Law firms

VILAF
RecommendedVILAF is a vetted law firms partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Hanoi
- Segment
- High-end / Advisory
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- EN · VN
Overview
VILAF is a preeminent, first-tier Vietnamese law firm with over three decades of experience navigating the country’s evolving legal landscape. As one of the largest independent law firms in Vietnam, it operates offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The firm primarily serves foreign investors, multinational corporations, and major financial institutions, counting global brands such as Ford, Shell, BNP Paribas, and Sumitomo among its long-term clients.
For expatriates and international buyers looking to purchase or invest in residential property in Hanoi, VILAF provides sophisticated legal counsel across construction, real estate, and project development. The firm’s real estate practice assists clients with the complex regulatory frameworks governing property ownership, foreign direct investment, and housing laws. Their expertise is particularly valuable for navigating structured property acquisitions, reviewing developer credentials, and managing high-value transactions or potential dispute resolutions.
Operating as a premium advisory firm, VILAF is highly geared toward international standards, offering seamless legal support in English and Vietnamese. With a deep understanding of local policies and a strong track record of advising non-residents, the firm represents an ideal choice for foreign buyers seeking top-tier, institutional-grade legal protection when entering the Vietnamese property market.
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Strengths
- +Band 1 ranking in Real Estate, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 — plus Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A, useful if financing or a holding structure is involved
- +33 years operating continuously in Vietnam (established 1993), among the country's most established independent firms
- +First-tier status with The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and IFLR1000, so the reputation is not reliant on a single ranking body
Watch-outs
- −No published fee schedule for individual buyers — pricing is confirmed only after an intake call
- −Client base is weighted toward developers, banks and multinationals rather than retail condo buyers
- −Published working languages are English and Vietnamese only — no confirmed French, German, Italian or Spanish desk
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