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VILAF

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


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The Dispute Resolution team has increasingly been involved in dispute resolutions by arbitration and courts. We have a strong presence in maritime, finance, investment, and construction disputes by way of out-of-court settlement or before the Vietnamese courts. State agencies or the Vietnam International Arbitration Center and acts as Vietnamese law expert witness in international litigation and arbitration.

Below are some of our notable experiences under this practice:

  • Advised Keangnam Enterprises Ltd. in a dispute on loan agreements and electricity fees with AON Vina Single Member Limited Liability Company
  • Advised Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd. in the pre-arbitration negotiations and arbitrations proceedings against Hoang Thang JSC before the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) for a contractual claim
  • Advised Schneider Electric in a dispute between a director (formerly acting as the legal representative of the Company) and the Company relating to the implementation of his labour contract which was brought to the first instance court
  • Advised ASK International Co., Ltd. in the termination of copyright license agreement due to breaches by a Vietnamese company
  • Advised Lucky Communication Equipment Import Export Corporation in the termination of agreement with Nokia Sales International Oy
  • Represented Quang Ninh People's Committee in arbitration proceedings at the VIAC for the resolution of disputes with How Yu Construction Vietnam Co.

Clients (4)

  • 3A Nutrition (Vietnam) Co. Ltd., POSCO E&C
  • Schneider Electric, ASK International
  • MindChamps
  • Keangnam Enterprises

Industries (1)

  • Construction & Engineering, Real Estate & Property, Energy, Commercial and Transactions, Labour & Employment

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Dispute Resolution - Vietnam

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

VILAF has a well-regarded disputes team that regularly handles high-value cases before the Vietnamese courts and VIAC, as well as representing clients in cases before the SIAC. The firm works closely with its corporate, tax and real estate law teams to provide specialist expertise in contentious matters. The firm advises on litigation and arbitration relating to breach of contract and unpaid fees, as well as shipping disputes. The firm represents both Vietnamese and international corporates.

Work Highlights

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  • VILAF assisted EVN Power Generation Corporation 1 in a dispute against a vessel owner after the vessel collided with its port.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Linh D. Nguyen
    Band 1Linh D. Nguyen

    Linh D. Nguyen

    Linh Nguyen is a partner in VILAF's Hanoi office. He is active in representing top-tier multinational clients in court and arbitration proceedings. He demonstrates key expertise in construction disputes.

  • Band 2Tung Ngo
    Band 2Tung Ngo

    Tung Ngo

    Tung Ngo is the managing partner at VILAF and is based in Ho Chi Minh City. His areas of expertise also cover shareholder disputes as well as shipping and damages cases, often acting before the VIAC.

  • Band 3Hien Tran
    Band 3Hien Tran

    Hien Tran

    Hien Tran is a partner in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. He advises clients across a range of cases on disputes in domestic courts, as well as international arbitration hubs. His work includes insurance, shipping and contractual disputes.

    • I have always found him to be clear, logical and knowledgeable. He has always impressed me.

      Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific

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