Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
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+84 4 3825 1428About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
As part of a globally connected firm, our deep bench of experts in Vietnam are able to deliver a seamless and integrated offering to clients on matters that affect their multijurisdictional business, including Vietnam and its fast-growing digital economic sector.
• We are distinguished in the market for our knowledge of local law, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Our local credibility and deep understanding of how local authorities operate and interpret the law in this sensitive area have contributed to our continued success as one of the leading Vietnam firms.
• Leaders in the TMT space frequently seek us out for our experience handling multijurisdictional best practice matters concerning personal data protection (PDP) and privacy, and cybersecurity law. These are areas of law which are evolving in Vietnam, with regulators, at times, trying to introduce requirements that may be more burdensome than necessary. In the past 12 months, we have been particularly active advising on projects relating to the new requirements under Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on PDP – the first ever Vietnam comprehensive piece of legislation in PDP, which came into effect on 1 July 23.
Foremost experts on Vietnam’s TMT laws: We regularly collaborate with the US ASEAN Business Council on its regulatory reform and advocacy efforts. We are engaged to prepare and submit a comprehensive paper with regard to intl. standards and best practices for PDP and privacy.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a top-flight team of lawyers in Vietnam acting for a roster of blue-chip clients across a full range of TMT matters. The firm advises on market access, entity formation and investments in Vietnamese technology and telecoms markets. The practice is noted for handling regulatory, structuring and security issues. Key areas of strength include e-commerce, data privacy and cybersecurity, with its clientele comprising telecoms, media and fintech companies, financial institutions and software companies.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised a global technology company in the payments industry on bringing several of its payment products into compliance with Vietnamese data privacy laws.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are really expert on various TMT regulatory matters and also have good, relevant industry knowledge that we need."
"The team are very capable of handling complicated regulatory and licensing matters and are well versed in the emerging and complicated Vietnam regulatory landscape."
"The team are really expert on various TMT regulatory matters and also have good, relevant industry knowledge that we need."
"The team are very capable of handling complicated regulatory and licensing matters and are well versed in the emerging and complicated Vietnam regulatory landscape."
Notable Practitioners
Manh Hung Tran is co-leader of Baker McKenzie's IP and technology groups in Vietnam, and is based in Hanoi. He regularly advises major global clients in the media and technology sectors on regulatory matters in Vietnam.
"He's the lead partner and is very knowledgeable."
"He's our main contact and is very easy to talk to and responsive."
Seck Yee Chung is a partner based in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He co-leads the firm's TMT practice and is adept at advising local and international clients on regulatory compliance and handling TMT transactions.
"Chung is very experienced in Vietnam regulatory matters and very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with."
"Hehas impressive knowledge of corporate law, e-commerce and fintech. He has a unique ability to translate complex regulations into practical solutions that benefit our business."