Vietnamese law firm Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has merged with the Ho Chi Minh City-based VN Counsel.

The addition of the 10 lawyers from VN Counsel (including three partners) means that Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers now has almost 40 legal professionals across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This makes it one of the largest local law firms in the country.

Led by partner Thang Nguyen, VN Counsel specialised in the following practice areas:  Corporate, property and construction, restructuring, M&A, banking and finance, tax, debt collection and litigation.

"We are proud to have Thang Nguyen and her team of senior lawyers on board. The merger will not only bolster Rajah &Tann LCT Lawyers' on-the-ground capacity in Vietnam, but reinforce Rajah & Tann Asia's regional strength," said Chau Huy Quang, managing partner of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers, in an email. "People are talking about Vietnam now, and the country is heating up as a destination of choice for many investors across Asia. Furthermore, a suite of new laws are set to come into effect  later this year. We feel that this merger will be important to boost our commitment of ensuring our clients' needs are met with local expertise and  quality service. Our new team stands ready to help them navigate through Vietnam's complex legal framework."