Leif Dustin Schneider

Counsel at Luther (Vietnam)

Speaker

Leif Schneider is a German-qualified attorney and has been registered as a foreign lawyer in Vietnam since 2018. He is known as a weathered expert in foreign direct investment (FDI) matters, particularly in the context of the developing markets of Southeast Asia. In his professional advisory role and as the Vietnam Country Head of international law firm Luther, he supports international clients with cross-border transactions and structural questions that often touch upon multiple jurisdictions. Leif’s practice comprises a broad portfolio of clients across several industries, including start-ups, tech companies, manufacturers, and large multinationals with a focus on their businesses in the ASEAN countries. Leif has also earned a reputation as a counsel in dispute resolution and international arbitration matters, in which he regularly advises corporate clients on pursuing commercial claims in the ASEAN region. Under the Luther brand, Leif also manages an accounting and tax advisory firm in Vietnam. These business units advise on current taxation and bookkeeping regulations, ascertaining clients’ ongoing adherence to all applicable compliance frameworks. In addition to these operational roles, Leif also serves as the Co-Chair of the Legal Sector Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and is therefore strongly engaged in representing the agenda of foreign investment facilitation in Vietnam