David is a corporate lawyer with a strong emphasis in the foreign investment sector. Being based in Vietnam for more than 12 years, he advises foreign investors on their investments in Vietnam across a wide variety of sectors including competition law issues.

 

David brings extensive knowledge of the Law on Investments of Vietnam to foreign investment projects that encompass a wide range of market sectors.  His work on investments for all types of projects includes guidance on issues ranging from investment structures to tax and foreign exchange issues.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Advocate and solicitors, High Court of Malaya
• Foreign Lawyer Practicing Certificate (Vietnam)
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Warwick

 

Languages:

 

• English
• Vietnamese
• Malay

 

Awards:

 

• Leading Lawyer | Banking | Vietnam – IFLR1000, 2016-2017
• Leading Individual | Real Estate and Construction | Vietnam – Legal 500, 2016-2017
• Band 1 | Real Estate | Vietnam – Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014-2016 “David is a go-to lawyer, recognised throughout the market.” – Client feedback “Very intuitive lawyer who foresees problems and comes up with solutions.” – Client feedback “David is identified for his solid reputation in the property sector.” – Editorial feedback
• Band 1 | Corporate/M&A | Vietnam – Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014-2016
• Leading Individual | Real Estate and Construction | Vietnam – Legal 500, 2015-2016
• Leading Individual | Banking & Finance | Vietnam – Legal 500, 2016
• Recommended Individual | Vietnam – Asialaw Profiles, 2016 “David is prompt, professional and well versed in the law. He is the best breed in Vietnam’s real estate.” – Client feedback