Mr. Vo Thien Hien is the esteemed founder and Managing Partner at Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators, a prestigious law firm in Vietnam. His exceptional expertise as a litigation attorney has earned him an outstanding reputation, skillfully representing clients in various practice areas, from domestic disputes to complex international cases. He is celebrated as a top-tier legal advisor in Vietnam, known for his trustworthiness and pragmatic problem-solving. His strengths include exceptional communication, negotiation abilities, and delivering practical legal solutions.

REPRESENTATIVE LEGAL MATTERS

• Focusing on mergers and acquisitions, he offers legal guidance to clients, helping Japanese IT companies acquire businesses in Vietnam and Thai retail groups with their acquisitions in the Vietnamese market. His method entails a tight-knit collaboration with financial advisors, accountants, and experts to provide extensive M&A support.
• He offered legal counsel to various companies like Auchan Group, Bisans Co., Ltd, Torrecid Group, Corvus Marine, and XL Insurance, with a focus on the entire contract process and expertise in compliance and client protection. In contract disputes, he plays a vital role, using negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation and drawing on his contract knowledge to guide strategic decisions.
• He delivers extensive legal support for investments, covering due diligence, contract negotiations, and compliance, while playing a critical role in resolving disputes and strategically structuring investments for success and legal protection. As a highly sought-after professional, he has a proven track record representing diverse clients in intricate cross-border transactions, including Wakai Co., Ltd (Japan) and Kyoei Steel Group (Japan).
• Recognized as an exceptional attorney, he adeptly resolves disputes in civil, commercial, and criminal law, representing clients such as Raffles Group, DongBang Material (Korea), Clair Group (Singapore), Phu Cuong Group (Vietnam), Tan Truong Company (Vietnam), etc. As a legal advisor, he guides clients on rights and obligations, represents them for positive outcomes, and builds strong cases to safeguard legal rights and pursue the best results.

APOLO LAWYERS –  SOLICITORS & LITIGATORS

Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, operates on the principle of helping and protecting. The core mission of the firm has consistently revolved around attaining Client Success. Apolo Lawyers strives not only to be a legal advisor but also a trusted legal partner for its clients. Clients who seek assistance from Apolo Lawyers receive wholehearted support and the protection of their legal rights, fully in accordance with the law. Apolo Lawyers offers a choice of 10 experienced attorneys and over 30 legal assistants and highly proficient legal experts committed to upholding the highest professional standards. Apolo Lawyers provides exceptional legal services to foreign clients needing assistance in Vietnam and residents working in the country, exceeding excellence in comprehensive offerings.

In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Apolo Lawyers operates from four distinct locations:

• Headquarters: PaxSky Building, 51 Nguyen Cu Trinh Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• District 1 Office: 108 Tran Dinh Xu Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Binh Thanh District Office: 9th Floor, K&M Building, 33 Ung Van Khiem Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
• Thao Dien Ward, District 2 Office: The Hive Thao Dien Building, Thao Dien Square Area, 94 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ho Chi Minh City University of Law
• Lawyer Practicing Certificate

ORGANIZATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:

• Vietnam Bar Federation
• Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association
• Ho Chi Minh City Lawyers Association
• A member of the Association of European Attorneys
• A member of the Lawzana organization
• A member of the Global Law Experts

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Expertly handle international commercial disputes through arbitration at renowned organizations in Vietnam, including VIAC, PIAC, and SIAC.
• Civil disputes encompass conflicts between individuals or entities concerning private rights and contractual obligations, spanning various areas such as property, personal injury, family law, and other non-criminal matters typically addressed through legal proceedings.
• Contract disputes pertain to conflicts or disagreements arising from contractual agreements between parties.
• Conflicts arising in the domains of housing, land, real estate, and construction
• Investment disputes involve various conflicts arising from financial investments, such as breaches, regulatory issues, shareholder disputes, etc.
• Resolving disputes at every level of the judicial system
• Resolve disputes involving foreign elements and other legal issues.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Outstanding litigation lawyer at Global Law Experts in 2023
• The Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance in Litigation by Advisory Excellence in 2022 and 2023
• The Very Best Lawyer As Chosen By Thousands of iLAW Clients on January 1st, 2023
• The Very Best Lawyer As Chosen By Thousands of iLAW Clients on January 9th, 2021

LANGUAGES

• Vietnamese
• English