ATIM LAW FIRM
Ngo Quynh Anh (Annie Ngo) is a Managing Partner at ATIM LAW FIRM, specializing as a commercial and contract lawyer within Vietnam's Oil and Gas sector.
With over two decades of professional experience, her expertise spans a diverse spectrum of areas, including Energy, Corporate Investment, Construction Project Development, Dispute Resolution, and Finance & Banking. Annie delivers comprehensive and strateg ic solutions, guiding clients through and beyond complex market challenges.
Annie Ngo's educational background is remarkable, boasting an MBA from the University of Hawaii in 2012, a Bachelor of Finance and Accounting from Oklahoma University in 2002, and a Bachelor of Law from the Law University in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 2012. She has successfully advised domestic and foreign investors and businesses on legal issues related to large-scale projects in the Oil & Gas Industry and Renewable Energy in Vietnam, and frequently represents clients in commercial and disputes within the Project Development, Finance and Banking sectors.
In addition to her legal expertise, Annie Ngo has an outstanding portfolio in Oil and Gas sector. She previously held significant positions in a Unocal, an international Petroleum Oil Company based in the US; and in Vietnam such as PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL), Cuu Long Joint Operating Company (CLJOC), PetroVietnam Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP), and Bien Dong Petroleum Operating Company (BDPOC). During her tenure with these companies, she established the Supply Chain Network, advised on legal, commercial, contractual and procurement matters of the offshore Blocks. Annie has managed the Crude Oil trading and selling activities in PVOIL Corporation, holding Procurement Manager position in CLJOC, Commercial and Contract Manager in PVEP, Deputy Commercial and Procurement Manager of BDPOC, and Deputy HR & Administration Manager of BDPOC. She has managed and provided consultation on commercial and contractual aspects of the Petroleum Sharing Contract, including Drilling activities, Drilling Contractual Matters, FPSO operations, Seismic activities, and Production Operations..., for Oil Operators. She also in charge of Commercial Agreements such as JOA, GSPA, Transportation Agreement, Allocation Agreement, LNG MSPA... for the joint operations of offshore Blocks in Vietnam. During the time working with companies/corporations in Oil and Gas area, Annie is familiar with common law system, especially UK law as she has been involved in legal and commercial matters relating to such law.
Annie Ngo's exceptional expertise and dedication have earned her widespread recognition as a highly regarded lawyer and women leader. She has been acknowledged by prestigious entities such as IFLRF1000 and Legal 500, particularly in areas of Project & Energy, Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Shipping, and Aviation. Annie Ngo is not only a prominent legal figure but also a trailblazer in various capacities. She serves as the Founder of the Procurement Network in Oil and Gas in Vietnam, a mediator at the Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Center (VICMC) and holds positions as an Arbitrator at both the Ho Chi Minh city Commercial Arbitration Centre (TRACENT) and the Middle Commercial Arbitration Center (MCAC). Her multifaceted roles underscore her extensive contributions to the legal profession and beyond.