PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2021—Duane Morris LLP has appointed Dr. Nguyen Thi Lang as chair of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC. Duane Morris opened offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2007.
“Our Vietnam offices are a key part of our firm’s success in Asia, and we are excited that Dr. Lang now has an expanded role as chair of Duane Morris Vietnam,” said Matthew A. Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Duane Morris. “We are proud that she is the first chairwoman in Vietnam of an international law firm, and her stellar credentials and background will provide our client base with an additional firm resource and leader in-country. Dr. Lang will continue to oversee our Ho Chi Minh City office, along with director Dr. Oliver Massmann in Hanoi, and we could not be more pleased with our leadership in Vietnam.”
Dr. Lang focuses her practice on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters, with an emphasis on M&A, cross-border investment, real estate, pharmaceutical and infrastructure projects. She has advised a wide variety of multinational businesses from all parts of the world, counseling many leading foreign and local investors in Vietnam. Dr. Lang has lectured on a wide range of subjects including corporate governance, investment, commercial, competition and anti-corruption law. She has written extensively on foreign investment in Vietnam, and in particular, on BOT contracts.
“As the Vietnam economy opens up to more international trade, which will have tremendous benefits for both our country and citizens, I am excited to more actively guide our clients through this new, more opportunistic landscape,” added Dr. Lang.
Additionally, the EU Commission selected a team lead by Dr. Oliver Massmann from Duane Morris to support the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to achieve business expansion, employment gains and increased opportunities for economic growth. Duane Morris is advising the EU Commission and the Vietnamese government on free trade for the next two years. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has been recognized as one of the most significant free trade agreements the Vietnamese government has ever signed, providing a stronger link between Europe and Southeast Asia, and offering new economic and trade potential that will aid in the recovery of commerce and development after the coronavirus pandemic.
About Duane Morris Vietnam LLC
Duane Morris LLP has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as other key markets in Asia, to support clients who have operations or investments in Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The firm’s attorneys in Vietnam represent a range of clients, including multinational corporations and financial institutions, as well as businesses seeking to establish new investments in Vietnam and throughout Southeast Asia. Duane Morris also leverages its global platform to facilitate Asia-based companies’ entry into markets in the United States, Europe, Latin America and beyond.
About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 800 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries.