Welcome to the ALB Vietnam In-House Legal Summit 2024
DATE 26 September 2024, Thursday
TIME 09:00 am Registration
10:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT +7)
VENUE Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
[ FACE TO FACE /LIVE EVENT]
Asian Legal Business is delighted to introduce ALB Vietnam In-house Legal Summit 2024 happening this 26th September in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The summit aims to dissect critical legal matters affecting companies, including data privacy, emerging regulatory reforms, AI trends, and compliance challenges. The event promises a platform for robust discussions on General Counsels' concerns and more, providing a unique opportunity for networking and forging valuable connections within the legal landscape.
Why You Should Attend
- FREE* passes to in-house counsel and business leaders with access to full-day sessions
- Insight into the latest legal issues from India
- Unique networking opportunities with leading legal experts and peers
- In-depth panel discussion sessions with some of the most distinguished corporate counsel in the region
- VIP networking luncheon and refreshments
- Detailed speaker notes and presentation materials
Target Audience
Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Company Secretaries, Country/ General / Corporate / In House / Legal Counsels / Heads and Senior Professionals in charge of:
- Legal Affairs
- Company/ Contract Law
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Affairs
- Legal Risk Management
- Compliance
- Regulatory Affairs
- Commercial and Enforcement Counsel
*Please note that free passes are ONLY applicable for in-house legal counsels and compliance professionals and business executives limited to five per company on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Representatives from law firms, legal tech companies and legal service providers are welcome to contact our sponsorship team, Romulus (romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com) for further information on how to participate in the event.
Welcome to the ALB Vietnam In-House Legal Summit 2024
DATE 26 September 2024, Thursday
TIME 09:00 am Registration
10:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT +7)
VENUE Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
[ FACE TO FACE /LIVE EVENT]
For further information on summit agenda, please contact Amruta Manjrekar at amruta.kishormanjrekar@thomsonreuters.com to register for the event.
Welcome to the ALB Vietnam In-House Legal Summit 2024
DATE 26 September 2024, Thursday
TIME 09:00 am Registration
10:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT +7)
VENUE Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
[ FACE TO FACE /LIVE EVENT]
For further information on summit speakers, please contact Amruta Manjrekar at amruta.kishormanjrekar@thomsonreuters.com to register for the event.
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Bui Ngoc Hong, Partner, LNT & Partners
Mr. Hong is a Partner of LNT & Partners. He is in charge of M&A, corporate and commercial matters.
Mr. Hong assists investors to achieve commercial objectives in investment in Vietnam, especially on restructuring, acquisitions, merger control, contracts, investigation, and dispute settlement. When a dispute arises, Mr. Hong serves as a mediator or an arbitrator for his clients.
Dang Dieu Phuong (Paige), Arbitrator, Director of External Affairs - Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA); General Counsel - Growth Technologies Co., Ltd.
Phuong Dang is a seasoned in-house lawyer with over sixteen years of experience. Currently, she collaborates closely with the executive team at Growth Technologies, specializing in technology-related legal areas. Her expertise in managing legal risks ensures the company's sustainable operations and expansion. In addition to her role at Growth Technologies, Phuong has served as an arbitrator at the Vietnam Traders Arbitration Center (VTA). As of July 2024, she has taken on the role of Director of External Affairs at VTA, where she plays a pivotal role in developing cooperation between VTA and other arbitration centers, both domestically and internationally.
Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner-General Director, Duane Morris Vietnam LLC
Dr. Oliver Massmann is an International Attorney at Law and a Financial Accountant and Auditor. Dr. Oliver Massmann received his PhD with Major in International Business Law. Dr. Massmann has over 20 years’ experience working as commercial lawyer in Vietnam. Dr. Massmann is fluent in Vietnamese language, negotiation and presentation level.
Dr. Massmann practices in the area of corporate international taxation and on power/water projects, matters related to oil and gas companies and telecoms, privatization and equitization, mergers and acquisitions, and general commercial matters for multinational clients in relation to investment and doing business in Vietnam. The European Commission and the EU Trade Delegation in Vietnam has selected as the lead advisor Dr. Oliver Massmann and his team to advise and assist in a project to support the implementation of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ("EVFTA"), one of the most important Free Trade Agreements for Vietnam.
Dr. Massmann is currently working on several investment projects as well as taxation matters and advising the Ministry of Electrical Power on building the power generation infrastructure in Myanmar. The National Assembly of Vietnam invited Dr. Oliver Massmann to present on the Impact of the Trans- Pacific Partnership Agreement on Vietnam, June 2016. Dr. Oliver Massmann is the first foreigner ever to present in Vietnamese language to Members of the National Assembly of Vietnam.
