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Scope of Services
APTLAW provides package legal consulting, representation, and intellectual property services for domestic and foreign businesses and investors.
Corporate & Investment
APTLAW provides comprehensive legal solutions supporting enterprises from startup, domestic and foreign investment project establishment to restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We conduct regular legal risk reviews and optimize internal governance structures for smooth corporate operations.
Investment, business, bidding domestically and internationally
APTLAW provides comprehensive legal advisory services for domestic and international investment, business, and bidding. We help businesses optimize capital structures, obtain investment licenses, and enhance market competitiveness.
- Advisory on establishment, capital structure, organization, management-operation of domestic, FDI, and outward investing enterprises.
- Advisory on obtaining investment licenses and joint-ventures for domestic and foreign individual/corporate investors in Vietnam.
- Assessing effectiveness of investment decisions regarding enterprise/project divisions, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Providing investment support services: market research, environmental assessments, and local business partner searches.
- Performing administrative procedures for project licensing, incorporation, dissolution, and reorganization.
- Providing legal opinions regarding bidding activities and construction bidding contracts.
- Drafting internal labor regulations and corporate employment policies.
Restructuring, reorganization, M&A
We help businesses improve operational efficiency and control internal risks through corporate restructuring and management reorganization. APTLAW accompanies clients in M&A transactions, legal due diligence, and intensive management training.
- Reviewing and assessing current corporate governance and management status.
- Evaluating and advising on corporate management and operation structures.
- Drafting, reviewing, and reinforcing internal corporate regulations and policy documents.
- Direct guidance and training on corporate internal governance.
Domestic and international trade
Protecting the economic interests of enterprises in cross-border trade transactions. APTLAW supports contract drafting, negotiations, and compliance advisory for import-export procedures.
- Advisory on commercial contracts, including domestic and international trade agreements.
- Supporting clients in drafting and negotiating commercial, civil, economic, and business cooperation contracts.
- Legal advisory on import-export transactions.
Credit, Banking, Tax
Assisting businesses in resolving complex financial legal issues related to taxation, credit, and banking capital. We help evaluate contract risks, secure loans, and optimize financial obligations.
- Advisory and support on legal procedures related to credit, banking, and taxation.
- Helping clients assess risks in credit agreements and loan securing.
- Legal advisory on financial and capital transactions.
Real estate, construction and Environment
APTLAW provides comprehensive legal solutions for real estate investment, construction, and transactions. We support contract drafting in all project stages, structure safe transactions, and mitigate disputes.
- Advisory and solutions in real estate investment and transactions.
- Advising on transaction structures among project developers, partners, contractors, and clients; dispute risk assessments and resolutions.
- Reviewing and/or drafting agreements used in real estate transactions during licensing, design, construction, sale, and operation.
Labor management, labor dispute resolution
Building a harmonious, legal, and sustainable work environment. APTLAW advises on labor regulations, drafts employment contracts, and represents clients in labor disputes.
- Advisory and support in drafting labor regulations, HR policies, and social insurance.
- Supporting the drafting of labor contracts, cooperation agreements, and HR governance files.
- Advisory on employment procedures and resolving labor disputes.
Intellectual Property
As an officially recognized Industrial Property Representative, APTLAW specializes in the establishment, commercial exploitation, and enforcement of IP rights (trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyright). We actively support Vietnamese enterprises in exporting products to global markets.
Intellectual Property rights establishment
APTLAW is an officially recognized Industrial Property Representative, specialized in representing clients in establishing intellectual property rights domestically and internationally. We are dedicated to helping businesses protect creative ideas, inventions, and core brand assets.
- Advisory and legal procedures for trademark protection registration in Vietnam and globally.
- Advisory and legal procedures for patents, utility models, and industrial design protection registration in Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries.
- Advisory and legal procedures for copyright registration of literary, artistic, and scientific works (software, architectural works, etc.).
Exploitation of economic values of IP rights
According to Vietnamese law, intellectual property rights are property rights that can be financially valued. Exploitation of IP economic values can be done through assignment or licensing. APTLAW provides comprehensive legal support in this field:
- Legal opinions on copyright and industrial property assignments and licensing (trademarks, patents, utility models, designs, etc.).
