Dentons Luatviet Strengthens Tax Practice with Appointment of Phan Thi Lieu

Dentons Luatviet Strengthens Tax Practice with Appointment of Phan Thi Lieu

Dentons LuatViet has announced the appointment of Phan Thi Lieu as a Senior Partner. She will lead the firm's fast-growing tax practice, drawing on her over 26 years of experience in tax law at leading international law firms and Big Four companies. Lieu is expected to be an invaluable asset in strengthening the firm's market position.

Lieu has over 26 years of experience in tax law, with a focus on cross-border M&A transactions, international tax structuring, and complex corporate restructuring projects. She also advises on strategic tax compliance matters and transfer pricing issues. Lieu has experience in a variety of industries and has guided clients through the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional tax regulations, procedural tax matters, and customs-related issues. She has successfully managed complex tax disputes and has led strategic tax assignments for clients in the oil and gas, energy, financial services, hospitality, and FMCG industries.

In addition to her extensive experience in tax law, Lieu also brings significant experience in corporate law, including international restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and commercial contracts.

Lieu's professional achievements have been recognized by the International Tax Review, which has consecutively named her a notable lawyer in the field of tax dispute resolution.

She is also a respected speaker and contributor to industry discourse, having spoken at events such as the Vietnam Association of Public Accountants, the Vietnam Accounting Associations, and the Asia Business Forum Conference.

"The addition of Phan Thi Lieu is a strategic move that aligns with our commitment to provide our clients with the cutting-edge expertise that covers both legal and tax aspects of their business activities," Tran Duy Canh, Managing Partner at Dentons LuatViet said.

"Her unparalleled tax law expertise and broad industry experience significantly expand our capabilities. She stands out as one of the rare lawyers with a deep expertise in tax law in the market," she added.

Phan Thi Lieu remarked, "Joining Dentons LuatViet, a member of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is a significant milestone in my career. I look forward to contributing my expertise to a team that upholds the highest standards of legal practice."