Hong Duc & Partners Lawfirm

What Hong Duc & Partners Lawfirm does

Hong Duc & Partners Lawfirm (Công ty Luật TNHH LHD, operating as LHD Law Firm) is a Vietnam-based legal advisory firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, with regional offices in Hanoi and Da Nang. The firm employs a team of 39+ lawyers plus accounting and administrative staff, and is led by founding partner Tô Hồng Đức. It provides a full-service practice spanning foreign direct investment (FDI) advisory, turnkey company formation, investment certificate (IRC) adjustment, work permits, M&A, intellectual property, tax and accounting, real estate, labor, litigation, contracts, capital markets, and a green energy advisory line. Within Vietnam, it is a recognized FDI specialist.

The firm's core capability is process-driven regulatory expertise applied to inbound foreign investment — end-to-end market entry, licensing, and post-investment compliance — rather than proprietary technology. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with a few published reference points (e.g., 100% foreign-owned company setup at $1,500–$3,000; work permit service at 600,000 VND per application). According to the firm's own materials, it has completed 6,800+ FDI projects for investors from 32 countries and serves enterprise clients including Toyota, Maersk, Thyssenkrupp, Deloitte, Wacoal, Ricoh, Beiersdorf, Saigon Co.op, and Levanta Renewables. Distribution is via direct office engagement, hotline/email, and SEO-driven content marketing in Vietnamese and English, supported by Legal500, Hg.org, and IFRL directory recognition.

Ownership is private (Vietnamese limited liability company), with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or parent entity. The firm does not develop or sell proprietary technology products; its competitive position rests on regulatory expertise, multilingual talent, three-office geographic coverage of Vietnam's primary business corridors, and ongoing government liaison capability with DPI, tax, labor, and immigration authorities. The customer base is broad across industries (manufacturing, consumer goods, logistics, energy, retail, professional services), reducing reliance on any single sector.

Name

Hong Duc & Partners Lawfirm

Legal name

Công ty Luật TNHH LHD

Website

https://luathongduc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LHD Law Firm (Công ty Luật TNHH LHD) is a Vietnam-based legal advisory firm founded in 2007, with 39+ lawyers across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, serving foreign investors and domestic enterprises with FDI entry, licensing, M&A, IP, tax, and ongoing compliance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Foreign investment law
• Corporate legal services
• FDI advisory
• Company formation
• Intellectual property

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Project-based professional fees for legal advisory services including FDI company setup, IRC/ERC adjustment, work permits, IP registration, M&A advisory, real estate legal support, tax and accounting services. Billed as one-time project fees or per-service packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LHD Law Firm is a Vietnamese full-service legal advisory firm that helps foreign investors and domestic enterprises establish and operate businesses in Vietnam. Its core offerings span foreign investment advisory, turnkey company formation, investment certificate adjustment, work permits, M&A advisory, intellectual property registration, tax and accounting, real estate legal services, litigation, capital markets advisory, green energy advisory, and labor/employment law services, delivered through three offices (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang) by a team of 39+ lawyers.

