Legal Issues in Internal Governance of Joint Stock Companies with Foreign Shareholders

Question: Our company is a joint stock company with foreign shareholders (holding 35% of shares). We would like to review legal issues related to voting rights, information access rights and the right to convene the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) of this shareholder to standardize the Charter and ensure transparency in internal management. Can SB […]

Contributing Intellectual Property as Capital

Question: Our company plans to accept a capital contribution from an individual in the form of proprietary software and a registered trademark. We request SB Law’s advice on the legal conditions to validate such contribution and avoid legal risks in profit distribution or dissolution.  Answer Pursuant to Articles 34 and 35 of the Law on […]

Use of E-Contracts in International Commercial Transactions

Question: We plan to adopt fully electronic contracts for international commercial transactions. Can SB Law advise on the legal validity of e-contracts in international commerce and what conditions must be satisfied to ensure enforceability, especially in case of disputes?  Answer: Under Vietnam’s Law on E-Transactions 2005 (amended 2023) and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic […]

SB Law – Legal Representation for a Hong Kong Client in a Dispute over a Deposit Agreement for Apartment Purchase

In the context of Vietnam’s growing integration and economic development, the real estate market has emerged as an attractive destination not only for domestic investors but also for many foreign individuals and organizations. However, alongside its potential, the market also presents various legal risks—particularly for foreign investors who may not be fully familiar with Vietnam’s […]