Dentons LuatViet

Senior Partner

Phan Thi Lieu is a Senior Partner and Head of the Tax and Customs Practice at Dentons LuatViet. She is recognized as one of Vietnam's leading tax experts, with over 26 years of professional experience. In Vietnam, very few lawyers are both trained and certified in accounting and taxation, and she is one of those rare professionals. Her unique combination of legal expertise and deep knowledge of taxation has earned her a reputation as a distinguished legal-tax advisor in the country.

Throughout her decades-long career, she has advised numerous Vietnamese enterprises and international corporations across sectors such as oil and gas, energy, financial services, hospitality, and fast-moving consumer goods. Drawing on her extensive knowledge and practical experience in tax and customs law, she assists clients in resolving complex tax issues related to sales contracts, investment cooperation agreements, transfer pricing, and disputes with tax and customs authorities. Beyond her tax expertise, Lieu is also well-versed in corporate and investment legal advisory, particularly in areas of restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and internal compliance management.

She is recognized by International Tax Review as an experienced tax dispute resolution expert and frequently shares her insights at prestigious forums such as the Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA), the Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors (VAA), the Asian Business Forum, and various media outlets.

Before joining Dentons LuatViet, Lieu worked for Big4 accounting firms and international law firms. With her comprehensive experience spanning multiple industries, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategy and development of the firm's Tax Practice. According to the Chambers & Partners directory, she is ranked as one of the leading tax experts in Vietnam.