History Of Establishment

Le & Tran has been shortlisted for Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and the firm’s Managing Partner Stephen Le has been shortlisted for Vietnam Lawyer of the Year by BenchMark Litigation (Asia Pacific). The Firm has 7 qualified experienced lawyers and 23 legal assistants and administration staff. The Firm is a diamond sponsor of AmCham Vietnam, Stephen Le is the Legal Advisor of Manufacturing Committee and ESG Committee of AmCham Vietnam. Le & Tran is now a super litigation power in the legal industry of Vietnam.

The Firm is highly ranked by Chambers Asia Pacific as one of the top law firms in Vietnam for Dispute Resolution. Stephen Le is ranked in the 2nd band for Employment in the 2021 Chambers Guide for Asia Pacific. The Firm is honored to receive a Merit from the People’s Committee of Phu Nhuan District for its excellence in tax contribution and tax compliance for the 2019 fiscal year. The Firm and the American Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) work to promote its elite litigation brand.

The Firm is ranked in the 2nd band for Dispute Resolution and Employment by Legal500 within Vietnam. In addition, Le & Tran was highly recommended in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide.

The Firm is ranked in the 3rd band for Dispute Resolution by Legal500, within Vietnam. The Firm is honored to receive a Merit from the People’s Committee of Phu Nhuan District for its excellence in tax contribution and tax compliance for the 2017 fiscal year.

Managing Partner, Stephen Le wins the award for Disputes Star of the Year for best dispute lawyer in Vietnam in 2017 by Asia Law Profiles. At the time Stephen is the youngest lawyer to receive the prestigious award. Stephen is highly endorsed for his litigation talent and leadership skills. The Firm is now recognized as one of the best litigation law firms of Vietnam. Le & Tran formally stands in the elite band of the legal industry.

Le & Tran is formally appointed by Petronas (Malaysia) to advise on all legal matters in Vietnam. Petronas (Vietnam) recognize and endorse Stephen and Le & Tran and note that Stephen is the best litigator they have ever worked with.

Le & Tran is shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Managing Partner, Stephen Le is shortlisted as the Rising Star of the Year. Many large corporations seek out Stephen and the Firm for their tough litigation skills and expert legal advice.

The Firm and Stephen Le, work with the American Chamber of Commerce (Vietnam). Stephen shares his depth of knowledge in commercial, labor and criminal litigation to the American business community. Stephen becomes more widely recognized as a formidable litigator via a series of practical litigation seminars.

Stephen Le, Managing Partner of Le & Tran, focuses on labor and criminal matters relating to individual foreigners in Vietnam. The Firm flourishes under the strategic guidance of Stephen. At the conclusion of the year, the Firm has grown to 10 employees.

The Firm encounters a series of difficulties in an increasingly aggressive market. A number of strategic decisions are made to ensure the survival of Le & Tran. The firm closes the year in a more positive position.

The Firm is founded by Stephen Le Hoang Chuong, a young ambitious trial lawyer. With experience from Baker & McKenzie (Vietnam) and the drive to create a leading litigation firm, Stephen is well placed to make Le & Tran a success. At the outset there are two legal assistants supporting Stephen in a small office located in Saigon Tower.