La Défense is a distinguished law firm based in Hanoi, Vietnam, renowned for its proficiency in litigation and dispute resolution. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across various domains, including civil, criminal, administrative, family, business, and commercial law. With a team of nearly 30 seasoned attorneys and legal advisors, La Défense has successfully handled numerous cases over its 12 years of practice, achieving a commendable 82% success rate in litigation.
Clients consistently commend La Défense for its strategic approach and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. Testimonials highlight the firm's ability to navigate complex legal challenges effectively, with one client noting their confidence in the firm's commitment to their best interests. This reputation is further solidified by accolades from esteemed organizations such as Legal 500, IFLR, and ASIA LAW, recognizing La Défense's excellence in the legal field.
At the core of La Défense's practice is a client-centric philosophy that emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and tailored legal solutions. The firm is committed to delivering the most effective strategies to maximize client benefits, offering initial consultations free of charge for straightforward cases or legal aid subjects. This approach ensures that every client receives personalized attention and solutions that align with their unique legal needs.
About La Défense Vietnam Law Firm
Founded in 2012
25 people in their team
Practice areas
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5 / 5
19/01/2026
I worked with La Défense on a white-collar crime matter and found their approach to be calm, practic ...
5 / 5
19/01/2026
Anna:
La Défense provided us with professional and reliable legal support in a commercial litigation matte ...
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Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Our Partners and Associates
Work Department
Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration, Judgment Enforcement, Real Estate Project Disputes, Criminal Defense
Position
Managing Partner & Leading Litigator
Career
Lawyer Luu Tien Dzung is the Managing Partner at La Défense Law Firm, with many years of extensive experience specializing in dispute resolution and litigation. He is recognized as one of Vietnam’s top experts in handling complex, high-stakes commercial disputes, and has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients in court proceedings.
A strategic litigator with a sharp legal mind, Lawyer Dzung excels in devising effective litigation strategies, from initial consultations to final courtroom advocacy. His expertise spans across commercial contract disputes, investment conflicts, intellectual property disputes, and corporate litigation.
Known for his meticulous approach and tactical precision, he has successfully led numerous high-profile cases, ensuring that clients’ legal interests are protected with the utmost skill and dedication. His ability to manage intricate legal issues and deliver results has earned him the trust and respect of both local and international clients.
With a non-traditional strategic mindset and exceptional negotiation skills, Mr. Dzung consistently strives not only to safeguard his clients' legitimate rights to the fullest extent but also to offer creative legal solutions that are most suitable to current circumstances, helping clients avoid unnecessary legal risks in the future. His deep understanding of Vietnam’s legal and business landscape allows him to craft solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.
Lawyer Luu Tien Dzung is highly valued by his clients for his relentless commitment, in-depth legal knowledge, and the ability to secure favorable outcomes in challenging litigation matters. He is regarded as a trusted advisor who consistently delivers exceptional results.
Key Areas of Practice:
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Commercial Contract Disputes Investment & Business Disputes Intellectual Property Litigation Corporate Disputes
Mr. Luu Tien Dzung is the go-to legal partner for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal challenges, ensuring optimal protection of their interests in high-stakes disputes.
Languages
Vietnamese, English, France
Work Department
Corporate Compliance, Investment, Tax, Intellectual Property
Position
Senior Partner - Leading of Investment & Intellectual Property Department
Career
Ms. Linh Nguyen is a distinguished partner at La Défense Law Firm with many years of experience in corporate law, investment advisory, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). As the head of the firm’s Corporate & Investment Advisory Department, Ms. Linh Nguyen advises both Vietnamese companies and international investors on the legal aspects of entering and operating in the Vietnamese market.
Linh Nguyen’s expertise includes advising on cross-border investments, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, compliance, and regulatory issues, particularly in sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, and technology. She is highly regarded for her ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues for clients and guide them through the intricacies of Vietnam’s evolving business environment.
Ms. Linh Nguyen is also a trusted legal advisor to foreign investors seeking to navigate the complex landscape of Vietnamese law, helping them identify and mitigate risks while seizing growth opportunities. Her clients value her strategic vision and hands-on approach, which has earned her a reputation for providing pragmatic and business-oriented solutions.
