Binh Thanh Vu - Tilleke & Gibbins

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Binh Thanh Vu

Director, Vietnam Business Services

• +84 24 3772 8811
• [email protected]

Biography

Vu Thi Thanh Binh is the director of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), a licensed law firm and intellectual property agent that partners with Tilleke & Gibbins for local filings and litigation in Vietnam. With nearly 25 years of experience in human resources management and law firm operations, Binh is recognized for her strong leadership and management skills. She is also regularly invited to deliver training sessions on recruitment and HR practices for law students at various legal education institutions. In addition to her expertise in intellectual property and litigation, she provides invaluable support to the firm’s corporate and commercial team, particularly in handling complex employment matters, such as workforce restructuring, legal compliance and internal investigation, and challenging termination cases. Her extensive experience and dedication make her a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues.

Over more than two decades of legal practice, Binh has gained significant practical experience in working with the governmental authorities of Vietnam in complicated and sensitive cases. She is a member of the Hanoi Bar Association and has done pro bono work in criminal cases for underprivileged youth in Binh Phuoc province.

Experience

• Manage over 1,500 patent and trademark filings with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam per year.
• Advised multiple multinational pharmaceutical companies on labor disputes and assisted with successful hearings and mediation.
• Advised and assisted several companies on working with the police in investigations.
• Advised several companies on labor disputes over wrongful terminations, saving our clients hundreds of thousands of dollars and recovering company assets.
• Advised and represented a well-known elevator manufacturer in a dispute over elevators installed in a building in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Conducted investigations into alleged wrongdoing in relation to employee complaints and whistleblower reports.
• Provide regular advice to foreign companies doing business in Vietnam on compliance and best practices for labor/human resources.
• Assist multinational companies across a wide range of industry sectors with investigations into white-collar crimes and negotiating mutual termination agreements with employees.

ABOUT Binh Thanh

Practices

Corporate/M&A

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Employment

Intellectual Property

Location

Vietnam

Languages

Vietnamese

English

Education

LLB, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

BA, Can Tho University

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Insights

August 21, 2025

Tilleke Adopts Harvey to Accelerate AI-Powered Legal Services across Southeast Asia

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has adopted Harvey, a leading enterprise-grade AI platform for the global legal industry. The firm is proceeding with a rollout of Harvey’s legal AI solutions, which are supported by robust security and confidentiality protections, across the firm’s full-service regional practice in Southeast Asia. This initiative builds on the firm’s recent deployment of Microsoft Copilot and represents another advancement in Tilleke & Gibbins’ commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced legal service delivery. Under the program, legal professionals across the firm’s offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam will have access to the full Harvey platform, equipping them to deliver practical, impactful, and results-driven legal services for clients throughout the region. The firm will also develop bespoke agentic workflows within Harvey tailored to the firm’s core practices and the unique requirements of Southeast Asian legal markets. Commenting on the initiative, Managing Partner Tiziana Sucharitkul stated, “At Tilleke & Gibbins, we have consistently invested in developing and adopting technology to improve the speed, precision, and overall excellence of our legal services. The firm’s decision to invest in Harvey exemplifies our commitment to innovation, further differentiating Tilleke & Gibbins within Southeast Asia’s legal landscape.” Managing Partner Darani Vachanavuttivong remarked, “By combining the deep regional expertise of our lawyers with Harvey’s market-leading domain-specific AI, we are empowering our regional team to streamline drafting, research, and review processes for complex legal matters, all while maintaining the high standards of quality and security our clients expect from us.” Harvey’s Chief Business Officer John Haddock added, “It’s clear Tilleke & Gibbins is investing heavily in innovation, and it’s clear their global clients will benefit significantly from their focus and investment. The Harvey team is thrilled to support the firm’s journey with our platform.”

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July 7, 2023

Employment Law Basics in Southeast Asia

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce the release of Employment Law Basics in Southeast Asia. This publication serves as an indispensable resource for businesses navigating the complex landscape of employment law in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Authored by Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional team of employment law specialists, the guide provides a detailed overview of key employment law topics essential for businesses operating or planning to expand their operations in Southeast Asia. From employment contracts to termination procedures, each topic is examined in depth to ensure businesses are well-equipped to comply with local regulations and protect their interests. Key topics covered in the guide include: Employment contracts Probationary period Minimum wage Social security and statutory payments Working hours Leave and holidays Work rules Termination Foreign employees Data protection Remote work AI and automation Our guide offers multinational corporations establishing a presence in the region and local enterprises alike practical insights and actionable advice tailored to the unique regulatory environments in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. To access the full guide, please download the PDF below.

