We welcome new member of Legal Hub of VAHC, Legal Expert, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc is a Partner in the Real Estate, Energy, M&A, Corporate, and Finance practices at Nishimura & Asahi, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc is highly regarded for advising both local and international clients on high-value real estate transactions, innovative energy projects, complex mergers and acquisitions, strategic corporate matters, and sophisticated financial deals encompassing numerous industries. He has been recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, and Asia Business Law Journal.
Early in his career, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc sharpened his financial acumen during his time at Ernst & Young. The combination of financial expertise and legal insight enables him to offer comprehensive, business-focused advice, especially in high-stakes transactions requiring intricate financial and legal structuring.
A hallmark of his career is cultivating and maintaining long-lasting client relationships. Known for his deep legal knowledge and genuine commitment to understanding his clients' commercial objectives, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc provides advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with his clients’ long-term business strategies.
Clients appreciate his pragmatic outlook, dedication to their success, and in-depth understanding of Vietnamese laws.
Working Experience and Membership
- Partner - Nishimura & Asahi (2025 – present)
- Partner - Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (2022 – 2024)
- Partner - ZICO Law (2017 – 2022)
- Managing Partner - Garnet Law (2007 – 2017)
- Foreign Lawyer - Allens (2001 – 2007)
- Trainee Lawyer - Lucy Wayne & Associates (1999 – 2001)
- Ernst & Young (1997 – 1999)
- Member, Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (2005 – present)
- Member, Legal Banking Group, Vietnam Banks Association (2022 – present)
- Member, Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (2025 – present)