- Drafting and negotiating assignment/licensing contracts for copyrights and industrial property.
- Providing legal opinions for franchising operations in Vietnam.
Intellectual Property rights enforcement
IP infringement is an increasing issue in Vietnam. To support enterprises in protecting their IP assets effectively, APTLAW offers dedicated enforcement representation services:
- Monitoring, market investigation, and information sources gathering to detect trademark and IP rights infringements.
- Representing clients before IP enforcement authorities to resolve infringements on trademarks, patents, utility models, and industrial designs.
- Representing clients in IP disputes and litigation before competent courts.
- Representing clients in resolving unfair competition in industrial property.
Technology transfer consulting
Ensuring legality and minimizing risks in cross-border technology flow and franchising. APTLAW supports enterprises in acquiring and mastering new technologies safely. We advise, draft, and negotiate transfer agreements to protect competitive advantages.
- Advising on legal aspects in technology transfer agreements to maximize client interests.
- Supporting drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology transfer contracts.
- Supporting registration procedures for technology transfer agreements.
Projects
We accompany project developers throughout the project lifecycle, from surveying, land legalities, and construction licensing, to bidding management, execution, and operation. APTLAW supports efficient M&A and transfer of projects.
Investment consulting, project development
Defining a safe legal framework right from drafting real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects. APTLAW helps developers analyze forecasts and structure investments optimally.
- Assessing investment and development orientations; consulting on finalizing project ideas.
- Advising on policies, market conditions, and suitable investment structures.
- Preparing and analyzing feasibility reports and project economic efficiency.
- Assisting in searching for investment locations, business areas, and local/foreign investment partners.
- Consulting on implementation solutions and investment project management.
Consulting and implementing project legal procedures
Speeding up project legal document completion for on-schedule construction and avoiding administrative penalties. APTLAW represents developers professionally before authorities.
- Advisory and legal support on land recovery, compensation, resettlement, and resolving related complaints.
- Preparing and supporting project approval applications, investor declarations, and deployment dossiers.
- Drafting project legal documents, representing investors in negotiations (design, construction, supply, supervision, inspection, etc.).
- Representing clients to apply for Investment Certificates, Construction Permits, and specialized project approvals.
Construction deployment and bidding consulting
Rigorous risk management in construction installation and procurement bidding. APTLAW protects developer interests in dispute resolutions.
- Legal support in construction deployment and project bidding organization.
- Advising and preparing legal bidding documents and bidding evaluations.
- Assessing legal aspects of bidding qualifications, grading, and bidding complaints.
Project M&A, transfer, sáp nhập, chia tách dự án
Realizing project asset value through secure, fast, tax-optimized project M&A transactions. APTLAW protects the maximum benefits of either the buyer or the seller.
- Legal Due Diligence: Comprehensive reviews and drafting due diligence reports on target projects/companies.
- General Legal Advisory: Evaluating legal matters affecting M&A transactions.
- Transaction Structuring: Structuring optimal transactions and proposing appropriate implementation paths.
- Capital Arrangement: Advisory on securing capital for transaction completion.
- Drafting and Negotiation: Preparing transaction documentations and representing clients in contract negotiations.
- Administrative support: Resolving regulatory barriers and executing procedures for M&A closures.
- Corporate training: Post-merger integration, restructuring guidance, and internal team training.
Project management and operation consulting
Optimizing project commercialization and management after completion. APTLAW helps establish management frameworks for complexes, buildings, or industrial parks.
- Advising and supporting negotiations with project operators and managers.
- Assessing legal qualifications of real estate management service providers.
- Continuous legal support during project operations.
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Dispute activities are implemented in court and arbitration systems, covering economic, commercial, civil, criminal, marital, contractual, labor, administrative, or IP/trademark disputes.
Consulting and proposing solutions
Objective and comprehensive analysis of the dispute to find the correct path for businesses. APTLAW helps forecast outcomes and optimize conflict resolution costs.
