General Counsel Services
Trusted Legal Guidance When It Matters Most
In addition to SJP’s core practice areas, we provide General Counsel services for expatriates, international families, and foreign-owned businesses operating in or connected to Vietnam. Our General Counsel role is designed to deliver practical, informed legal guidance where clarity, discretion, and experience are essential.
Clients engage SJP as their ongoing legal point of contact — someone who understands their personal, family, and commercial circumstances and can provide timely advice without the need to consult multiple providers.
Additional Areas of Practice
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
We assist clients in identifying and managing legal risks before they escalate into disputes or regulatory issues.
- Legal risk assessments for individuals and businesses
- Advice on compliance with Vietnamese and foreign legal obligations
- Strategic planning to avoid immigration, employment, or regulatory breaches
- Guidance on lawful conduct in high-risk or grey-area situations
Who it helps: Expats, investors, company directors, long-term residents
Outcome: Informed decisions, reduced exposure, and proactive compliance
Regulatory & Government Liaison
SJP acts as an intermediary between clients and government bodies where formal communication or clarification is required.
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- Liaison with local authorities, regulators, and administrative bodies
- Preparation of formal letters, submissions, and explanations
- Support during inspections, reviews, or administrative inquiries
- Clarification of regulatory obligations affecting residency, business, or employment
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Who it helps: Expats, business owners, NGOs, international families
Outcome: Clear communication, reduced misunderstanding, controlled outcomes
Contract Review & Legal Documentation
We review, draft, and advise on a wide range of personal and commercial agreements to ensure clients fully understand their rights and obligations.
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- Review of contracts, agreements, and undertakings
- Advice on enforceability and legal exposure
- Drafting of formal letters, declarations, and notices
- Risk identification before signing binding documents
Who it helps: Expats, employers, employees, investors
Outcome: Reduced contractual risk and informed decisions
Property & Asset-Related Legal Advice
We provide legal guidance relating to property use, ownership structures, and asset protection, without acting as agents or brokers.
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- Advice on lawful property use by foreign nationals
- Review of lease agreements and long-term rental arrangements
- Guidance on asset holding structures and nominee risks
- Support for disputes involving property interests
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Who it helps: Long-term residents, investors, retirees
Outcome: Clear understanding of rights and lawful structures
Dispute Prevention & Early Resolution
Many legal disputes can be avoided through early advice and structured communication.
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- Early-stage dispute assessment
- Strategic negotiation and correspondence
- Mediation support and settlement guidance
- Referral and coordination with litigation counsel where required
Who it helps: Individuals, families, employers, expatriate workers
Outcome: Faster resolution, lower costs, reduced stress
Personal Legal Advisory for Expats
SJP supports expatriates with general legal questions that fall outside traditional categories but still require accurate advice.
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- Guidance on living, working, and remaining compliant in Vietnam
- Advice following arrests, fines, or administrative warnings
- Legal support during emergencies or unexpected legal events
- Coordination with embassies, consulates, or foreign legal advisers
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Who it helps: Expats at any stage of residence
Outcome: Clarity, reassurance, and legally sound next steps
Our Role as General Counsel
SJP’s General Counsel services are built on experience, discretion, and long-term client relationships. We do not offer generic advice or template solutions. Every matter is assessed individually, with clear guidance on risks, options, and realistic outcomes.
Where specialist legal representation is required outside our scope, SJP coordinates and manages referrals to ensure continuity, clarity, and client protection.
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SJP and its employees cannot guarantee outcomes.
Results depend on individual circumstances and authority discretion.