Baker McKenzie is consistently sought after by multinational corporations for its data privacy expertise in the Vietnam market. The firm advises on a range of data protection matters arising from crisis management, transactions, and day-to-day operations. The team has particular strength regarding the recently implemented Personal Data Protection Decree. The practice is led by Manh Hung Tran, who regularly advises on complex privacy and cybersecurity matters. The team benefits from a strong bench of TMT specialists who are ‘deeply knowledgeable in personal data and antitrust matters‘, including Thu Minh Le and Huyen Minh Nguyen.

Frasers Law Company regularly advises international technology clients on a broad range of regulatory issues in the TMT sector. The team has particular expertise in telecommunications, radio-communications, and online regulatory frameworks, and is experienced in advising clients on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of key transactions. Strategic outsourcing arrangements between major corporates and IT service providers is also a key source of work for the team. The practice is led by Mark Fraser, who frequently advises on cross-border data transfers and compliance with Vietnam’s data localisation requirements. The firm also benefits from the expertise of Duong Thi Mai Huong.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a strong track record in data protection, regularly advising high-profile technology clients on data breach obligations and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. The firm is particularly experienced in advising on Vietnam’s recently implemented Personal Data Protection Decree. The practice is led by Waewpen Piemwichai, based in Hanoi, with support from Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, based in Ho Chi Minh City, with additional oversight from Bangkok-based Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh.

KPMG Law in Vietnam regularly supports domestic and international clients seeking to align their internal procedures with local data protection and privacy regulations. The team routinely conducts gap analysis, provides remediation advice and support, drafts and reviews data processing clauses and agreements, and delivers training on personal data and cybersecurity. The practice is based in Ho Chi Minh City and jointly led by Ngoc Thi Thanh Bui and Trung Bao Tran, who are both noted for their expertise in data protection and compliance audits.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers provides regulatory and commercial advisory services to Vietnamese and multinational clients across various aspects of data protection and compliance. The team assists with gap analyses, policy development and localisation, training, impact assessment filings, and guidance on best practices under the Personal Data Protection Decree. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the practice is led by M&A specialist Vu Thi Que and supported by TMT specialist Logan Leung.

Vision & Associates, based in Hanoi, is experienced in advising domestic and international clients on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity matters. The firm regularly assists clients in adhering to data localisation requirements, the preparation of personal data dossiers, data agreements, and broader compliance issues. The practice is jointly led by Luu Tien Ngoc, Dang Trong Hieu, and Le Tuan Anh.

YKVN advises both foreign investors and domestic clients on a broad range of data privacy matters, with particular expertise in Vietnam’s new personal data protection framework under Decree 13. The firm regularly assists clients in developing risk-based compliance strategies and conducting data protection impact assessments. The practice is led by Truong Nhat Quang, based in Ho Chi  Minh City, and also benefits from Hanoi-based TMT specialist Diep Hoai Nam and Le Thi Loc, who regularly advises digital platform clients.