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January 13, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Creates IP Guides for Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for EU-Funded Project

Intellectual property experts from Tilleke & Gibbins were engaged by ARISE+ IPR, a regional support program funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Intellectual Property Office, to craft a series of IP enforcement guides for Southeast Asian countries, aimed at raising local awareness of the importance of IP protection. The five-year, EUR 5.5 million ARISE+ IPR program supports regional integration through IP cooperation and aims to upgrade national IP systems for creation, protection, utilization, administration, and enforcement to be in line with international best practices and standards and the strategic objectives of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan 2016-2025. The guides were developed by Tilleke & Gibbins’ lawyers in cooperation with the IP offices of each participating country, and cover issues related to trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications. Each guide was produced in a compact leaflet form in English as well as the local language, and is considered an official publication of the respective national IP office. The guides can be accessed from the ARISE+ IPR site (under “Leaflets, brochures and booklets”), or by clicking on the links below: Cambodia: English | Khmer Indonesia: English | Bahasa Indonesia Thailand: English | Thai Vietnam: English | Vietnamese

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November 12, 2021

Tilleke & Gibbins Employment Law Forum 2021

Tilleke & Gibbins will hold the 2021 edition of its popular annual Employment Law Forum, which will comprise multiple online sessions, from November 17 to 30, 2021. This year’s forum brings together leading employment law experts from Tilleke & Gibbins’ Bangkok, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City offices, and will feature a variety of sessions in three languages—four in English, three in Thai, and three in Vietnamese. The installments will cover key legal updates and practical guidance on recent employment law issues in Thailand and Vietnam, and will be of particular interest to in-house counsel, executives, and human resources professionals with operations in these jurisdictions. Some of the topics addressed will include transfer of employment, work permits and visas, termination of employment, resignation issues, COVID-19-related considerations, and others. To read more about each of the sessions and to register, please see the full schedule, which includes details of the sessions separated by language.

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Awards & Rankings

December 12, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Again Earns Top Rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026

Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong market position in the newly released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, with six Band 1 honors in core practices and consistently strong performance across the entire region. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, 33 lawyers were recognized across 11 practice areas.

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December 1, 2025

Thailand and Vietnam Country Awards for Tilleke & Gibbins at 2025 Lexology Index Awards

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been honored with two awards at the 2025 Lexology Index Awards in London, this time picking up both the Thailand and Vietnam Country Awards. Formerly known as the Who’s Who Legal Awards, the Lexology Index Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by firms and individuals identified through Lexology’s extensive global research process. Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued success in this forum reflects the exceptional expertise and dedication of its team, whose commitment to delivering the highest caliber of legal services continues to set a benchmark in the industry. The firm extends its gratitude to its talented professionals and valued clients for their continued trust and support. A full list of the winners of the 2025 Lexology Index Awards is available on the Lexology website.

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November 10, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized at 2025 Managing IP and Asialaw Awards

In the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, the firm was recognized for its intellectual property (IP) excellence across the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, Asialaw Awards 2025 named Prisna Sungwanna as Laos’ Female Lawyer of the Year.

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November 7, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Named Top Winner at the 2025 Asia IP Awards

Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized as the top award winner at the 2025 Asia IP Awards, held in Kuala Lumpur on November 6. Organized annually by Asia IP, the awards honor exceptional performance by law firms across the Asia-Pacific region, with winners selected by votes from more than 5,000 in-house counsel. At this year’s ceremony, Tilleke & Gibbins received eight major honors—more than any other firm—including: Asia Pacific: Patent Firm of the Year Cambodia: Patent Firm of the Year Indonesia: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year Laos: Patent Firm of the Year Myanmar: Copyright Firm of the Year Thailand: Patent Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year Vietnam: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year The firm was also shortlisted in numerous categories spanning patents, trademarks, copyright, and portfolio management across Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Asia Pacific region. These achievements reflect the marketing-leading position of Tilleke & Gibbins in various areas of intellectual property across the region. With one of the largest and most experienced intellectual property practices in Southeast Asia, Tilleke & Gibbins provides comprehensive services covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and portfolio management, and is trusted by leading global and regional businesses to protect and enforce their IP rights throughout the region. For more details on the Asia IP Awards and a full list of winners, please visit the official announcement on Asia IP’s website.

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