Ms. Chu Thi Yeng, M.Ed. serves as a Senior Legal Advisor at Canis Law Group, bringing over 15 years of professional experience in the education sector. Holding a Master of Education, she possesses extensive expertise in educational administration, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services relating to the establishment, operation, and governance of educational institutions in Vietnam.
With a comprehensive understanding of Vietnam’s education laws and regulatory framework, coupled with substantial practical experience, Ms. Chu has advised numerous domestic and foreign investors, educational organizations, enterprises, and individuals on the legal and operational aspects of establishing and managing educational institutions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Areas of Expertise
- Advising on the establishment and licensing of foreign language centers, information technology training centers, life skills centers, and continuing education institutions.
- Advising on the establishment of kindergartens, primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, and other educational institutions funded by domestic or foreign investors.
- Providing legal advice on organizational structures, governance frameworks, and operational models for educational institutions.
- Advising on statutory requirements relating to facilities, teaching staff, curricula, and operational conditions under Vietnamese education laws.
- Assisting clients in obtaining licenses, approvals, permits, and other regulatory authorizations required for the establishment and operation of educational institutions.
- Reviewing and preparing legal documentation and representing clients in dealings with competent regulatory authorities.
- Advising on legal issues arising during the operation of educational institutions, including corporate governance, employment matters, contractual arrangements, investment cooperation, and regulatory compliance.
Professional Experience
Throughout her more than 15 years of experience in the education sector, Ms. Chu Thi Yeng has successfully advised on and implemented numerous projects involving the establishment, organization, and operation of educational institutions across Vietnam. Her practical experience enables her to provide clients not only with comprehensive legal support throughout the licensing process but also with strategic advice on governance, institutional management, and sustainable operational development.
By combining her academic background in education with extensive legal and regulatory expertise, Ms. Chu is well positioned to identify potential legal and operational risks at an early stage and develop tailored solutions for a wide range of educational investment projects, from private training centers to multi-level school systems.
At Canis Law Group, Ms. Chu is committed to delivering practical, commercially sound, and legally compliant solutions, assisting investors and educational organizations in establishing and operating high-quality educational institutions that fully comply with Vietnamese law while supporting their long-term strategic development.