Dr. Massmann is holding a German Judge Degree. He has worked as arbitrator in International Arbitration and Mediation centres in Asia and Europe during the last 20 years. Dr. Massmann has represented many clients in arbitration proceedings and Disputes in these Arbitration centres. Dr. Massmann is a 1994 graduate of Bochum Law University, first state exam and Ministry of Justice, Duesseldorf Germany, second state exam 1997. He is holding a LLM degree in international taxation from St. Thomas University Florida- United State of America. He is certified as International Financial Accountant and Auditor by College of Birmingham. He is admitted to the Bar Association in Berlin and a licensed foreign lawyer in Vietnam.
Hong Le, Legal Director, GSK
Experienced in-house counsel for GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, British American Tobacco, Friesland Campina. Valued business guardient partnering to the company. Experienced in group and industry having complex structure, multi-cultures, cross-border management.
Le Nguyen Quoc Sy, Legal Director, Sovico Group
Sy is the Legal Director at Sovico Group, investing in Finance & Banking, Aviation, Hospitality, Real Estate, and Energy. Before joining Sovico Group, he is the Head of Legal and Compliance at Hoi An South Development Ltd., owner of the Hoiana integrated resort on 1,000 ha beach front area in Quang Nam province. He has a long working experience in real estate industry such as at Novaland and Indochina Land.
Sy is a qualified lawyer, a member of Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of West of England, UK. He also has bachelor’s degrees from HCMC University of Law and HCMC University of Economics.
Le Quang Vuong, Senior Corporate Counsel – China & APAC, LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited
An experienced General Counsel with a demonstrated history of working for almost 20 years in both reputable professional law firms and in-house counsel for big FDI companies. Vuong specialized in Legal, Compliance and Risk Management with strong education professional with a Master Degree from Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management. Vuong is currently a member of HCMC Bar Association.
His career journey includes a tenure as Chief Counsel at Levitate International, where he not only established and managed the legal department across diverse jurisdictions but also negotiated impactful real estate projects and fostered key collaborations with stakeholders. With prior roles as Legal Manager at Uniqlo and Country Counsel at Lazada Group, Long has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of legal intricacies in fast-paced business environments. His initiatives, such as standardizing SOPs and implementing legal tech solutions, underscore his commitment to innovation and efficiency. Long was known as one of the most creative lawyers in the region when he was at Lazada Group. With more than 13 years of practice, his expertise reflects a commitment to staying ahead of the curve, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, and embracing the future of legal practices in an era of unprecedented advancements.
An accomplished academic, Long holds a master’s in civil law from Pantheon-Sorbonne Paris 1 University, complemented by specialized training in Project management, ISO standards, International contract law, Leadership, Higher Economics, Generative AI, and other qualifications.
Luis Mesquita Melo, General Counsel, Hoi An South Development Ltd.
Luis Melo is a highly accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in corporate, gaming, and commercial law. He has held senior legal positions at several prominent companies, including Lodgis Hospitality Holdings and Asian Coast Development, where he provided strategic legal counsel and oversaw compliance and corporate governance. Luis has been instrumental in negotiating complex agreements, managing legal risks, and supporting key business initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions. He has also played a pivotal role in significant projects, such as the opening of the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel and the IPO of Sands China Ltd. With a robust background in both private practice and government advisory roles, Luis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his legal practice.
Luis Melo's career spans over three decades, during which he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills in various legal capacities. He has successfully advised on high-stakes credit facilities and corporate restructuring initiatives, contributing to substantial financial savings and business growth. In addition to his corporate roles, Luis has a strong academic background, having lectured at the University of Lisbon and the Independent University on subjects such as Civil Procedure and Contract Law. His international experience, particularly in Southeast Asia and Macau, has equipped him with a deep understanding of diverse legal systems and regulatory environments. Luis continues to be a trusted legal advisor, renowned for his strategic insight and dedication to ethical standards.
Maxim Kobzev, Partner, Foreign Legal Advisor, Andersen
Mr. Maxim Kobzev, is a senior legal counsel, focusing on cross-border transactions. He has over 15 years of experience advising corporate clients, commercial banks, development institutions, export-credit agencies, and multilateral financing organizations.
Maxim handles transactional work on the most complex projects in a broad range of industry sectors, such as energy and renewables, banking and green finance, infrastructure and manufacturing.
He has been named as a notable practitioner in a number of areas by leading legal directories and publications. Clients describe him as a “very good, committed lawyer” (Chambers), who is “always calm, clear and precise” (Chambers), and state that "what's good is that he cares about his client very much" (Chambers).
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Susan Do, General Counsel, F88 Joint Stock Company
Susan is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunication, finance, entertainment, energy, real estate, retail, e-commerce and banking industry. She has strong professional education with a Master of Laws (LLM) from Hanoi National University and acting as a private lawyer focused on International Business, M&A, Trade, Tax, Contract, Labor, Corporate, Dispute Settlement, Capital Market and Banking Laws.
