Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Minh Khoa in the DCP39 program organized by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), featuring the topic “Legal Environment for Boards of Directors”

17/12/2025

KALF is pleased to share the participation of Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Minh Khoa in the DCP39 program organized by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), featuring the topic “Legal Environment for Boards of Directors” – a professional development event for VIOD’s faculty members and facilitators.

At the program, Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Minh Khoa delivered an in-depth presentation on legal frameworks applicable to Boards of Directors, emphasizing the role of law in preventing disputes and protecting the Board in the context of Vietnamese enterprises increasingly adopting international governance standards.

🔍 Practical analysis of court judgments and adjudication trends

Drawing on her professional experience and legal research, Lawyer Khoa analyzed numerous court judgments related to:

  • Disputes among Board members;

  • Disputes between shareholders and the Board of Directors;

  • The role and legal responsibilities of Boards under Vietnamese law;

  • Current judicial trends and approaches in practice.

These analyses not only clarified the legal nature of each type of dispute but also highlighted the level of risk facing both individual Board members and enterprises in real-world operations.

⚖️ Key legal perspectives presented

Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Minh Khoa highlighted several legal issues enterprises should pay particular attention to, including:

  • The duties of loyalty, prudence, and avoidance of conflicts of interest;

  • Conditions under which Board resolutions may be invalidated and potential legal consequences;

  • Personal and joint liabilities of Board members;

  • The role of transparent governance in preventing internal disputes.

💡 Meaningful contributions

Her presentation offered practical insights and legal depth, supporting Board members and business leaders in:

  • Early identification of legal risks;

  • Strengthening governance frameworks based on current law;

  • Enhancing internal dispute prevention;

  • Establishing a solid legal foundation for Board decision-making.

KALF is proud of Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Minh Khoa’s participation and contribution at DCP39, and believes that the knowledge and experience shared will continue to create value for the corporate governance community.