
David Lam (Nguyen Ngoc Lam)/ Founding & Managing Partner
Email: davidlam@thelamlawllc.com
Main Practices: Commercial Law | Construction | Contracts | Oil & Gas | Renewable Energy | M&A | Maritime Law | Insurance | Commercial Arbitration | Criminal Litigation | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Language: English, Vietnamese
INTRODUCTION
With over 17 years of legal experience in both domestic and international practice, David Lam, Founding and Managing Partner of THE LAM LAW LLC, is widely recognized as a leading expert in commercial law, contract negotiation, investment structuring, dispute resolution, and commercial arbitration.
He has held key roles as in-house counsel, legal advisor, and litigation representative for numerous major domestic and international corporations, including Chint (Astronergy), PTSC, PETROSETCO, Saigon NewPort Corp (TCO_SNP), VINAMOTOR, Anabuki Zen Vietnam, and has represented numerous entrepreneurs and corporate clients in high-profile criminal cases.
Mr. DavidLam has extensive expertise in compliance advisory, corporate legal restructuring, risk management, and dispute resolution in a variety of sectors, including international trade, renewable energy, oil & gas, construction, insurance, logistics, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, criminal law, real estate, and labor.
Professional Affiliations & Roles
- Chief of Office – Institute of Legal Science in Arbitration (ARI)
- Arbitrator – Ho Chi Minh City Commercial Arbitration Center (TRACENT)
- Member – Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Center (VICMC)
- Member – IBA (International Bar Association), IPBA, AEA, SCLVN, VNIDA, BritCham, BNI
Community Engagement & Education
Mr. DavidLam is actively engaged in supporting the legal and business communities through various leadership and mentorship roles:
- President – BNI Zen Platinum Chapter
- Vice President – IPO Business Leaders Club
- Visiting Lecturer – Foreign Trade University (FTU HCMC Campus)
- Mentor – Women Entrepreneurs Mentorship Club, Ho Chi Minh City (HAWEE)
As the Managing Partner of THE LAM LAW, DavidLam leads a team of legal professionals in handling complex transactions, developing comprehensive legal strategies, and resolving high-stakes disputes for major corporations and business leaders.
With his strategic mindset, hands-on experience, and strong negotiation skills, DavidLam is regarded as a trusted legal partner for businesses both in Vietnam and internationally.