Baker McKenzie advises leading tech and internet companies, as well as a broad range of other multijurisdictional businesses, on the full range of TMT matters. The group has particular expertise in personal date protection, privacy and cybersecurity law. The team is led by reputed TMT specialist Yee Chung Seck in Ho Chi Minh City who advises clients such as global tech, fintech, e-commerce and social media companies on a broad range of TMT matters, and is particularly skilled in work relating to M&A, while Manh Hung Tran in Hanoi, who is ‘an exceptional lawyer' and an expert in privacy and cybersecurity, handles offshore, social media, digital servicing, date breaches and incidents. In Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Minh Le advises on a broad range of privacy and date protection matters, and Huu Tuan Nguyen has a broad TMT practice. The group also includes Huyen Minh Nguyen in Hanoi who specialises in tech.

Frasers Law Company is particularly sought after by blue-chip clients for its expertise in a broad range of TMT matters. The group is especially knowledgeable advising on TMT transactions and regulatory issues, and also has extensive experience handling matters involving issues such as telecoms, radio-communications, online sectors and media. The group is led by Led by Mark Fraser in Ho Chi Minh City who has a specialist focus on TMT matters and advises across a broad range of issues and sectors. Duong Thi Mai Huong, also in Ho Chi Minh City, has a broad ranging TMT practice and is particularly skilled in matters relating to corporate, M&A and regulatory.

Full-service commercial law firm Lexcomm Vietnam LLC has a well-established TMT practice that advises across a broad range of sectors, including media, tech, telecoms, outsourcing, satellites and entertainment. With a client roster that includes major tech and telecoms companies, as well as energy businesses and financial service actors, the group handless all aspects of IT and telecoms, and also has extensive experience handling transactions and disputes. Leading the team from Hanoi, practice head Nguyen Viet Ha is a highly experienced IT, media and telecoms practitioner, and who is also sought after for his expertise in matters involving corporate and M&A and dispute resolution.

The seasoned TMT practice Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is an excellent choice for a broad range of complex IT and telecoms projects, and advises a range of clients including state governments, statutory boards, multinational corporations in sectors such as telecoms, computer hardware and software. The team has expertise that spans the gamut of TMT issues, and is particularly experienced in matters such as personal data protection, privacy compliance, and tech matters like satellites, internet, data breach and fintech. Both based in Ho Chi Minh City, the group is led by Vu Thi Que who focuses on regulatory advisory and M&A, and Logan Leung who is an expert in tech and frequently advises on matters such as cybersecurity, e-commerce, IP, gaming and net neutrality. Other key figures include Le Quynh Nhi in Ho Chi Minh City who focuses on regulatory compliance, TMT, employment and benefits, and Dang Ngoc Tran Phuong in Hanoi who as broad expertise in tech, media and telecoms, and is particularly knowledgeable in data privacy.

The TMT practice at Tilleke & Gibbins has broad ranging expertise in the high tech, multimedia and telecoms industries, and the group regularly advises clients such as international corporates and startups on matters including negotiating contracts, dispute resolution and capitalising on tech acquisitions. With unique capabilities in data privacy, the team is also sought after by multinational tech clients on issues including fintech, e-commerce, live conferencing, internet phone services, clout computing and online contracts. TMT expert Waewpen Piemwichai in Hanoi leads the team with support from Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen in Ho Chi Minh City. The group also includes Anh Hoai Nguyen in Hanoi who is an expert in fintech and cryptocurrency. The practice is overseen Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh in Bangkok.

Representing clients such as global IT and social media companies, boutique firm DNA Vietnam LLC in Hanoi specialises in the tech, media and telecoms industries. With particular expertise in regulatory advice and TMT transactions, the group regularly advises clients on issues such as data privacy, e-payments, cyber security and takedown requests, and also has extensive experience reviewing hardware and software supply agreements. Leading the group, Dang Thanh Son is an expert in the TMT sector and is a key contact for both leading international and local companies in the software, digital platforms, search engines and social media sectors. Dang Chi Lieu is also a notable figure in this practice area.

Commercial firm Indochine Counsel in Ho Chi Minh City specialises in TMT and advises a broad range of international and domestic clients in sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, data privacy, media and entertainment, IT outsourcing and telecoms. The group is also knowledgeable in TMT matters involving licensing, internal compliance, due diligence and tech transfers, and has notable niche capabilities handling issues in fintech, cryptocurrency and crowdfunding. ‘Responsive and commercial’ tech expert Dang The Duc has broad expertise in IT and telecoms matters, and Nguyen Thi Hong Anh is an IP and TMT specialist. Another key figure is Thai Gia Han who is particularly experienced in issues such as tech, data protection, cybersecurity and cyber information safety.

The seasoned TMT team at KPMG Law in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City particularly excels in work relating to information tech, fin-tech, e-commerce, communications, media and entertainment. The group regularly represents international tech companies such as e-commerce and cloud-service providers, and has additional capabilities in sectors such as healthcare tech, education, gaming and data protection. Geraldine Oh has extensive experience with a variety of transactions and commercial issues in the TMT sectors, and Nguyen Thi Hoang Trang has particular expertise advising tech companies on market entry and licensing requirements for conducting business operations in Vietnam. The group also includes tech lawyer Trung Bao Tran who focuses on all aspects of digital transformation, including matters involving telecoms, data protection, cybersecurity and OTT platforms.

YKVN is reputed for its seasoned group of lawyers handling TMT transactions in a broad range of sectors, including media, e-commerce, telecoms, IT and advertisement. The team acts for a broad range of corporates and businesses, and is particularly seasoned assisting clients in banking and financial services, such as state-owned enterprises, owners, and private and sovereign funds. Truong Nhat Quang in Ho Chi Minh City leads the group and is an expert in banking, corporate and M&A, and regularly assists on transactions in the TMT space. Also in Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Nguyen Van and Ho Anh Tuyet both have extensive experience in corporate and M&A transactions in the TMT sectors. Diep Hoai Nam in Hanoi is another key contact in the team.

APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC advises a variety of domestic and international clients on a broad range of TMT matters, and the group has notable experience handling TMT issues relating to e-commerce and transactions. Etienne Laumonier in Ho Chi Minh City is a key figure in the team, who has a broad practice. In Hanoi, notable practitioners include Nicolas Picard, who is experienced in transactions and e-commerce mandates, and Antoine Logeay.