Le Minh Nhut, LL.M.

    Partner
    Experience Thạc sĩ Lê Minh Nhựt là chuyên gia pháp lý với hơn 10 năm kinh nghiệm trong lĩnh vực Doanh nghiệp - Tư vấn đầu tư quốc tế và Môi trường. Với bề dày nghiên cứu và thực tiễn pháp lý trong các lĩnh vực đầu tư quốc tế, thương mại, và môi trường toàn cầu, ông đã hỗ trợ nhiều cá nhân, doanh nghiệp trong và ngoài nước giải quyết các vấn đề pháp lý phức tạp.

    Le Minh Nhut, LL.M.

    • Partner

      Introduction

      Mr. Le Minh Nhut is a legal expert with over 10 years of experience in the fields of Corporate – International Investment Consulting and Environment. With a wealth of research and practical legal experience in international investment, trade, and global environmental matters, he has assisted numerous individuals and businesses, both domestic and foreign, in resolving complex legal issues.

      Besides his role as a Partner at Lawrel Law Firm, he is also a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and a legal expert for the National Assembly Delegation of Tay Ninh Province, contributing to the development of legal policy and enhancing legal awareness in the community.

      Education & Certifications

      • 2010: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.
      • 2018: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.

      Work Experience

      • 2014 – 2015: Ninh Thi Hien Notary Office.
      • 2015 – Present: Lecturer, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.
      • 2015 – 2019: Legal Counsel, Tin va Tam Law Firm LLC.
      • 2019 – 2021: Legal Counsel, Casee Law Firm.
      • 2016 – Present: Legal Expert, National Assembly Delegation of Tay Ninh Province.
      • 2022 – Present: Arbitrator, Southern Trade Arbitration Centre (STAC).

      Activities & Achievements

      Throughout his career, Mr. Le Minh Nhut has directly advised on and resolved hundreds of cases related to international investment, commercial contracts, corporate law, and international environmental law. He has authored many valuable research works, contributing to legal policy and practice in Vietnam.

      With a solid academic foundation and extensive practical experience, Mr. Nhut is committed to delivering optimal legal solutions, helping businesses and individuals protect their interests in the global business environment.

      Languages: Vietnamese – English

      Research Publications

      Monographs

      • Environmental Regulations in the EVFTA and CPTPP – Recommendations for Vietnam’s Environmental Law, Hong Duc Publishing House, 2020.
      • Trading of Greenhouse Gas Emission Rights – From Traditional Institutions to Vietnam’s FTAs, Hong Duc Publishing House, 2021.

      Journal Articles

      • “A New Approach of the CHAFTA Agreement to the ISDS Mechanism – A Proposal for Vietnam,” State and Law Journal, No. 9/2021, p.76 (co-author).
      • “The Concept of Fairness in the Principle of Equitable and Reasonable Utilization of Transboundary Resources,” Journal of Legal Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, 2018, No. 05(117), pp.66-73.
      • “International Legal Responsibility of a State Causing Damage in the Exploitation of Transnational Resources,” Legislative Studies Review – Institute for Legislative Studies, No. 19(395)/2019, (co-author), published Feb 10, 2020, at: http://www.lapphap.vn/Pages/TinTuc/210415/Trach-nhiem-phap-ly-quoc-te-cua-quoc-gia-gay-thiet-hai-khi-khai-thac-tai-nguyen-xuyen-quoc-gia.html.
      • “The Obligation Not to Cause Harm When Exploiting Transboundary Resources,” Journal of Legal Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, 2019, No. 01(122), pp.74-80.
      • “The Issue of Determining the Nationality of Corporate Investors in International Investment Law – Lessons for Vietnam,” People’s Court Journal, No. 24/2018, p.16 (co-author).
      • “Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Standards under the WTO and Recommendations for Vietnam,” Legislative Studies Review, No. 06/2021, (co-author), published July 12, 2021, at: http://www.lapphap.vn/Pages/TinTuc/210792/Ap-dung-cac-tieu-chuan-kiem-dich-dong – thuc-vat-theo-WTO-va-kien-nghi-cho-Viet-Nam.html.
      • “The Applicable Law for Service Contracts with Foreign Elements under Vietnamese Law,” State and Law Journal, No. 5/2021, p.74 (co-author).

      International & Domestic Conference Papers

      • “Laws and experiences on environmental impact assessment of countries and Vietnam – a study and proposed ideas,” 2018, The 2nd International Conference on Law and Governance in a Global Context (iClave), Faculty of Law Universitas Indonesia, Bali, Oct 7-8, 2018.
      • “ASEAN Economic Integration and Sustainable Development – An Analysis from the Perspective of the Interrelationship between the Environmental Protection Regulations of AEC and ASCC,” 2017, International Conference “Legal Institutions of the ASEAN Economic Community: Impacts on Vietnam’s Investment and Trade Law.”
      • “UNCLOS 1982 Regulations on the Control of Marine Pollution from Land-based Sources,” 2017, University-level conference “International Law on Fisheries, Security, Marine Environment and the Current Situation in the South China Sea.”
      • “The Right to Fish under UNCLOS 1982 and the Issue of Joint Exploitation between Vietnam and the Philippines,” 2017, University-level conference “International Law on Fisheries, Security, Marine Environment and the Current Situation in the South China Sea.”
      • “Some Fundamental Principles in the Exploitation, Use, Conservation, and Management of International Rivers – Solutions for Protecting the Rights of Lower Mekong River Countries,” 2017, International Conference “Environmental Protection with Political and Social Stability and Economic Development – Posed Legal Issues.”
      • “Regulations of EVFTA and CPTPP on Biodiversity – Lessons for Vietnam’s Environmental Law,” 2020, International Conference: New Generation Free Trade Agreements and Non-Trade Issues, co-author.
      • “Regulations of EVFTA and CPTPP on Climate Change – Lessons for Vietnam’s Environmental Law,” 2020, International Conference: New Generation Free Trade Agreements and Non-Trade Issues, co-author.
      • “Determining the Applicable Law for International Business Contracts in the Field of Trade in Services under Vietnamese Law,” Conference: Some Legal Issues in International Trade in Services Contracts, 2020, co-author.

      Scientific Research Projects

      • Member, University-level Research Project: Jurisdiction in the Field of Marine Environmental Protection under UNCLOS 1982 and its Application in Some Countries, 2018.
      • Head, University-level Research Project: Determining the Nationality of Foreign Investors – International Practice and Lessons for Vietnam, 2019.
      • Member, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Research Project: Environmental Regulations in the EVFTA and CPTPP – Recommendations for Vietnam’s Environmental Law, 2020.

      With a profound understanding of Vietnamese and international law, Mr. Le Minh Nhut and Lawrel Law Firm are committed to providing professional legal consulting services, helping businesses and investors optimize their business operations in the global environment.

    Nguyen Thi Hoa, Ph.D.
    Nguyen Lam Tram Anh, LL.M., Ph.D. Candidate