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Ha Hoang Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Phuc Selected for Asia Business Law Journal's The A-List: Vietnam’s Top 100 Lawyers 2024

Nishimura & Asahi is pleased to announce that Ho Chi Minh City partners Ha Hoang Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Phuc have been selected for Asia Business Law Journal’s The A-List: Vietnam's Top 100 Lawyers 2024, published by Vantage Asia Publishing Ltd., Hong Kong.  

This is the fourth consecutive year for Ha Hoang Loc and the first year for Nguyen Ngoc Phuc to have been selected for the A-List. 

The A-List is determined by extensive research and based on nominations by in-house counsel in Vietnam and elsewhere, as well as Vietnam-focused partners at international law firms. 

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HA Hoang Loc

  • Partner
  • Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Loc joined Nishimura & Asahi (Ho Chi Minh City Office) in July 2012. Before that, he spent more than 8 years with other foreign and domestic law firms in Vietnam. He has assisted clients in many large-scale cases including, among others, an acquisition of shares in a public pharmaceutical company in Vietnam, transactions acquiring shares in a public construction company, an acquisition of shares in a digital retailer listed in Vietnam, and bidding by a client for development of a real estate project in Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Loc has assisted many well-known Japanese investors in investments worth hundreds of millions of US dollars in finance leasing, real estate development, and steel manufacturing businesses in Vietnam. He has advised a number of giant Japanese companies in conducting their business in Vietnam, and he has given lectures to clients’ employees in relation to anti-corruption matters. He has also advised clients in carrying out product recall procedures in Vietnam. Mr. Loc has authored various articles including Anti-Corruption Survey 2014 (Vietnam Chapter) - Anti-Corruption Survey published in 2014, the Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Eighth Edition - (Vietnam Chapter) published in 2014, Vietnam: All change for offshore investors - International Financial Law Review published in 2014, Vietnam: The investment conditions list - International Financial Law Review published in 2015, and Simplifying foreign Investment - International Financial Law Review published in 2016. Mr. Loc is a 2001 graduate of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (LL.B), and received an LL.M (with Merit) from Southampton Solent University (England) in 2008. He is admitted to the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association (since 2008), and the Vietnam Bar Federation (since 2009). He is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.

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NGUYEN Ngoc Phuc

  • Partner
  • Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Ngoc Phuc is a partner in the Real Estate, M&A, Corporate, and Finance practices at Nishimura and Asahi, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With over 25 years of experience, Phuc is highly regarded for advising both local and international clients on high-value real estate transactions, 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 and IFLR1000.
Before joining Nishimura and Asahi, Phuc founded and successfully led his own practice for nearly 10 years and also held senior roles at prestigious multinational law firms. Early in his career, 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.
Phuc’s expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and his business-oriented approach have earned him the trust of top-tier clients across various industries. 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, 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 Vietnam’s regulatory landscape. With decades of experience and a proven track record of delivering results, Phuc continues to be a key figure in Vietnam’s legal industry.