Key Practice Areas:
Corporate Law & Governance Investment Advisory & Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Cross-Border Transactions Regulatory Compliance Intellectual Property
Languages
Vietnamese, English, France
Work Department
Dispute Resolution – Administrative, Real Estate & Construction, Finance, Civil & Criminal Litigation
Position
Associate
Career
Career
Nguyen Dang Duc is an Associate within La Défense’s Dispute Resolution practice, focusing on high-stakes litigation and complex administrative review. With a core concentration in land administration, real estate entitlement disputes, construction claims, and public-authority revocation challenges, Duc has developed a reputation for analytical precision and procedural depth in matters involving State decisions, land reallocation, occupancy regularisation, licensing suspension and provincial merger effects.
He began his professional training in Hanoi, undertaking litigation rotation in administrative courts, enforcement divisions, and provincial land-use inspectorates. Duc subsequently joined La Défense as a Litigation Officer before advancing to Associate, where he continues to support cross-border construction arbitration and judicial challenges to land decisions under tightened regulatory scrutiny.
His litigation track includes assisting counsel in restitution disputes, wrongful termination of construction contracts, fraudulent lien registration claims, brokerage misrepresentation, and encumbrance-priority appeals. Duc’s exposure to judicial infrastructure gives him clear insight into procedural acceleration, injunctive relief, asset preservation and case-management strategy—qualities that strengthen the firm’s litigation posture in multi-layer disputes that straddle commercial, administrative and criminal dimensions.
Professional Summary
Duc manages contentious matters at the intersection of administrative law, real estate development, construction, and financial dispute escalation, including:
land-use entitlement disputes arising from post-merger provincial restructurings
judicial review of revocation and suspension decisions
construction defects, delays, retention releases and variation-order quantum
real estate title conflicts, double-pledge litigation and encumbrance priority
criminal-linked financial recovery and property tracing
judicial enforcement and asset freeze petitions
due-process advocacy in public-authority investigations and land inspection reports
He is regularly entrusted with evaluating land-use dossiers, construction audit reports, licensing files, cadastral inconsistencies and valuation timelines. His strength lies not only in statutory interpretation, but in digital evidence management, document trail reconstruction and coordinated procedural filings before multi-level tribunals.
Duc’s capacity to operate across civil, administrative and criminal procedural frameworks makes him a key asset in disputes with overlapping authority jurisdictions, contested land titles, contractor default, revocation reviews, urban planning irregularities and complex financing structures.
He continues to support La Défense’s representation in arbitration panels (VIAC, ICC, SIAC), project reinstatement petitions, State compensation claims, and regulatory negotiations involving large-scale real estate, hotel-resort development, mixed-use land allocation, and infrastructure expansion.
Languages
Vietnamese, English
5 / 5
19/01/2026
I worked with La Défense on a white-collar crime matter and found their approach to be calm, practical, and well-structured. The team focused on the facts of the case and helped me understand the legal risks and procedural steps clearly. I particularly appreciated the support of Mr. Tien Dzung Luu. His assessment was precise, his advice was realistic, and he demonstrated strong capability in handling business-related criminal matters. He explained possible scenarios in a straightforward manner, which helped me stay prepared and make informed decisions throughout the process. I consider La Défense a reliable firm for white-collar crime defense, especially for clients who need clear, steady legal guidance in sensitive criminal cases.
5 / 5
19/01/2026
Anna:
La Défense provided us with professional and reliable legal support in a commercial litigation matter involving complex contractual and financial issues. From the initial assessment to the handling of court proceedings, their team demonstrated a strong understanding of Vietnamese commercial law and litigation practice. We particularly appreciated the litigation strategy proposed by Mr. Tien Dzung Luu, which was practical, well-structured, and highly effective. His approach focused on risk control and procedural efficiency, helping us address the dispute in a cost-effective and results-oriented manner. In our experience, he is a capable lawyer with solid litigation skills and a clear strategic mindset. Throughout the process, the team communicated clearly, responded promptly, and provided realistic advice on legal risks and possible outcomes, allowing us to make informed decisions at each stage. Procedural matters were handled carefully, and interactions with the court and relevant parties were conducted professionally. Overall, La Défense is a dependable law firm for commercial litigation in Vietnam, particularly for clients seeking a pragmatic legal strategy and experienced litigators who understand both legal and business considerations.