Benjamin Truong
LE & TRANA wide-ranging practice covering the full gamut of dispute work, LE & TRAN has bolstered its bench of supporting staff further through the hire of two senior associates in 2023 in the wake of an impressive volume of work. The team helm high-profile cases for a mix of leading industry players, as well as presenting clients in lawsuits against state-owned entities, with notable activity in the manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, energy and education sectors. Founder and group lead Stephen Le Hoang Chuong has a longstanding litigation and criminal defence background and is praised for his ‘in-depth issue analysis, strategy acumen and negotiating skills’. Deputy head Benjamin Truong primarily focuses on commercial disputes, while Victor Nguyen Ha Thanh Vu has played a supporting role on a number of IP, transport and consumer goods cases.
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Testimonials
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‘In-depth understanding of customer's concerns, allowing strong legal preparation of client's case.’
‘The whole team deserves praising, but in particular I would like to mention Stephen Le Hoang Chuong for his in-depth issue analysis, strategy acumen and negotiating skills, very well-supported byBenjamin Truong throughout the whole process until successful resolution of the case.’
Key clients
- Nooter/Eriksen S.R.L
- 05 Specialists
- PC Vietnam Limited
- Safehead Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing a Malaysia-based corporate in a US$50 million shareholder dispute.
- Representing a global logistics corporate in contractual disputes with the total claim of US$11.5 million.
- Representing a Vietnamese corporate in a US$6.5 million loan dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Le Hoang Chuong