Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – September 11, 2023 – Dentons LuatViet is honored to announce that Ms. Phan Thi Lieu has joined as a Senior Partner. She will lead Dentons LuatViet fast growing tax practice. With over 26 years of experience in tax law, gained in the Big4 companies and the international law firms, Ms. Phan Thi Lieu will be an invaluable asset in strengthening our market position.

Ms. Phan Thi Lieu professional experience includes lead advisory on tax aspects of numerous cross border M&A transactions, international tax structuring and complex international and domestic corporate restructuring projects. Ms. Phan Thi Lieu regularly advises on strategic tax compliance matters and transfer pricing issues. With experience covering various industries, she has been guiding her clients, both foreign and domestic, through the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional tax regulations, procedural tax matters and customs-related issues. She successfully managed complex tax disputes relating to corporate and personal tax matters. She has led strategic tax assignments for the clients from various industries including oil and gas, energy, financial services, hospitality and FMCG.

In addition to her tax law experience, Ms. Phan Thi Lieu brings significant experience in corporate law including international restructuring, M&A and commercial contracts.

Ms. Phan Thi Lieu's professional achievements have been acknowledged by the International Tax Review with consecutive recognition as a notable lawyer in the realm of tax dispute resolution. She is also a respected speaker and contributor to industry discourse, having engaged audiences at the Vietnam Association of Public Accountants, the Vietnam Accounting Associations, and esteemed forums such as the Asia Business Forum Conference.

"The addition of Phan Thi Lieu is a strategic move that aligns with our commitment to provide our clients with the cutting-edge expertise that covers both legal and tax aspects of their business activities," said Mr. Tran Duy Canh, Managing Partner at Dentons LuatViet. "Her unparalleled tax law expertise and broad industry experience significantly expand our capabilities. She stands out as one of the rare lawyers with a deep expertise in tax law in the market."

Ms. Phan Thi Lieu remarked, "Joining Dentons LuatViet, a member of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is a significant milestone in my career. I look forward to contributing my expertise to a team that upholds the highest standards of legal practice."

Dentons LuatViet warmly welcomes Ms. Phan Thi Lieu to the team and looks forward to leveraging her expertise to provide exceptional legal and tax services to clients across various industries.

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