Corporate & Dispute Resolution Law Firm
MANAGING PARTNER
Ms Duong Thi Thu Ha
(Ha Duong)

Ha Duong possesses over 20 years of legal expertise. Prior to establishing CDR Counsels, Ha honed her skills during a seven-year tenure at the Supreme People's Court. Subsequently, Ha garnered over 13 years of valuable expertise working at esteemed law firms in Vietnam, progressing through roles from associate to senior associate and ultimately partner.

Ha specializes in dispute resolution in commercial, employment, investment, corporate, and construction laws. She has represented clients in courts and arbitration, and served as a party-appointed expert or co-arbitrator in VIAC arbitrations.

She has provided legal support to a multitude of international investors from diverse countries, advising on investments across various sectors in Vietnam. Additionally, she has provided legal assistance to local and foreign corporate clients on a wide range of legal matters concerning investments, corporate affairs, commercial transactions, and labor issues under Vietnamese law.

Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with precision and insight has earned her a reputation among her peers and clients alike. She is known for her empathetic approach, ensuring that each client is informed and supported throughout the legal process.

Her dedication to justice and integrity shines through in every case she takes on, making her not only a remarkable lawyer, but also a trusted advisor and advocate.

 

Areas of Expertise
Ms Duong Thi Thu Ha
Bidding and Construction
Renewable Energy
Education
Real Estate and Land
Court Litigation
Insurance
Minerals
M&A and Equity Contributions
Employment
Arbitration, Mediation and other ADR Methods
Education
LLM
Commercial Law,
Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne (Australia)
LLB
Economic Law and International Law, Hanoi Law University (Vietnam)
Bachelor
English, Hanoi Foreign Language University (Vietnam)
Working Experience
Feb 2004 - Jan 2011
Legal Expert,
Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam
Feb 2011 - Dec 2014
Associate,
Vietnam International
Law Firm (VILAF)
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
Senior Associate,
Vietnam International
Law Firm (VILAF)
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
Of-Counsel,
A-PAC International and
Venture North Law Firm (VNLaw)
Oct 2019 - Mar 2024
Partner,
A-PAC International
April 2024 - Present
Founding & Managing Partner,
CDR Counsels
Association

Member of

Hanoi City Bar Association

MCIArb

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

SCLVN

Society of Construction Law - Vietnam