NGUYEN HUU CHAT

Partner

Biography

Chat Nguyen is a Partner at PTN Legal, bringing over 12 years of legal experience. Notably, he spent nearly a decade at Vingroup, where he provided legal counsel across a wide range of the Group’s operations, including industrial manufacturing (automobiles and smartphones), technology, healthcare, education, e-commerce, and real estate. His practice also encompassed corporate governance, foreign investment, and the development of legal compliance frameworks throughout the Group’s ecosystem. Prior to joining Vingroup, Chat held legal roles at Maritime Bank and InvestConsult Law Firm LLC—one of Vietnam’s most established law firms.

Chat has advised on numerous high-profile transactions and legal matters, such as:

  • The acquisition of a 51% stake in a leading Spanish technology company;
  • The formation of joint ventures, including:
    • A battery manufacturing JV between VinFast and LG Chem;
    • A plastic auto parts JV between VinFast and Aapico (Thailand);
    • A lithium battery JV between VinES and Gotion Inc.;
    • A plastic components JV between VinFast and An Phat JSC;
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology transfer agreements, product development contracts, and machinery and component procurement deals valued in the hundreds of millions of USD between VinFast and both domestic and international suppliers;
  • Advising on licensing and technology transfer agreements related to mRNA vaccine production between Vingroup and Arcturus Therapeutics (USA);
  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive legal compliance system for Vingroup and its subsidiaries to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations;
  • Successfully representing Jetstar Pacific Airlines and Parkson in labor disputes before Vietnamese courts.

Membership

  • Hanoi Bar Association
  • Vietnam Bar Federation

Education

Bachelor of Laws – Hanoi Law University

Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Commercial;
  • Investment and M&A;
  • Real estate;
  • Automotive; and
  • Technology.

Contact

Phone: (+84) 243 2013745
Email: chat.nguyen@ptnlegal.com