Van Nguyen Thi Thu

As Chief Legal Officer, I lead legal, compliance, and risk management functions, ensuring regulatory excellence while driving strategic business decisions. With 15+ years in legal practice and 10 years in securities and financial services, I have successfully structured M&A transactions, managed regulatory compliance, advised on corporate strategy, and mitigated legal risks across multiple industries, including finance, investment, and real estate. Key Expertise & Leadership Roles: ✅ Legal Strategy & Risk Management – Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks in financial services, capital markets, and investment projects. ✅ Strategic Decision-Making – Advising C-suite executives, boards, and investment committees on legal implications of business growth, restructuring, and risk exposure. ✅ PwC Experience – Legal Advisory in Banking, Investment & Corporate Transactions – At PwC Legal Vietnam, I provided high-level legal counsel to multinational banks, investment funds, and corporations, specializing in foreign investment, banking regulations, and cross-border M&A. My experience includes structuring loan agreements, foreign exchange transactions, and regulatory compliance for international financial institutions. ✅ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Corporate Restructuring – Leading M&A transactions, IPO processes, and corporate reorganizations, ensuring smooth regulatory approvals and strategic execution. ✅ Real Estate & Infrastructure Projects – Extensive experience in real estate transactions, including legal advisory for high-profile investment projects, commercial leasing, real estate development, and regulatory approvals. I have played a key role in licensing and operational legal matters for major real estate, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. ✅ Regulatory Compliance & Governance – Managing compliance with State Securities Commission (SSC), State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), VNX, HNX, HOSE and VSDC, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and corporate governance standards. ✅ Innovation & Business Growth – Integrating legal expertise with business strategy to develop new financial products, fintech solutions, and investment structures. ✅ Leadership & Organizational Development – Managing and mentoring a high-performing legal and compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence, risk awareness, and innovation. I am passionate about aligning legal frameworks with business goals, enhancing corporate governance, and ensuring that legal risk management serves as a strategic enabler for sustainable growth.