Product overview

LHD Law Firm (Công ty Luật LHD) is a Vietnamese law firm offering a broad portfolio of legal services organized as distinct practice-area service modules. The core service lines include: Foreign Investment Advisory (Đầu Tư Nước Ngoài) covering FDI market entry and IRC/ERC licensing; Turnkey Company Formation (Thành Lập Công Ty Trọn Gói) for domestic and foreign-owned enterprise setup; Investment Certificate Adjustment (Điều Chỉnh Giấy Chứng Nhận Đầu Tư) for IRC amendments; Work Permit Services (Giấy Phép Lao Động) for foreign employee licensing; M&A Advisory (Mua Bán Sáp Nhập); Intellectual Property Services (Sở Hữu Trí Tuệ); Tax & Accounting Services (Thuế, Kế Toán); Real Estate Legal Services (Bất Động Sản); Contract Advisory (Hợp Đồng); Labor & Employment (Lao Động); Litigation (Tranh Tụng); Capital Markets Advisory (Thị Trường Vốn); Green Energy Advisory (Năng Lượng Xanh); and a Legal Updates commentary service (Văn Bản Mới). These services are supported by three office locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, with over 16 years of experience serving more than 6,800 projects for investors from 32 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foreign Investment Advisory (Đầu Tư Nước Ngoài) Advisory on foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, including market entry strategy, regulatory compliance, and investment structuring for foreign investors and multinational enterprises seeking to establish or expand operations in Vietnam.
• Turnkey Company Formation (Thành Lập Công Ty Trọn Gói) End-to-end company registration and establishment services covering documentation, regulatory filings, and post-registration compliance for domestic and foreign-owned enterprises. Pricing for 100% foreign-owned company setup in Hanoi is 1,500-3,000 USD with a 30-120 working day timeline.
• Investment Certificate Adjustment (Điều Chỉnh Giấy Chứng Nhận Đầu Tư) Adjustment and amendment services for Investment Registration Certificates (IRC), covering changes to investment objectives, capital increases, location transfers, and shareholder modifications for FDI enterprises. Completed in 10-15 working days for standard cases.
• Work Permit Service (Giấy Phép Lao Động) Work permit and employment visa application and renewal services for foreign nationals working in Vietnam, including labor licensing and temporary residence card procedures. Service fee is 600,000 VND per application with 7-working-day standard processing.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory (Tư Vấn Mua Bán Sáp Nhập - M&A) Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory approval processes for FDI and domestic enterprises.
• Intellectual Property Services (Sở Hữu Trí Tuệ) Registration, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyright in Vietnam for businesses and individual rights holders.
• Tax & Accounting Services (Thuế, Kế Toán) Professional accounting and tax services including tax reporting, financial statements, tax compliance, and tax planning for FDI and domestic enterprises, backed by 12 years of experience and 368 active clients in this service line.
• Real Estate Legal Services (Bất Động Sản) Legal advisory on real estate projects, property transfer transactions, land use rights, and property-related dispute resolution for investors, developers, and property owners in Vietnam.
• Litigation Services (Tranh Tụng) Litigation and courtroom representation services for individuals and businesses covering contract disputes, land disputes, labor disputes, and other civil matters in Vietnamese courts.
• General Legal Advisory (Tư Vấn Pháp Luật) General legal advisory services covering land law, real estate law, inheritance, social insurance, and other legal matters for businesses and individuals.
• Contract Advisory (Tư Vấn Hợp Đồng) Contract drafting, review, and negotiation services, particularly for commercial contracts, ensuring legal validity and protection of client interests in business transactions.
• Green Energy Advisory (Năng Lượng Xanh) Legal advisory for green energy projects, including wind power, solar power, and other renewable energy investments and regulatory compliance in Vietnam.
• Labor & Employment Services (Lao Động - Việc Làm) Labor law advisory and employment-related legal services for both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam, including employment contracts, workplace disputes, and compliance with labor regulations.
• Capital Markets Advisory (Thị Trường Vốn) Advisory on capital markets including loan registration, IPO consulting, and due diligence for investment and financing transactions.
• Business/Corporate Law Services (Luật Sư Doanh Nghiệp) Comprehensive corporate legal services including company formation, corporate restructuring, ongoing legal advisory, and investment-related matters for businesses operating in Vietnam.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,800+ FDI projects successfully completed for investors from 32 countries
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Legal500minorOthersInternational legal directory that has recognized LHD Law Firm as a top law firm for FDI and IP advisory in Vietnam. Used as a credibility signal and marketing endorsement.
• Hg.orgminorOthersInternational attorney directory and referral network that includes LHD Law Firm as a recommended firm for foreign investment and IP matters in Vietnam.
• IFRL (International Foreign Lawyers)minorOthersInternational foreign lawyers network that has recognized and endorsed LHD Law Firm as a leading FDI advisory practice in Vietnam.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indochine Counsel: Hanoi-based full-service law firm providing FDI, corporate, IP, tax, and dispute resolution advisory to foreign investors in Vietnam — overlapping LHD on enterprise FDI clients and cross-border advisory mandates.
• Vision & Associates: Vietnamese law firm with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offering FDI setup, corporate, IP, and litigation services for foreign-invested enterprises — comparable scope and target customer to LHD.
• VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm): One of Vietnam's largest independent law firms, VILAF offers full-service legal advisory including FDI, M&A, corporate, IP, tax, and litigation — directly overlapping LHD's service portfolio and target market of foreign investors and domestic enterprises.
• Bizconsult Law Firm: HCMC-headquartered Vietnamese law firm providing FDI company formation, investment certificate services, tax, and corporate advisory — closely comparable to LHD's turnkey FDI service offering and pricing model.
• YKVN Lawyers (Yen, Khai & Partners): Vietnamese law firm with deep specialization in foreign investment, M&A, banking & finance, and corporate matters; comparable to LHD in serving multinational clients entering Vietnam and in being ranked by Legal500.
• LCT Law Firm (LCT Lawyers): Vietnamese law firm specializing in FDI, M&A, IP, and commercial law for foreign investors and domestic companies — directly comparable practice areas, customer segments, and project-based pricing to LHD.

Broad incumbents

• Mayer Brown (Vietnam): International law firm with a Vietnam practice covering FDI, M&A, project finance, and corporate advisory — competing for the same enterprise FDI mandates as LHD, particularly for cross-border transactions.
• Baker McKenzie (Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi offices): Global law firm with substantial Vietnam practice serving the same multinational FDI clients that LHD serves. Overlaps on M&A, FDI, IP, and corporate matters but with a much wider international bench and broader portfolio of services.

Emerging players

• Pham & Associates: Vietnamese law firm with strong specialization in IP (trademarks, patents, industrial designs) — comparable to LHD's IP practice line and overlapping on FDI clients needing IP protection in Vietnam.

Regional players

• LuatViet (Vietnam Law Company): Vietnamese legal services platform providing corporate, FDI, and tax advisory across Vietnam — a domestically focused competitor with overlapping services but typically targeting smaller SMEs rather than enterprise FDI clients like LHD's roster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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