Asia Counsel Bolsters Practice in Vietnam with New Partner Justin Gisz and Partnership with Kinstellar

Asia Counsel Bolsters Practice in Vietnam with New Partner Justin Gisz and Partnership with Kinstellar

Asia Counsel, a law firm based in Vietnam, has announced significant developments aimed at strengthening its presence and capabilities in the Vietnamese legal market. The firm has revealed its alliance with the European law firm Kinstellar and has appointed M&A expert Justin Gisz as a partner.

The selection of Justin Gisz as the latest partner of the firm underscores its commitment to providing top-tier legal services to clients in Vietnam. With a wealth of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, capital markets, renewable energy, and real estate, Gisz significantly enhances Asia Counsel's capabilities. Drawing from his extensive tenure of 17 years at Frasers, Gisz offers invaluable counsel to venture capital and private equity funds, institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals involved in investment and business ventures in Vietnam.

Additionally, Asia Counsel has formed a strategic partnership with the international firm Kinstellar to extend its reach and enhance its capabilities not only in Vietnam but also across Southeast Asia. This partnership underscores Asia Counsel's commitment to providing comprehensive legal support to clients operating in the region.

Minh Duong, managing partner of Asia Counsel, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This partnership underscores our commitment to providing clients with top-tier legal support ... With his extensive legal expertise, Gisz is a valuable addition to our team."

Justin Gisz also conveyed his excitement about collaborating with Asia Counsel and Kinstellar, saying, "My decision to join forces with Asia Counsel and its sister law firm Kinstellar stems from our shared dedication to excellence and client service, as well as a deep understanding of Vietnam's evolving legal landscape. I am optimistic about the future, not only for our firm but also for Vietnam as a premier investment destination."

Jason Mogg, senior partner at Kinstellar, echoed these sentiments, stating, "The inclusion of Asia Counsel into the Kinstellar family signifies a significant milestone for our group and its expansion plans in Southeast Asia. We are thrilled to have a firm of Asia Counsel's caliber as part of our group and look forward to advancing our endeavors in Southeast Asia."

With these strategic initiatives, Asia Counsel aims to enhance its practice in Vietnam and beyond, delivering innovative and effective legal solutions to its clients while leveraging its partnership with Kinstellar to broaden its presence in Southeast Asia.