Dispute Resolution | Asia-Pacific

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.

YKVN has a formidable local law team specialising in representing clients in domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration in Vietnam. The firm's key areas of strength include project and construction arbitration, supported by additional resources in its Singapore office. The team is also engaged in the handling of complex shareholding, breach of contract and outstanding payment disputes, and often acts on matters in the real estate sector.

Baker McKenzie handles an impressive caseload of local litigation through its alliance firm in Vietnam, BMVN International. The firm advises major international clients on employment, investment, construction and tax law disputes. The practice also combines with its IP team to handle copyright and trade mark cases, as well as advising on force majeure issues. The firm regularly acts for a host of leading international corporations in disputes in Vietnam.

Dzungsrt & Associates has a respected legal team in Vietnam for domestic arbitration and litigation, often sought out by international counsel. The firm is frequently involved in sizeable VIAC-seated arbitrations and on proceedings in the Vietnamese courts. The team is active in construction, real estate and tax cases. The practice especially represents foreign clients and their local subsidiaries.

The legal team at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers in Vietnam advises on both international arbitration and domestic litigation, including in-depth experience of SIAC and other international arbitration proceedings. The firm is especially active for regional and international clients, often handling cross-border construction disputes. The department also handles a range of real estate and tax cases. The team is experienced in assisting foreign clients with the enforcement of arbitral awards in Vietnam.

Frasers Law Company has an experienced team of disputes lawyers in Vietnam, active on a wide range of cases, including employment, shareholder, construction and real estate mandates. The firm is frequently instructed by clients from a range of sectors, including the banking, manufacturing, retail and technology industries. The team especially represents foreign corporates and individuals, and has experience representing clients in arbitration proceedings before VIAC and SIAC.

Dentons LuatViet is a fast-expanding practice that boasts offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The team's dispute resolution expertise spans construction disputes, enforcement of arbitral awards and debt recovery matters for both Vietnamese and foreign clients.

Freshfields is a global law firm sought after by a roster of high-profile global clients for a variety of contentious issues and international arbitration work related to Vietnam. The firm is especially well placed to handle corporate investigation, compliance and fraud-related matters. The team is additionally experienced in assisting clients with anti-competition and shareholder cases. The Vietnam office works closely with its international offices, including in Singapore and Hong Kong, to bring significant arbitration experience to bear.

LE & TRAN is a disputes boutique law firm in Ho Chi Minh City with an impressive track record of handling shareholder cases. The firm is notably active in real estate, construction, employment, insurance and shareholder matters. The team offers additional experience in white-collar crime cases. The practice is also active on arbitration matters, regularly acting for notable Vietnamese companies.

Tilleke & Gibbins regularly handles dispute resolution in Vietnam, including litigation through its local Vietnamese associate, T&G Law Firm. The team members especially focus on IP litigation, including trade mark, patent and domain name cases. The firm also has a strong presence in corporate and labour disputes. The firm is active in arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.