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. Some key clients advised include EVN Power Generation Corporate 1, Phuoc Long Port Company and SMBC Aviation Capital.

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. Kim Oanh Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Development and Lautan Luas Vietnam are notable clients of the firm.

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 on disputes 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.

LNT & Partners' team of dispute resolution lawyers has solid credentials in domestic and international arbitration and litigation in Vietnam. The team maintains expertise on tax-related cases, while also handling construction, labour and contractual disputes. The firm represents clients in the consumer goods, transportation and energy sectors, among others.

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.

The team at Dentons LuatViet has a litigation and arbitration practice in Vietnam that is recognised for engaging in domestic and international dispute resolution. The team regularly advises on cases relating to a range of matters, including EPC contracts, tax, cargo damage and real estate disputes. The team represents local and foreign entities with disputes in Vietnam.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm which is 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 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 of white-collar crime cases. The practice is also active on arbitration matters, regularly acting for notable Vietnamese companies. Clients include 05 Specialists and PC Vietnam.

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 on corporate and labour disputes. The firm is active on arbitration proceedings as well as litigation. Clients include FMC, Viterra and Central Sugars Refinery.