PARTNER
Justin Gisz
Justin Gisz has more than 25 years of legal experience, more than 16 years of which in Vietnam. Primarily a corporate / M&A lawyer, Justin also has considerable experience in banking and finance, capital markets, renewable energy and real estate. He advises VC and PE funds, corporates and high net worth individuals on their investment and business activities in Vietnam. Justin is qualified in New South Wales, Australia, and holds a Vietnam Foreign Lawyer’s Practising Certificate.
Justin his highly ranked as a leading practitioner in Vietnam, by all of the most reputable international law firm guides, including Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IFLR, and Asialaw.
Publications
Vietnam Data Protection Guide
Vietnam’s personal data protection landscape has entered a new phase from 1 January 2026, with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) now in effect and raising compliance requirements and enforcement risk.
Lexology In-Depth: Mergers & Acquisitions
Lexology In-Depth: Mergers & Acquisitions - The Vietnam chapter offers a practical overview of the country’s M&A landscape – including recent deal activity, key legal and regulatory developments, and the trends shaping foreign and domestic investment across sectors such as consumer, industrials, logistics, healthcare and energy.
Navigating Vietnam’s Fintech Future: Understanding Decree 94 & the New Sandbox
Vietnam’s fintech sector takes a major step forward with the issuance of Decree 94, introducing a regulatory sandbox for innovative banking solutions.
Lending into Vietnam: Asia Counsel Expert Legal Guide
We at Asia Counsel are excited to share our new publication: "Lending into Vietnam: Asia Counsel Expert Legal Guide"
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF VIETNAM’S NEW LAW ON ELECTRICITY ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Asia Counsel is pleased to share an important update regarding Vietnam's energy sector. On 30 November 2024, the National Assembly passed the New Electricity Law, which will take effect on 1 February 2025, repealing the existing law. This law is part of the National Power Development Plan (PDP VIII) for 2021-2030, with a vision for 2050.
Lexology In-Depth: Mergers & Acquisitions
We at Asia Counsel are proud to have contributed the Vietnam chapter to this year’s edition of In-Depth: Mergers & Acquisitions, published by Lexology.
