Dieu Van Xuan

Legal professional with four years of experience advising foreign-invested manufacturers and multinational enterprises on corporate, commercial, investment, licensing, real estate and regulatory compliance matters. Experienced in identifying legal and operational risks, supporting projects, liaising with government authorities, and delivering practical, business legal solutions that support client decision-making and operational efficiency.

Senior Legal Consultant at ADK VIETNAM LAWYERS (December 2022 – Present)

A. Corporate Advisory & M&A

• Advised foreign-invested manufacturers/enterprises on corporate, commercial, licensing, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Prepared legal opinions and compliance checklists covering labor, chemical, environmental, real estate and operational requirements.
• Conducted factory inspections, reviewed project documentation to assess regulatory compliance and identify legal risks.
• Conducted legal due diligence and supported M&A transactions by identifying legal risks and drafting SPAs, SHAs, JVAs, and term sheets.
• Reviewed a wide range of commercial contracts, including service, construction, employment, transfer LURCs, real estate, lease, and confidentiality agreements.

B. Licensing & Project Implementation

• Led end-to-end licensing for foreign-invested enterprises and domestic companies, including company establishment, post-licensing compliance, company dissolution, and representative office closures.
• Advised on and handled amendments to IRCs/ERCs for companies located both inside and outside industrial parks, including changes in ownership, charter capital, and investment objectives.
• Applied for retail licenses, temporary residence cards, and DT3 visas.

C. Dispute Resolution

• Supported and represented clients in commercial litigation before courts and arbitration involving disputes over scaffolding supply agreements, loan agreements, and distribution agreements.
• Drafted petitions, written submissions, explanatory letters, requests to expedite proceedings, and judgment enforcement dossiers.
• Managed criminal complaint dossiers to protect clients' legitimate interests.
• Coordinated with tax authorities, police authorities, and the Department of Finance on enforcement strategies in complex shareholder disputes.

Legal Intern at BROSS & PARTNERS IP & LAW FIRM (April 2022 – October 2022)

• Reviewed documents and summarized dispute cases for clients.
• Researched procedures for investment projects, company incorporation, and factory establishment.
• Drafted demand letters and affidavits.
• Reviewed purchase and service agreements.
• Translated legal documents relating to bond transactions.

1. Bachelor of Laws in International Trade Law – HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF LAW (2018 – 2022)

2. Completed Lawyer Training Course at the Ho Chi Minh City Judicial Academy (2023 – 2024)

3. Completed Lawyer Apprenticeship at ADK Vietnam Lawyers (2024 – 2025)

4. Passed the 2025 Lawyer Apprenticeship Results Examination and qualified for the issuance of the Lawyer Practising Certificate and Lawyer’s Card