Corporate, especially Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

The corporate practice of Brendel & Associates provides a broad array of corporate legal services to international clients, ranging from market-entry stage to expansion and reorganization of established corporations. The team regularly advises clients on the establishment and development of strategic investments in Vietnam and this respect, particular expertise has been developed in advising international investors in a wide range of sectors, e.g. banking, logistics, retail, manufacturing, renewable energies. Besides the legal aspects of setting up a FDI, Brendel & Associates provides experienced guidance through all practical and administrative barriers while establishing and developing an FDI in Vietnam. As regards more complex corporate advice at a later stage, Brendel & Associates can count on its track record to assist clients in restructuring their existing Vietnamese operations including but not limited to Merger & Acquisition procedures.

Labour and Employment

Brendel & Associates has the experience and resources to provide sound advice and a vigorous representation to employers regarding all aspects of employment law and labour regulations, both for Vietnamese and Foreign employees. Our lawyers regularly provide advice in labour matters such as commencement and termination of employment, employment permits, codes of conduct, discrimination and diversity policies, posting of employee and collective agreements. In addition, Brendel & Associates has also gained recognition in dealing with sensitive terminations of management executives and professionals, which require dedicated involvement during the practical implementation stage. Should the need arise, we do not hesitate to complement our legal support with interim management services to ensure a smooth transition phase and ensure that business operations of our clients are maintained at all times. Brendel & Associates assists and advises its clients on labor related compliance issues by analyzing existing structures and adapting such to changing legal requirements. In case of corporate restructuring and/or acquisitions our draft of a coherent new compliance regime is complemented by our assistance in the implementation thereof, including negotiations with trade unions at local and/or enterprise level.

Vietnamese and International Contract and Trade Law

The mission of the international trade practice of Brendel & Associates is to optimize our clients' ability to engage in save and cost-efficient exchange of goods and services across borders, which especially after Vietnam's accession to the WTO provides various opportunities as well as challenges. Brendel & Associates' preliminary advice with regard to the establishment, development and implementation of trade transactions is complemented by our support in handling possible later disputes. If required our dedicated lawyers will represent your claim in alternate dispute resolutions as well as traditional court procedures.

Banking & Finance

The financial practice of Brendel & Associates assists clients in financing matters as well as in financial restructuring procedures on a local as well as an international level. In such, Brendel & Associates is committed to provide profound, sustainable as well as innovative solutions.

Tax

Brendel & Associates is supporting its clients in making the right decisions and planning for the future by experienced guidance through tax related issues. Brendel & Associates provides coordinated legal and tax advice to help its clients achieve their individualized tax planning goals. Recognizing that fixed solutions do not exist, Brendel & Associates provides tailored solutions to tax challenges ranging from basic/ traditional to complex/ innovative.

Accounting

Brendel & Associates' practice also includes an experienced accounting department, specialized on providing expert advice on accounting issues to various clients. By such, clients can receive a complete range of legal advice and accounting service from one reliable and coordinated source. Interactions between legal and accounting are by such handled in the most efficient way to the benefit of our clients.