Hospitality Legal Services in Vietnam

Hospitality has been one of Vietnam's most dynamic investment sectors, and one of DN Legal's defining practice areas.

We advise hotel owners, developers, operators, institutional investors and hospitality groups on acquisitions, hotel management arrangements, branded residences, mixed-use developments and integrated resort projects.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to provide coordinated advice that reflects both the legal framework and the commercial realities of the hospitality industry.

Awards & Recognition

“Dao Nguyen is an Asialaw Leading Lawyer for Construction & Real Estate” (2018)

“Dao Nguyen – a Distinguished Practitioner in Real Estate & Construction, Asialaw” (2020)

“DN Legal - Leading Adviser of the Year – Vietnam” (2015)

“Franchise Law Firm – Vietnam” (2016)
“Boutique Law Firm – Vietnam” (2016)

“Best Corporate M&A Attorney, Vietnam” (2016)
“DN Legal – Franchise Law Firm in Vietnam” (2016)

“DN Legal – Professional Excellence” (2017)

“DN Legal – Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Vietnam” (2017)

“DN Legal – one of the 2019 Business Excellence awards winners” (2019)

Highlighted Experiences

Private Equity Entry

Guided a leading European private equity firm through Vietnam’s regulatory framework, enabling a strategic first-time investment.

Education Sector Expansion

Supported foreign investors in acquiring and establishing international schools and universities in Vietnam.

Hospitality Joint Ventures

Represented multiple global hotel operators and local developers in landmark hotel management agreements, including Hyatt, InterContinental, and Mandarin Oriental.

$330M Real Estate Investment

Advised an international fund on structuring and acquiring one of Vietnam’s largest residential development projects.

Pioneered legal frameworks that enabled foreign ownership of residential property in Vietnam.

Trusted by international investors for deals ranging from $15M to $300M across real estate, hospitality, and education.

Long-term partner for 70% of our client base, consisting of foreign funds and developers investing in Vietnam.

Regularly contribute to Vietnam’s policy development through business associations and legislative feedback, shaping a more investor-friendly environment.