Law firms

DFDL
RecommendedDFDL is a vetted law firms partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Hanoi
- Segment
- Premium / Advisory
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- EN · VN
Overview
Established in Vietnam in 2006, DFDL is a prominent, fully integrated regional law and tax firm operating offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With a regional team of over 170 local and foreign lawyers and advisers, the firm has built a strong reputation for advising international investors on complex transactions. DFDL is highly regarded for its premium advisory approach, combining deep local expertise with international standards to serve a diverse client base of foreign buyers and multinational corporations.
For expatriates and foreign buyers navigating the Vietnamese property market, DFDL provides specialized legal and tax services tailored to residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate. The firm assists clients with the complexities of local property acquisition, including structured real estate transactions, tax-optimized investments, and compliance with local ownership regulations. Their integrated legal and tax practice is particularly valuable for structuring property purchases, managing cross-border funds, and navigating local tax liabilities.
Operating as a premium counsel, DFDL is highly accessible to non-resident buyers and international clients, offering seamless support in English and Vietnamese. The firm’s dual-office presence in Vietnam ensures that clients looking to purchase property in Hanoi receive direct, on-the-ground assistance. Additionally, DFDL maintains strict compliance and client onboarding standards, which helps foreign investors securely navigate local regulatory requirements and safeguard their real estate assets.
Independent review
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Editorial score
Strengths
- +Top-tier international legal standards applied to local transactions.
- +Deep expertise in cross-border tax structuring and fund repatriation.
- +Bilingual legal teams capable of translating complex Vietnamese statutes.
Watch-outs
- −Premium fee structure that may be prohibitive for lower-budget purchases.
- −Services are often geared more towards institutional investors and HNWIs.
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