Following its merger with Dentons LuatViet in June 2024, Dentons LuatViet has a strong shipping law practice that is highly capable of handling transactions, insurance cases, and disputes in the sector. Founder and senior partner Tony Nguyen, managing partner Annie Ngo, and Tuyen Nguyen, having joined the firm from a real estate development corporation in April 2023, jointly lead the 15-strong team, which advises clients in relation to the registration of vessels, shipping finance, and ship arrests, among other issues. Associate John Nguyen is regularly involved in the practice’s shipping-related cases and has experience in the registration of vessels and flagging out, the preparation of documents for ship arrest, vessel sales and purchase agreements, and damage disputes.

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Key clients

  • AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited
  • Southern Petroleum Transportation Joint Stock Company
  • Thang Long Maritime Joint Stock Company

Work highlights

  • Advising Thang Long Maritime Joint Stock Company on the liquidation of its owned ship under Vietnamese regulations.
  • Advising Southern Petroleum Transportation Joint Stock Company on the liquidation of its owned ship under Vietnamese regulations.
  • Advising AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited on a dispute regarding cargo damage due to shipwreck accident.

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.

Tony Nguyen, Annie Ngo, Tuyen Nguyen

Other key lawyers

John Nguyen