Currently, Susan is a General Counsel for F88 Joint Stock Company and have managed a team of over twenty members to consult and control the legal matters on main finance business of the Group. She has contributed the successful deals to call the investment fund (series C) with $50M and get the overseas loans roughly $100M in 2022. She was part of setting up the compliance frames and managed all internal regulation documents in the Group.
Susan was awarded the internal unit with exceptional high quality corporates services and corporate governance.
Thai Gia Han, Associate and Co-Head of IP & TMT Practice Group, Indochine Counsel
Thai Gia Han is a seasoned legal professional with a passion for technology, innovation, and business. Joining Indochine Counsel in 2019, Han is now an Associate and Co-Head of the firm’s IP & TMT Practice Group. She specializes in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, e-commerce, fintech, IP and technology related matters, tech M&A deals, and corporate & commercial transactions. Han’s insights on tech/TMT matters appear in publications by Indochine Counsel, the Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI), the Law Firm Network (LFN), and Asia IP.
Thuan Pham, Director, Andersen
Thuan is an experienced tax adviser with over 20 years of work experience. He has advised on tax aspects of Vietnam market entry for major MNCs, tax implications of large construction projects, large-scale acquisitions, and on several infrastructure development projects in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Among others, his track-record includes advising funds and manufacturers on their investments in Vietnam, overseeing the team that reorganized supply chain for a cosmetic multinational in Vietnam, including customs duty aspects. He specializes in corporate tax strategies for multinationals, banks and investment funds, in particular in relation to cross-border taxation, including transfer pricing aspects for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Tran Ngoc Thuy, Legal Affairs Head, Cathay United Bank
Thuy is Legal Head of Cathay United Bank (CUB), a member of Cathay Financial Holdings (CFH) with strong presence in Vietnam, including CUB, Cathay Life, Cathay Insurance and Indovina Bank. CFH is the first Taiwanese financial holding company offering holistic financial products, and corporate & retail banking services/products in Vietnam.
Prior to joining CUB, Thuy headed legal affairs at Maybank and was a legal counsel at BNP Paribas. She previously worked at LNT & Partners, then Baker & McKenzie.
Troy Schooneman, Partner and Head of the International Practice, Kudun and Partners
Troy is a partner and head of the firm’s International Practice. Troy is engaged primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, and general corporate law. With a career spanning more than 25 years in Asia, Troy has extensive experience advising a broad spectrum of international public and private companies, private equity funds and government agencies, on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, project and corporate financings, real estate developments, energy projects, and general corporate matters. He is recognized as Thailand’s Top 100 lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal and a notable practitioner by IFLR1000 since 2019. Client praised him for his exceptional capacity to quickly and reliably structure deal solutions, as well as develop contracts and supporting legal deal documents of the highest quality.
Vu Le Bang, Partner & HCMC Office Co-Representative, Nishimura & Asahi (Vietnam) Law Firm
Mr. Bang is a partner of Nishimura Asahi Vietnam law firm, with more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer. He joined the Ho Chi Minh City Office in 2010, as the first Vietnamese lawyer in the Ho Chi Minh City Office, and gained experience in a variety of diverse cases, including huge, complex projects. Mr. Bang specializes in inbound investments, corporate & commercial matters, M&A, banking, real estate property & construction, and labour. He also has significant experience in providing advice regarding unfair competition, securities, capital market transactions, project financing transactions, infrastructure projects, and energy projects. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bang gained professional experience in both a law firm and working with multinational corporations. He has been a regular contributor to a number of law-related magazines and has actively participated in the legal training of law students, having been a law lecturer in Vietnam since 2009. Mr. Bang is a 2001 graduate of Hanoi University of Law (LL.B.) and received an LL.M. from the Transnational Law & Business University in Seoul, Korea in 2006. He is a member of the Ho Chi Minh Bar and the Vietnam Bar Federation, and is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.
Welcome to the ALB Vietnam In-House Legal Summit 2024
DATE 26 September 2024, Thursday
TIME 09:00 am Registration
10:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT +7)
VENUE Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
[ FACE TO FACE /LIVE EVENT]
CONTACT US
Speaking and Program Enquiries
Amruta Manjrekar
amruta.kishormanjrekar@thomsonreuters.com
+ (91) 977 3438 471
Sponsorship Opportunities
Amantha Chia
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+ (65) 6870 3917
Welcome to the ALB Vietnam In-House Legal Summit 2024
DATE 26 September 2024, Thursday
TIME 09:00 am Registration
10:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT +7)
VENUE Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
[ FACE TO FACE /LIVE EVENT]
Application to register:
- In-house Legal /General Counsels/ Compliance and risk professionals/ Government / Academic - Please submit an interest for registration
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