In-House Congress Hanoi 2019

Encouraged by an increasing number of Hanoi-based in-house counsel travelling south to attend our annual HCMC gathering each year, we held our first Hanoi In-House Congress on November 19. The day started with a discussion on the evolution of the legal function in Vietnam. with particular focus on the country’s capital city, between Ha Nguyen, managing director of BGA Vietnam; Thuy Minh Lai, country legal counsel for Citibank; Vuong Le Quang, legal and compliance manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam; Eleonora Casarosa, head of legal for Piaggio Vietnam; Le Net, a partner at LNT & Partners; and moderated by Tim Gilkison of In-House Community.

The day also included workshops on Vietnamese and US sanctions and Vietnamese anti money laundering rules, led by Russin & Vecchi; pitfalls to avoid when hiring and firing in Vietnam, presented by Tilleke & Gibbins; and project and acquisition finance by LNT & Partners. The congress was also generously supported by Coca-Cola Vietnam.