About Torque Statute
Built on Principle, Guided by Precision
A legal practice rooted in Ho Chi Minh City, serving clients who value thoroughness, clarity, and steady counsel.
HomeA Firm Shaped by Practice
Torque Statute was established in Ho Chi Minh City with a straightforward premise: businesses operating in Vietnam — whether local or foreign-invested — deserve legal counsel that is both competent and accessible. Too often, legal advice comes wrapped in opaque language and unpredictable costs. We set out to provide something different.
Our founding team brought together experience in corporate compliance, cross-border transactions, and Vietnamese administrative law. Over the years, we have built a practice that handles document authentication for companies expanding internationally, conducts thorough regulatory audits for firms seeking to understand their exposure, and supports commercial negotiations where both legal rigor and commercial sense are needed.
The name "Torque Statute" reflects our belief that legal work should exert meaningful force — not through aggression, but through careful application of knowledge to the right points. We work methodically, communicate plainly, and measure our success by the practical outcomes we help our clients achieve.
Our office on Điện Biên Phủ in District 3 places us at the center of Ho Chi Minh City's legal and business district, convenient for clients across the city and for coordination with government offices and notarial facilities.
The People Behind the Practice
Each member of our team brings distinct strengths and a shared commitment to doing careful, honest work.
Nguyễn Thảo
Managing Partner
Over fifteen years of practice in Vietnamese corporate and commercial law, with particular depth in cross-border transactions and foreign investment structures.
Lê Minh
Senior Legal Advisor
Specializes in regulatory compliance and administrative law. Known for his meticulous audit reports and ability to translate regulatory findings into practical remediation plans.
Phạm Hương
Notarial & Documentation Lead
Manages the firm's notarial services practice, coordinating with local and international authorities to ensure smooth document authentication processes for clients.
How We Work
The standards we hold ourselves to at every stage of an engagement.
Client Confidentiality
All client information is protected under strict confidentiality protocols. Documents are stored in secure systems with controlled access, and information is shared only with authorized personnel.
Thorough Due Diligence
Every engagement begins with comprehensive fact-gathering. We verify the regulatory landscape, review relevant precedents, and assess potential risks before advising on any course of action.
Ethical Practice
We adhere to the professional conduct standards set by the Vietnam Bar Federation. Ethical integrity informs every recommendation and every communication with clients and counterparties.
Ongoing Legal Education
Vietnamese law evolves regularly. Our team maintains current knowledge through continuing education, participation in legal seminars, and monitoring of regulatory changes relevant to client sectors.
Transparent Engagement
Scope, timeline, and costs are agreed upon before work begins. Clients receive regular progress updates, and any changes in scope are communicated promptly with revised estimates.
Data Protection
Client data handling complies with Vietnamese data protection regulations. Personal and business data is processed only for the purposes disclosed, with appropriate security measures in place.
Legal Counsel Grounded in Local Reality
Operating a business in Vietnam means navigating a legal environment that is both dynamic and layered. Regulations span national, provincial, and sector-specific levels, and the practical interpretation of rules can differ from their text. Torque Statute exists to help businesses understand and work within this environment with confidence.
Our practice is informed by years of on-the-ground work in Ho Chi Minh City. We know which notarial offices process international authentication efficiently. We understand how regulatory audits unfold in practice, not just in theory. And we have sat across the table in contract negotiations where the interplay between Vietnamese law and international commercial norms required careful balancing.
We believe that good legal work begins with listening. Before we advise, we take time to understand your business context, your priorities, and the constraints you face. This approach helps us provide counsel that is not only legally sound but practically useful — advice that accounts for budgets, timelines, and the realities of doing business in this market.
Torque Statute serves a diverse client base: foreign-invested enterprises establishing Vietnamese operations, local companies expanding their compliance frameworks, individuals preparing documents for use abroad, and commercial parties entering into significant agreements. Whatever the engagement, we bring the same level of care and professionalism.
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you have a specific legal matter in mind or simply want to understand your options, our team is available for an initial discussion.
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