Christophe Cougnaud Partner, Forvis Mazars Legal

French qualified lawyer (“Avocat”)
Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Business law (“DJCE”) - Cergy-Pontoise University (France)
Bachelor of laws LLB (London - United-Kingdom)
FIDIC Module 1 (Practical Use of the 2017 FIDIC Conditions of Contracts Red and Yellow Book), FIDIC Module 2 (Claims under FIDIC 1999 + 2017 update), FIDIC Module 4 (Contract Management and Administration Course), FIDIC Module 5 (EPC/Turnkey Projects Course - Silver Book), FIDIC Module 6 (Design, Build and Operate Projects - Gold Book).
ACIArb - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Dispute Board Administration & Practice (Dispute Resolution Board Foundation - DRBF).

After practicing for more than 10 years in major British and French law firms in France, Christophe has worked 5 years in Vietnam in a top ranked law firm before joining Forvis Mazars as a Partner in January 2024.
In Vietnam, Christophe advises foreign investors and companies in many facets of their corporate life, from their establishment to various aspects of their evolution (mainly in corporate law, commercial law and labor/social security law - immigration).
Christophe has also an in-depth knowledge of international construction projects and develops the International Construction Project & Energy practice. He provides practical advice on and assistance on operational matters to Vietnamese and international clients across a wide range of industry sectors (especially railways, water, infrastructures). Over the last 5 years, Christophe has advised different stakeholders on the 3 Metro line projects in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and is recognized as an international expert by the Society of Construction Law Vietnam (SCL-V). He handles all aspects of international contractual work, from negotiation (bidding process) to drafting (EPC contracts, FIDIC), supporting clients’ day-to-day operations and strategic business activities (claims, variation, suspension, payment, termination, bank guarantees, etc.).
Christophe is also the General Secretary of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Vietnam (CCIFV).

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