APFL Recognised in International Legal Rankings
APFL Partners is delighted to have been recognised in the Asia Business Law Journal ‘A-List’ and the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific guide this week, continuing our strong showing in international legal rankings and strengthening our position in the market as a leading international law firm in Vietnam.
The Asia Business Law Journal
Four members of the APFL Partners team have been recognised in the Asia Business Law Journal ‘A-List’ of the top 100 lawyers in Vietnam in 2025.
Founder and Managing Partner Nicolas Audier has been recognised as one of just ten ‘Legal Icons’ in the A-List. The Asia Business Law Journal defines ‘Legal Icons’ as:
“Lawyers who are the luminaries of Vietnam’s legal profession; the titans who command the respect of clients and juniors alike; the mentors who lead Vietnam’s most admired law firms and/or legal teams, and who are the country’s most prolific rainmakers.”
Also making the 2025 A-List of the top 100 lawyers in Vietnam are Partners Etienne Laumonier and Nicolas Picard alongside OF Counsel Bernadette Fahy. The Asia Business Law Journal describes A-List lawyers as those who are:
“…currently the star performers of Vietnam’s legal profession; the lawyers who are personally undertaking the country’s top legal work, crafting the most cutting-edge legal solutions to complex problems, and setting the highest standards in terms of quality, innovation and the ability to handle complex matters.”
Legal 500
Meanwhile, APFL Partners has also been recognised in the Legal 500 rankings for Asia Pacific 2025.
Our firm was ranked in band three for Dispute Resolution (Arbitration); Projects and Energy; Real Estate and Construction; and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) law.
The Legal 500 rankings are based on qualitative and quantitative research including client feedback, firm submissions, and interviews with subject specialists.
APFL Partners boasts some of the leading lawyers in Vietnam, with decades of experience in advising international clients on their business activities, investment projects, and commercial operations in Vietnam. Our team has particular expertise in Dispute Resolution & Commercial Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Banking & Finance, and Projects & Energy.
To find out more about how we help our clients to enter, grow, and thrive in Vietnam, just get in touch with us on: contact@apflpartners.com
