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Indochine Counsel

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Indochine Counsel is a vetted law firms partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.

City
Ho Chi Minh City
Segment
Moyen-Premium / Advisory
Best for
Both expats & locals
Languages
EN · VN

Overview

Established in 2006, Indochine Counsel is a prominent Vietnamese commercial law firm that assists international investors and foreign buyers navigating the country's legal landscape. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with a key branch office in Hanoi, the firm operates with a team of over 25 highly experienced lawyers. It has built a solid reputation as a mid-to-premium tier advisory firm, catering to both domestic and international clients.

For expatriates and foreign buyers purchasing or investing in residential property in Hanoi, Indochine Counsel provides essential legal support through its dedicated real estate and construction practice. The firm advises on the complex regulatory frameworks governing foreign property ownership, guides clients through residential acquisitions and leases, and assists with property financing. Additionally, their team handles contract administration, joint ventures, and dispute resolution, ensuring that buyers are protected throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Positioned as a premium advisory partner, the firm is highly accessible to international clients, offering seamless services in both English and Vietnamese. Their lawyers, many of whom have received advanced training abroad, are well-equipped to bridge the gap for non-resident buyers who require clear, practical guidance on local compliance, tax implications, and cross-border property transactions.

Independent review

Our editorial verdict

3.6/ 5

Editorial score

Strengths

  • +Two decades of continuous operation (established October 2006) with 45+ lawyers across two offices, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
  • +A genuine twelve-practice platform: Property & Construction sits alongside Banking & Finance, M&A and Inward Investment, useful when a purchase involves financing or a corporate structure.
  • +International referral network: exclusive Vietnamese member of The Law Firm Network (50+ countries), founding member of the ASEAN Legal Alliance, associate member of the Warwick Legal Network.

Watch-outs

  • Not currently tier-ranked by Legal 500 in the Real Estate & Construction table for Vietnam — its most visible external rankings sit in M&A, TMT and IP rather than property.
  • Property & Construction is one of twelve practice groups, not a standalone real-estate boutique; the firm's own examples skew toward developers, lenders and funds rather than individual residential buyers.
  • No published fee schedule for one-off conveyancing-style work such as an SPA review or Pink Book due diligence — pricing is quoted on request.
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