Law firms
Tilleke & Gibbins
RecommendedTilleke & Gibbins 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
Tilleke & Gibbins is a premier regional law firm in Southeast Asia, originally established in 1890. With a strong presence in Vietnam since 1992, the firm operates fully staffed offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. As a large-scale, full-service firm, it houses more than 230 lawyers and consultants across the region. Tilleke & Gibbins is widely recognized for its expertise in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, and intellectual property, serving major international investors and high-growth companies.
For foreign buyers and expatriates navigating the residential property market in Hanoi, the firm provides essential legal support. Its real estate practice assists clients with foreign investment structuring, reviewing lease and purchase agreements, and navigating complex local property regulations. The team is well-equipped to guide non-residents through the legalities of property acquisition, ensuring compliance with Vietnamese land laws and ownership restrictions.
Operating at a premium level, Tilleke & Gibbins offers highly professional, advisory-focused services tailored to international standards. The firm conducts all business in English and Vietnamese, ensuring clear communication and seamless cross-border transactions for European and other international clients. With its deep local knowledge and regional reach, the firm is a highly reliable partner for expatriates seeking structured, secure real estate investments in Vietnam.
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Strengths
- +Genuinely regional pedigree dating to 1890 in Bangkok, rather than a single-market licence — decades of cross-border precedent across Southeast Asia
- +English-first service throughout, from first call to Pink Book registration, with no translation lag on time-sensitive signings
- +Full-service bench spanning real estate, corporate, banking & finance and tax, useful if your purchase runs alongside a Vietnam business setup
Watch-outs
- −No published fixed-fee schedule for a single condo or villa purchase — always request a written estimate before instructing the firm
- −Best known internationally for intellectual property rather than residential real estate, so ask specifically for the property/real estate team, not a generalist
- −A routine transaction is more likely staffed by associates than senior partners, which can feel impersonal for a one-off buyer
Listing based on our internal partner vetting. We publish no contact details — introductions are made on request.
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