Pham Thi Thu Hien (Ms.)

Ms. Pham Thi Thu Hien is a senior legal counsel with over 17 years of experience working at prestigious international law firms and multinational companies such as United International Pharma Co., Ltd., Vilaf–Hong Duc, Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Limited, Mayer Brown JSM (Vietnam), etc. She has advised clients in various areas, including investment law, corporate & M&A, employment & benefits, insurance, pharmaceutical law, intellectual property, personal data protection, corporate governance, and compliance.

Ms. Hien is highly appreciated by clients for her strong capability, professionalism, commitment, and companionship.

Expertise:

  • Enterprise and Investment
  • Merge and Acquisition
  • Employment & benefits,
  • Tax-Accounting, insurance
  • Intellectual property
  • Personal data protection
  • Legal training
Typical case
  • Head of Legal and Compliance at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex Co., Ltd., a manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, responsible for advising and handling matters related to tax and customs, directly managing a VAT refund project amounting to over USD 20 million; overseeing business activities such as licensing, investment, manufacturing, customer data protection, logistics, etc.; and addressing other issues including labor contracts, labor disputes, insurance, and labor discipline.
  • Head of National Legal Department at 3M Vietnam Limited, a U.S.-based multinational science company, managing all legal matters in Vietnam and reporting directly to the General Counsel for Southeast Asia; supporting the development of procedures to ensure compliance with general laws and regulations specific to pharmaceutical management; executing mergers and acquisitions of pharmaceutical companies; managing contracts; and providing legal counsel for business activities while serving as the Personal Data Protection Officer.
  • Head of Compliance Team at Samsung Vina Electronics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary specializing in sales and marketing for Samsung Electronics, primarily responsible for legal and compliance tasks.
  • Legal Counsel at United International Pharma Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City, a multinational pharmaceutical company, tasked with establishing the legal department within the company; developing policies for contract management and anti-bribery; and handling intellectual property issues.
  • Associate at Vilaf–Hong Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, an international law firm in Vietnam, providing counsel to both international and local clients in areas such as investment law, corporate law, and environmental law.
  • Legal Specialist at Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Limited, Ho Chi Minh City, primarily managing the contract system and providing legal advice, support, and dispute resolution for the company.
  • Legal Assistant at Johnson Stokes & Master VN (now Mayer Brown VN), an international law firm with a permanent presence in Vietnam since 1994, supporting both Vietnamese and foreign lawyers in advising clients from various industries.
Qualification
  • Ho Chi Minh City University of Law – Bachelor of Laws in 2006
  • Judicial Academy – Lawyer Practicing Certificate in 2011