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Mr. Mai The Trung

Title

Partner

Email

Trungmt@hthpartners.com.vn

Education

Practices

  • Corporate;
  • Mergers & Acquisitions consultancy;
  • Commercial Service;
  • Investment;
  • Tourism, Restaurants and Hotels;
  • Labour;
  • Dispute Resolution.

Introdution

Mr. Mai The Trung, a Partner of HTH & Partners, is a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of experience in legal advisory services. Renowned for his strategic thinking and in-depth legal analysis, Mr. Trung delivers precise and high-value legal solutions, enabling clients to optimize benefits and effectively manage risks in a challenging business environment. His reputation is built on dedication, profound knowledge of Vietnam’s legal system, and exceptional ability to address complex legal issues across fields such as investment, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory compliance, corporate governance, real estate, and hospitality. Mr. Trung is particularly distinguished in advising on transactions involving state capital, where a seamless integration of in-depth legal expertise in state-owned enterprises and specialized knowledge of state management practices is essential.

Professional Experience:

  • Practicing Attorney: Mr. Trung has extensive experience representing clients in resolving complex legal disputes, negotiating and drafting high-value contracts, and reviewing critical legal documents. He has assisted numerous enterprises in mitigating legal risks through practical and effective legal solutions, particularly in transactions related to state capital, M&A, and investments.
  • Legal Counsel: At a prestigious law firm, Mr. Trung served as a legal counsel, leading teams in advising on sophisticated transactions. He specialized in delivering innovative legal solutions that ensure compliance with regulations while maximizing client benefits. This role honed his sharp legal analytical skills and flexible negotiation capabilities.
  • Chief Legal Officer at a State-Owned Enterprise: As Chief Legal Officer at a state-owned conglomerate operating under a parent-subsidiary model, Mr. Trung oversaw the legal framework for 32 member and affiliated companies in sectors such as tourism, commerce, real estate, and industrial manufacturing. He was responsible for supervising all legal activities, providing strategic counsel to senior management, and supporting capital representatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
  • Corporate Governance Experience: Beyond his legal roles, Mr. Trung has held significant governance positions, including Vice Chairman of the Members’ Council of a 4-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Board Member of two 4-star resorts in Phan Thiet and Da Lat, and member of the Supervisory Board of several joint-stock companies, including listed enterprises. These roles have enriched his corporate governance expertise, enhancing his ability to provide legal advice aligned with practical business needs.

Core Competencies

Mr. Trung excels in the following areas:

  • Legal Risk Analysis and Management: Providing accurate assessments and effective solutions to safeguard client interests in complex transactions.
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Ensuring complex contracts are meticulously crafted to minimize risks and optimize benefits.
  • Strategic M&A and Investment Advisory: Supporting clients in M&A and investment transactions, particularly those involving state capital, with deep knowledge of legal regulations and business practices.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Offering comprehensive compliance strategies to enable businesses to operate efficiently in complex legal environments.
  • Labor Law Advisory: Assisting businesses in complying with labor regulations, drafting employment contracts, resolving labor disputes, and ensuring harmonious labor relations in accordance with Vietnamese law.

Mr. Trung combines profound legal expertise with extensive practical experience to deliver exceptional value to clients. Committed to prioritizing client interests, he provides innovative legal solutions and partners with businesses to achieve sustainable objectives. His dedication, professionalism, and deep understanding of Vietnam’s legal landscape make him an ideal legal partner for organizations seeking legal certainty and success in complex transactions.

Major deals

  • Advised, reviewed, and participated in negotiating a service apartment management contract valued at over VND 500 billion between a Vietnamese investor and a leading global hotel and service apartment management group.
  • Advised and handled procedures for the M&A of a solar power project in Ninh Thuan, valued at nearly VND 1,300 billion.
  • Advised and handled procedures for the M&A of a wind power project in Gia Lai, valued at nearly VND 500 billion.
  • Advised and handled procedures for obtaining an investment registration certificate for a project in an industrial park in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, valued at nearly VND 700 billion.
  • Participated in drafting and reviewing over 300 corporate governance documents for various enterprises.
  • Participated in negotiating contracts during the investment and construction of a resort in Ho Tram, with a project value of nearly VND 1,000 billion.
  • Provided legal advice for multiple capital transfer transactions with values ranging from tens to hundreds of billions of VND.
  • Advised, reviewed, and drafted over 50 corporate charters for companies, covering all types of enterprises as per legal regulations and tailored to clients’ specific needs.
  • Represented an investor in resolving disputes and negotiating to reclaim seven leased land plots in an industrial park in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Participated in resolving a shareholder dispute valued at over VND 200 billion for a company in an industrial park.

     

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