable energy) and key transactions in many markets, including Vietnam.

    Contact information:

    Address: 39th Floor, Bitexco Financial Building, 2 Hai Trieu, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone: 028 6288 4888

    Website: https://www.aoshearman.com/en

     

    Source: Harvey Cleary

     

    4. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

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    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is one of the pioneering international law firms present and operating in Vietnam, holding a prominent position in the fields of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), competition law, finance – banking and dispute resolution. By 2026, Freshfields will continue to be highly appreciated by the market thanks to its ability to advise on strategic transactions and cases with complex international elements, especially market-leading deals (headline deals).

    Not only providing legal services in a traditional approach, Freshfields also plays the role of a strategic advisory partner for clients in shaping transaction structures, managing risks and adapting to the rapidly changing legal environment in Vietnam. Through consulting on many large-scale transactions, key investment projects and disputes with a wide impact, Freshfields continues to affirm its important role in supporting the investment, restructuring and business expansion activities of multinational corporations in the Vietnamese and regional markets.

    Contact information:

    Address: Room 1101-1103, Saigon Tower 29 Le Duan, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone Number: 02838226680

    Website: https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/

     

    5. YKVN Law Partnership

    YKVN continues to be recognized as one of the leading independent law firms in Vietnam, with more than two decades of operation and a solid reputation in the legal market. With a network of offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore, YKVN has a distinct advantage in advising and representing clients in international cases and transactions, particularly complex disputes and transactions that require a high standard of expertise.

    By 2026, YKVN will be particularly prominent in the fields of litigation, international commercial arbitration and transaction advisory, regularly being chosen by large corporations, financial institutions and investors in high-value and sensitive cases. YKVN's lawyers not only have a deep understanding of Vietnamese law, but also have a strong background in international law and arbitration practice, allowing the firm to approach the case comprehensively. In addition to resolving disputes, YKVN also focuses on early identification of legal risks, developing long-term prevention and benefit protection strategies, thereby supporting clients to maintain stability and sustainable development in an increasingly complex business environment.

    Contact information:

    Address: V1601-04, Pacific Place 83B Ly Thuong Kiet, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.

    Phone Number: 02838223155

    Website: https://www.ykvn-law.com/

     

    6. Baker & McKenzie Law Firm (Vietnam)

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    Baker McKenzie Vietnam is one of the earliest international law firms in Vietnam, with a long history of operation since the early 1990s within the framework of Baker McKenzie's global network. By 2026, Baker McKenzie Vietnam will continue to be highly appreciated by the market for its ability to provide comprehensive, flexible and consistent legal solutions according to international standards, especially suitable for multinational businesses and foreign investors.

    With a team of experienced lawyers with a deep understanding of Vietnamese law and international practice, Baker McKenzie stands out in handling complex transactions and legal issues related to foreign investment, international trade, taxation, intellectual property, labor and compliance. Not only stopping at the role of pure legal advice, Baker McKenzie Vietnam also plays the role of a strategic partner in supporting clients to build investment structures, manage risks and ensure legal compliance in the context of an increasingly volatile global business environment and supply chain.

    Contact information:

    Address: 15th Floor, Vietcombank Building, 5 Me Linh Square, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone Number: 02838295618

    Website: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/

     

    7. Vision & Associates

    Vision & Associates is one of the domestic law firms with a long history of operation in Vietnam, recognized by the market thanks to its solid professional foundation and deep understanding of Vietnamese law. By 2026, Vision & Associates will continue to maintain a stable position in the fields of corporate activities,  investment, labor, intellectual property and regular legal advice for enterprises, especially foreign-invested enterprises.

    With a team of experienced lawyers and an approach that focuses on practicality and compliance, Vision & Associates regularly assists clients in establishing, operating and adjusting their business activities in accordance with the legal framework in Vietnam. In addition to providing traditional legal services, the firm also plays the role of a long-term legal consulting partner, accompanying businesses in managing legal risks, handling arising issues and ensuring stability and sustainability in the process of operating in the Vietnamese market.

    Contact information:

    Address: Room 308-310, 3rd Floor, Hanoi Tower, No. 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam.

    Phone: 028 3934 0629

    Website: https://vision-associates.com/

     

    Source: Harvey Cleary

     

    8. Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam

    Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam is one of the leading regional law firms in Southeast Asia, with a long history of practice and an extensive network in the region. In Vietnam, by 2026, Tilleke & Gibbins will continue to be recognized by the market as a leading firm in the fields of intellectual property, corporate legal, commercial and compliance, especially for industries with strict legal and regulatory requirements.

    With outstanding strengths in intellectual property, pharmaceuticals – medical devices, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail, Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam regularly advises multinational corporations in intellectual property protection, trademark portfolio management, as well as handling legal issues and disputes arising in business activities. Tilleke & Gibbins' team of lawyers closely combines a deep understanding of Vietnamese law, regional practices and a practical approach, thereby acting as a trusted legal partner for businesses in the process of investing, operating and expanding operations in Vietnam.

    Contact information:

    Address:  Viettel Building, Alley 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone: 028 628 45678

    Website: https://www.tilleke.com/

     

    9. Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

    Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network, one of the leading law firm alliances in the Asia-Pacific region. By 2026, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers will be recognized by the market for its ability to advise on transactions and disputes with regional and cross-border elements.  especially in the context of businesses increasingly expanding their activities in ASEAN.

    In Vietnam, the firm is prominent in the fields of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), finance – banking, dispute resolution and commercial arbitration, regularly assisting multinational corporations, foreign investors and enterprises in the region in handling complex legal issues. With a team of lawyers with a solid professional background, knowledgeable about Vietnamese law and regional practices, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers not only provides high-quality legal services but also acts as a strategic advisory partner, assisting clients in managing risks and implementing effective business operations in Vietnam and ASEAN markets.

    Contact information:

    Address: Saigon Centre Building, 65 Le Lai, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone: 028 3821 2673

    Website: https://vn.rajahtannasia.com/

     

    10. Nishimura & Asahi

    Nishimura & Asahi is one of Japan's leading law firms, with a long-standing reputation and a strong presence in many key markets in Asia, including Vietnam. By 2026, Nishimura & Asahi will continue to be recognized as a strategic legal partner of Japanese businesses and international investors in the investment process.  expanding and restructuring business activities in Vietnam.

    In the Vietnamese market, the firm is particularly prominent in the fields of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), foreign investment, corporate operations, projects and dispute resolution, with obvious strengths in handling transactions and legal issues with Japanese elements. Nishimura & Asahi's team of lawyers closely combines legal expertise extensive management, understanding of Japanese business culture and Vietnamese law, thereby supporting clients to build effective transaction structures, manage risks and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex legal environment.

    Contact information:

    Address: Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Phone: 028 3821 4432

    Website: https://www.nishimura.com/en

     

    Above is a list of Top 10 prestigious law firms in Vietnam in 2026, representing pioneers in providing high-quality legal services, meeting the diverse needs of the market. This list not only reflects the professional capacity but also recognizes the significant contributions of law firms to the overall development of the legal environment in Vietnam.

    Hopefully, this article will give readers a clearer view of the top options in the field of legal advice in Vietnam, and at the same time support businesses and individuals in finding the most suitable legal partner for their needs.