Our CEO & Founder
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Phan Hoai Nam
Lawyer | LLM | FCCA | CPA Aus | ADIT | VACPA | VTCA
CEO & Managing Partner, W&A Consulting & Law Firm
Member, ACCA Members Advisory Committee (MAC)
Email: nam.phan@waco.com.vn
Tel: +84 93 594 8688
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phan-hoai-nam
Dr. Phan Hoai Nam is a highly esteemed legal and finance expert with nearly two decades of experience, celebrated for his strategic acumen and deep expertise in tax, legal, finance, and customs consulting. As the CEO and Managing Partner of W&A Consulting & Law Firm, he spearheads a dynamic multidisciplinary team that provides exceptional advisory and compliance services to a diverse clientele, both domestically and internationally.
With a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from a prestigious Swiss institution and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Panthéon-Assas University in France, Dr. Nam's impressive academic credentials are matched by a rich professional trajectory. He has previously held influential leadership positions, including Director of Tax and Legal Consulting at KPMG Vietnam and Country Head of Finance, Tax, and Legal at a prominent multinational corporation.
His expertise is further solidified by his Fellow Membership (FCCA) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and his affiliation with the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), where he holds the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT). He also serves as an Arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), where he specializes in resolving disputes related to investment, mergers and acquisitions, commerce, international trade, and taxation services. Dr. Nam has been recognized with numerous prestigious accolades, including the ACCA Advocate of the Year, ACCA National Winner Award, and Asia-Pacific Runner-up Award, underscoring his significant contributions to the profession.
As a certified CPA in Australia and a licensed Auditor, Tax Agent, and Customs Agent in Vietnam, Dr. Nam is dedicated to advancing the legal and accounting fields. He also shares his extensive knowledge and expertise as a guest lecturer at leading universities, inspiring the next generation of legal and financial professionals.
Key Qualifications
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA): Swiss School of Business Management
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Master of Civil Laws (LLM): Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II, France)
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Fellow Member (FCCA): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK)
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Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT): Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT, UK)
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FCCA (UK)
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CPA Australia
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CPA Vietnam
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Lawyer Practicing Certificate: Ministry of Justice (Vietnam)
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Tax Agent Certificate: General Department of Taxation (VTCA)
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Customs Agent Certificate: General Department of Customs
Professional Memberships
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK)
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CPA Australia
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Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA)
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Vietnam Tax Consultants' Association (VTCA)
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Vietnam Bar Federation (VBF)
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Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)
Career Highlights
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CEO and Managing Partner of W&A Consulting & Law Firm, specializing in comprehensive legal, tax, and financial advisory services.
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Arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).
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Former Director of Tax and Legal Consulting at KPMG Vietnam, driving strategic initiatives and client solutions.
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Former Country Head of Finance, Tax, and Legal at a leading multinational corporation, overseeing finance, tax, legal, compliance and risk management.
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Member of the ACCA Members Advisory Committee (MAC), actively contributing to the growth and development of ACCA in Vietnam.
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Guest lecturer for the International Integration Lawyer program at the Judicial Academy, Foreign Trade University, and the ACCA program, shaping the future of legal and financial education.