- Advising clients on risks and identifying pitfalls regarding the dispute.
- Analyzing legal and practical aspects of the case.
- Providing expert evaluations and legal warnings.
- Developing the most effective approach and path of action.
Negotiation, mediation
Resolving conflicts through peaceful negotiation, protecting long-term partnership and brand reputation. APTLAW prioritizes mediation to save client resources.
- Advising and preparing target scenarios for negotiation and mediation.
- Representing or accompanying clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Focusing on consensus agreements (mediation) to save costs before proceeding to judicial authorities.
Litigation representation
Resolute protection of client rights and interests before judicial authorities. APTLAW experienced litigation lawyers commit to presenting sharp arguments at hearings.
- Advisory and legal support in preparing evidence, dossiers, and arguments.
- Representing and working with litigation bodies (police, prosecutors, courts, arbitration, etc.).
- Formulating arguments and representing clients legal interests at trial.
Supporting related procedures
Ensuring Court and Arbitration rulings are enforced practically, securing actual financial interests of clients. APTLAW accompanies you until case closure.
- Legal support for works and contents related to the litigation process.
- Supporting contact and cooperation with related parties in litigation.
- Authorized representation to perform procedures (notary, bailiff, valuation, specialized councils, local agencies, etc.).
Other Legal Services
Beside core areas, we provide comprehensive support on specialized sub-licenses, approvals, and other administrative procedures. We offer quick, flexible solutions for clients unique needs.
Specialized licensing and approvals support
Removing market entrance barriers for conditional businesses. APTLAW offers packages for sub-licensing registration quickly and in full compliance with specialized management regulations.
- Advising on qualifications and processes for conditional businesses licensing under the Investment Law.
- Applying for international/domestic tourism licenses, education and study abroad center licenses.
- Obtaining Food Safety Certificates, manufacturing and retail licenses for liquor and tobacco.
- Supporting applications for ICP licenses, general portal licenses, and online social network setups.
- Performing procedures for Security Order Certificates, electricity operations, and work permits.
Other legal procedures and support
Flexibly resolving all other specific legal needs of individuals and organizations in civil and commercial life. APTLAW commits to supporting all legitimate requests of clients.
- Civil law consulting: wills drafting, inheritance division, gifts, and major personal asset acquisitions.
- Regular legal support and administrative procedures execution for representative offices and branches of foreign traders in Vietnam.
- Advising on incorporation, drafting charters, and obtaining operational permits for trade associations, charities, and non-profits.
- Advisory on nationality, marriages with foreign elements, and consular legalization of foreign documents.
- Providing notarized translation services and local administrative representation.
Focus Industries
We understand the regulatory framework and operational specifics of each industry, bringing the most optimal and practical solutions to enterprises.
Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure
Specialized legal consulting on real estate projects development, land transfer, construction legalities, and contract models. APTLAW supports resolving complex land disputes and structuring infrastructure finance.
Banking, Financial Services, Insurance
Supporting financial institutions, banks, and insurers in compliance, drafting credit contracts, and bad debt handling. We advise on complex financial transactions and new product reviews.
Technology, Media, Telecom
Accompanying tech firms, telecom operators, and digital startups in software IP protection, data privacy compliance, digital content licensing, and technology transfers. We help build safe frameworks for new business models.
Consumer Goods - Retail
Advising on supply chains, franchises, consumer rights protection, labeling, and food safety standards. APTLAW supports chain trademark protection and distribution disputes.
Education & Training
Supporting setup procedures for domestic and foreign schools and centers. We advise on internal governance, foreign teachers employment contracts, and education compliance.
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Life Sciences
Supporting cosmetics declaration, pharmaceutical registration, medical devices, and clinical trials compliance. We protect IP for biomedical formulas and solutions.
Transportation, Shipping, Logistics
Advising on multimodal shipping contracts, customs clearances, warehousing, and cargo insurance. APTLAW helps resolve logistics claims and global supply chain risks.
Energy, Mining, Natural Resources
Advising on mineral extraction licensing, renewable energy projects (wind, solar) approval, and environment compliance. We support negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
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