Law firms

Dentons LuatViet
RecommendedDentons LuatViet is a vetted law firms partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Segment
- Premium / Advisory
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- EN · VN
Overview
Dentons LuatViet is a premier, full-service law firm in Vietnam and a member of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. Established in the late 1990s, the firm has built a strong reputation for advising international investors and navigating complex regulatory environments. Operating with a team of around 45 to 60 lawyers and professional staff, the firm is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City and maintains a key branch office in Hanoi.
For foreign buyers and expatriates looking to purchase or invest in residential property in Hanoi, Dentons LuatViet provides highly relevant, concrete legal services. The firm’s real estate practice assists clients with legal due diligence on property developments, land leasing, and the transfer of land use rights. They also offer specialized counsel on real estate transactions, project financing, and the drafting and review of complex property and lease agreements. Furthermore, their robust dispute resolution and litigation practice provides critical protection and representation in the event of any property-related conflicts.
As a premium advisory firm, Dentons LuatViet is structured to seamlessly bridge the gap between local Vietnamese regulations and international standards. The firm operates fluently in both English and Vietnamese, ensuring clear communication and smooth transaction management for foreign clients. This dual-language capability, combined with their global network, makes them particularly well-suited for non-resident buyers who require sophisticated, cross-border legal support and a deep understanding of local administrative procedures.
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Strengths
- +Nearly three decades of continuous practice in Vietnam — founded in 1999 as LuatViet, well before most international entrants — now paired with the global Dentons network since the June 2022 combination
- +Dedicated Real Estate and Construction practice group with genuine local land-registry and notarisation experience, not a generalist commercial team covering property as a side practice
- +Independently recognised in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Chambers Asia-Pacific guides, plus a dated 2010 'Law Firm of the Year' distinction from Vietnam's Ministry of Justice
Watch-outs
- −Head office is in Ho Chi Minh City; Hanoi is served by a branch office, so a Hanoi buyer should confirm which lawyer and office will actually run the file before engaging
- −No published fixed-fee schedule for a single property purchase — always request a written estimate before instructing the firm
- −Independently ranked practice areas we could verify (Dispute Resolution, Tax) are not the same as a confirmed top-tier ranking specifically for residential real estate — check the assigned lawyer's property experience directly
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