ABOUT US
Corporate governance is a fundamental pillar that determines the stability, transparency, and sustainable growth of every organization — from start-ups and listed companies to multinational corporations.
An effective governance framework not only ensures smooth daily operations but also mitigates legal risks, strengthens investor confidence, and enhances credibility with business partners. However, in the context of Vietnam’s rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment, many businesses — particularly those with foreign investment — face significant challenges in organizing governance structures, ensuring compliance, and systematically managing legal risks.
At DAI & PARTNERS, we provide outsourced legal counsel services with a long-term partnership mindset, acting as the company’s in-house legal department. We support clients throughout all stages of business operations — from corporate governance and daily management to investment activities, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
OUTSOURCED LEGAL COUNSEL
A SOLID LEGAL FOUNDATION FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS
In practice, many legal risks do not arise from disputes themselves, but rather from weak internal governance, inadequately reviewed contracts, or business decisions made without timely legal consultation.
Outsourced legal counsel enables enterprises to:
Proactively identify, control, and prevent legal risks
Ensure full legal compliance across corporate governance and operational activities
Optimize costs compared to maintaining a full-time internal legal department
WHAT DO BUSINESSES GAIN FROM OUTSOURCED LEGAL COUNSEL?
Early identification of legal risks in governance, investment, and operations
Comprehensive control over contracts, legal documents, internal policies, and procedures
Protection of the company’s legal rights and commercial interests in dealings with partners and government authorities
Ongoing access to dedicated legal advisors for consultation prior to key decisions
Cost-efficient and flexible solutions aligned with each stage of business development
OUTSOURCED LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES AT DAI & PARTNERS
Our outsourced legal counsel services are designed to be comprehensive, practical, and partnership-driven, covering the full spectrum of corporate governance, internal operations, and legal risk management. We function as an integrated in-house legal department, tailored to each client’s structure and industry.
1. Corporate Establishment, Licensing, and Legal Structuring
Establishment, amendment, and modification of ERC, IRC, distribution licenses, retail licenses, and other sub-licenses
Preparation and implementation of labor-related documentation, salary scales, and insurance procedures
Corporate formation, changes, suspension, dissolution, and management of subsidiaries and branches
2. Internal Governance – Organization – Business Operations
Drafting and reviewing charters, internal governance regulations, operating procedures, and delegation/authorization frameworks
Preparation of documents and legal support for Board of Directors, Members’ Council, and Shareholders’ Meetings
Legal advisory on shareholder/member disputes, voting rights, veto rights, and governance conflicts
Support for corporate restructuring, governance model changes, and internal system enhancement
3. Contracts & Commercial Transactions
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, sale and purchase agreements, service agreements, and related transactions
Legal control of all other contracts arising from the company’s business activities
Risk assessment and legal structuring prior to execution, amendment, or termination of contracts
Handling contract disputes at both pre-litigation and litigation/arbitration stages, where applicable
4. Ongoing Legal Counsel & Compliance
Continuous legal advisory services for Board members, executive management, and all internal departments
Legal support for issues arising in business operations, finance, HR, investment, procurement, and daily management
Legal consultation prior to high-risk or strategically significant decisions
Monitoring, updating, and guiding compliance with newly issued laws and regulations
5. Labor & Employment Legal Services
Legal advisory and support for HR departments in managing employment relationships
Consultation and direct involvement in resolving labor disputes and conflicts between employees and the company
Drafting, reviewing, and standardizing disciplinary procedures and internal labor handling processes
Preparation and completion of the entire set of labor-related templates, including:
employment contracts, internal labor regulations, policies, decisions, notices, and minutesOngoing advisory on labor law compliance and regulatory updates
6. Project Legal Management
Comprehensive legal advisory on investment, land, construction, zoning, banking, and licensing matters
Representation in working with ministries, provincial authorities, departments, and banks
Legal risk control across transactions, contracts, and the entire project lifecycle
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
1. Outsourced Legal Counsel & Corporate Governance
Healthcare Projects & Large-Scale Enterprises
Saigon Eye Hospital System & Nghe An General Friendship Hospital – Phase 2
Acting as the in-house legal department, accompanying the projects from investment to operation
Leading all legal procedures relating to investment, land, construction, banking, and sub-licenses
Representing clients before the Ministry of Health, Provincial People’s Committees, and relevant authorities
Drafting and reviewing the full set of commercial, construction, M&E, tendering, and medical equipment contracts
Ensuring legal compliance across all transactions, contracts, and hospital operations
Drafting corporate charters, governance regulations, and operating procedures
Advising on internal disputes, voting rights, veto rights, and corporate restructuring
Supporting HR departments in labor management and legal compliance
2. FDI Enterprises – Legal Counsel & Chain Operations
Serving as ongoing legal counsel for CJ Vietnam, Logitem Vietnam, Ultimate Cars, including:
Establishment, amendment, and adjustment of IRC, ERC, distribution and retail licenses
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for sales, distribution, logistics, warehousing, services, investment, and operations
Providing legal advisory to all internal departments during chain operations
Standardizing and implementing compliance, labor, and commercial policies
Advising and supporting HR teams in labor disputes and disciplinary matters
Handling internal and commercial disputes before Courts and Arbitration
Completing and enhancing internal legal systems and corporate governance frameworks
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE DAI & PARTNERS
Profound understanding of Vietnamese corporate law combined with practical governance insight
Strong track record with domestic enterprises, FDI companies, and large corporate groups
In-depth knowledge of government authorities’ procedures and regulatory practices
Clear, actionable, and implementation-ready legal solutions
Long-term commitment to protecting clients’ legal interests and corporate positioning
📞 Contact DAI & PARTNERS to design an Outsourced Legal Counsel solution tailored to your business.