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Amid a scene of change and uncertainty, companies around the world are increasingly faced with an increased risk of disputes, amplified by the rise of technology, ever-evolving ESG considerations and supply chain disruption.
Running a successful business depends on anticipating risks and establishing robust compliance now more than ever, to successfully protect your organisation in today’s inter-connected world. For General and In-House Counsel, the challenge is even greater, with remote working, digital transformation and multi-jurisdictional nuances requiring a broad perspective and deep understanding of the local outlook.
In this forum, The Legal 500 and Frasers Law Company will partner together to bring leading in-house and private practitioners together to discuss the best way of establishing effective and diligent corporate governance frameworks across Vietnam.
The topics and subtopics we will cover are:
Corporate Governance: Directors’ Liabilities & Shareholder Rights in the age of AI and increasing data governance demands
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- The increasing responsibilities of company directors and legal representatives.
- Shareholder activism and the importance of monitoring shareholder registration to mitigate potential disruptions during AGMs.
- Who is responsible for keeping the board informed, and what are the limits of a board’s duty to manage crises while driving performance?
- The board’s responsibility in overseeing emerging technologies like AI, and the implications for governance and compliance.
ESG Expectations Management: Protecting Credibility, Brand & Reputation
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- Evolving domestic ESG requirements and their intersection with international regulations, particularly those from the EU and the US.
- Navigating global corporate management challenges in meeting these obligations.
- Crisis management strategies to mitigate risks, safeguard brand reputation, and establish effective whistleblowing systems.
M&A: Due Diligence and Governance
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- The board’s role in M&A and how to maximise value amid a dynamic deal landscape.
- Key issues and risks to consider, as well as directors’ duties in this process.
- Understanding the rising importance of governance standards in the sustainability of M&A deals.
Agenda
8.30am–9.00am: Arrival and Registration
9.00am–9.10am: Welcome address and opening remarks
- Joe Boswell, global editor – Powerlist Series, Legal 500
9.10am–10.00am: ESG Expectations Management: Protecting Credibility, Brand & Reputation
- Hanh Nguyen, director of project development, REE Energy
- Thao Huynh, associate director, legal & compliance, CBRE | Legal & Compliance Vietnam
- Cat Tuong Nguyen, ESG & investor relations manager, Dynam Capital
- Gwendoline Brooker, partner, Frasers Law Company (Moderator)
10.00am–10.20am: Coffee break
10.20am–11.10am: Corporate Governance: Directors’ Liabilities & Shareholder Rights in the age of AI and increasing data governance demands
- Dzung Nguyen Kim, director, legal & government affairs, British University Vietnam
- Hong Le, legal director, GSK Pharma Vietnam
- Ho Vinh Long, general counsel, HSBC Vietnam
- Linh Huynh, senior legal counsel, Onshore APAC, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy LLC
- TRẦN CHÍ SƠN, board director (Lao-Jagro, Vietsugar, Ladofoods); corporate secretary/corporate governance officer/senior finance manager, former Internal Control Director, Vinamilk
- Mark Fraser, managing partner, Frasers Law Company (Moderator)
11.10am–12.00pm: M&A: Due Diligence and Governance
- Brook Taylor, chief executive officer – Asset Management, VinaCapital
- Motohiko Sano, general manager, legal department of Sojitz Vietnam Limited
- Vu Thuy Diem, head of legal, Shire Oak Capital
- Tram Ho (Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram), Frasers Law Company
12.00pm–1.00pm: Networking
Speakers
Joe Boswell, global editor - Powerlist Series, Legal 500
Hanh Nguyen, director of project development, REE Energy
Thao Huynh, associate director, legal & compliance, CBRE | Legal & Compliance Vietnam
Cat Tuong Nguyen, ESG & investor relations manager, Dynam Capital
Gwendoline Brooker, partner, Frasers Law Company (Moderator)
Dzung Nguyen Kim, director, legal & government affairs, British University Vietnam
Hong Le, legal director, GSK Pharma Vietnam
Ho Vinh Long, general counsel, HSBC Vietnam
Linh Huynh, senior legal counsel, Onshore APAC, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy LLC
TRẦN CHÍ SƠN, board director (Lao-Jagro, Vietsugar, Ladofoods); corporate secretary/corporate governance officer/senior finance manager, former Internal Control Director, Vinamilk
Mark Fraser, managing partner, Frasers Law Company (Moderator)
Brook Taylor, chief executive officer – Asset Management, VinaCapital
Motohiko Sano, general manager, legal department of Sojitz Vietnam Limited
Vu Thuy Diem, head of legal, Shire Oak Capital
Tram Ho (Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram), Frasers Law Company
