Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
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Provided by VILAF
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.
Chambers Review
VILAF has a well-regarded disputes team, regularly handling high-value cases before the Vietnamese courts and VIAC, as well as representation of clients in cases before 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
- VILAF provided strategic guidance to Green Planet Distribution Centre and participated in negotiations with Newtecons Investment Construction to achieve an amicable resolution to a construction dispute, avoiding the need for commercial arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VILAF has a very strong team that is very good at delivering the work."
"They have a very good litigation team, especially in commercial litigation and arbitration."
"VILAF has a very strong team that is very good at delivering the work."
"They have a very good litigation team, especially in commercial litigation and arbitration."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Nguyen Duy Linh is one of the top lawyers in Vietnam in the dispute resolution area. We appreciate his responsiveness, strategic view and professionalism."
"He's a strong lawyer with a long track record."
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.
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
VILAF
Vietnam
Members
Provided by VILAF
Anh Bui Ngoc
Hien Tran
Head of Department
Quynh Pham Si Hai
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by VILAF
3A Nutrition (Vietnam) Co. Ltd., POSCO E&C
Keangnam Enterprises
MindChamps
Schneider Electric, ASK International
Industries
Provided by VILAF
Construction & Engineering, Real Estate & Property, Energy, Commercial and Transactions, Labour & Employment