Jipyong Law Firm Hosts '20 Years in Vietnam' Anniversary Event

Around 150 local clients and key figures attended.

Jipyong hosted a dinner for invited clients on October 14 at the JW Marriott Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to mark 20 years since entering the Vietnamese market.

A view of the customer appreciation dinner celebrating 20 years of Jipyong's presence in Vietnam, held at the JW Marriott Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on the 14th. Jipyong

The event was held to mark 20 years of Jipyong’s presence in Vietnam, look back on its achievements and journey over the past two decades, and express its gratitude to local clients who have worked with the firm over the years. Around 150 people attended, including local clients and key figures who have maintained trusted and cooperative relationships with Jipyong.

Jipyong entered Vietnam in 2007 to provide more structured and comprehensive legal services for Korean companies expanding into the country and operating locally. Since then, it has built expertise in various fields, including M&A, finance, and securities, with a focus on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

The event opened with remarks and a welcome address by Jipyong Managing Partner Lee Haeng-gyu. Congratulatory remarks followed from foreign attorney Yu Dong-ho, head of Jipyong’s Vietnam practice; Choi Bun-do, vice chair of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the Advisory Council on Democratic and Peaceful Unification; Cho Seong-woo, director of the Financial Supervisory Service’s Hanoi Office; and Jipyong foreign attorney Nguyen Thi Huong. They reflected on the significance of their ties and cooperation with Jipyong over the past 20 years and expressed hopes for continued engagement and collaboration.

A commemorative video was also screened, showcasing Jipyong’s journey, key achievements, and growth since entering Vietnam. After the screening, attorney Shin Ju-yeon, head of Jipyong’s Ho Chi Minh City office, reflected on the significance of the firm’s 20 years in Vietnam and expressed her gratitude to the clients who have worked with Jipyong.

Jipyong representatives pose for a commemorative photo at a dinner for invited clients held on the 14th at the JW Marriott Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City to mark 20 years of Jipyong's presence in Vietnam. Jipyong

A 20th-anniversary ceremony was also held with the participation of distinguished guests and a Jipyong delegation. After Managing Partner Lee Haeng-gyu’s toast, attendees cut a cake and took a group photo. They then continued their conversations over a commemorative dinner and networking session.

Managing Partner Lee Haeng-gyu said, "Jipyong has been able to grow in Vietnam over the past 20 years thanks to the continued trust and support of our clients and relevant organizations in both Korea and Vietnam. Building on our accumulated local expertise and global network, Jipyong will continue to create the next 20 years, helping expand cooperation between Korea and Vietnam beyond investment and trade to include culture and a wide range of people-to-people exchanges."

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