The Vietnam Lawyers' Association is entering one of the most troubled international disputes in the world by supporting its government against China.
Big Four accountancy firm EY is planning to spread its Asian legal network into Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Korea.
The Singapore law firm has tied-up with one of the top firms in Vietnam,
The Indian state of West Bengal is braced to see a fall in tax revenue this year after Tata Steel, Cadbury and other multinationals challenged one of its tax laws.
Vietnamese lawyer Le Quoc Quan has been jailed for 30 months after a one-day trial on charges of tax evasion.
Vietnam is introducing a new law in September which bans Facebook and Twitter users from sharing news stories.
Legal professionals in Vietnam have reacted angrily after the team representing a prominent dissident lawyer detained on tax evasion charges was refused access to court documents ahead of a trial.
Former Clifford Chance affiliate VILAF has boosted its energy practice by acquiring sole-partner local boutique LDV Lawyers.
Proposed restrictions on foreign firms in Vietnam have been roundly criticised by global lawyers and business leaders claiming the changes would scare off investors at the time when they are needed most.