Vietnam Arbitration

• Arbitration Strategy: Advising on the optimal dispute resolution forum, whether domestic (e.g., VIAC) or international arbitration, based on contract terms and investment treaties.
• Case Representation: Acting as lead counsel for clients throughout the entire arbitration process, from filing to final award.
• Interim Measures: Applying for or defending against urgent interim measures (e.g., injunctions, asset freezing) before the arbitral tribunal or competent Vietnamese courts.
• Enforcement & Recognition: Seeking enforcement or recognition of both domestic and foreign arbitral awards in Vietnamese courts under the New York Convention.
• Drafting Arbitration Clauses: Expertly drafting clear and enforceable arbitration agreements and dispute resolution clauses for commercial contracts.
• Mediation & Negotiation: Representing clients in pre-arbitration mediation and settlement negotiations to achieve cost-effective resolution.

International Arbitration

• International Arbitration: Representing clients as lead counsel in complex disputes under major institutional rules (e.g., ICC, SIAC, AAA) and investment treaties (e.g., BITs).
• Strategic Forum Selection: Advising on the most advantageous arbitral seat, governing law, and tribunal composition to optimize case strategy.
• Emergency and Interim Relief: Applying for or defending against urgent emergency arbitration and interim measures worldwide to protect assets or preserve evidence.
• Drafting Enforceable Clauses: Expertly crafting tailored and enforceable arbitration agreements and dispute resolution clauses for cross-border contracts.
• Award Recognition and Enforcement: Handling the global recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards under the New York Convention across multiple jurisdictions.
• Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS): Providing counsel for disputes between foreign investors and host states arising from bilateral investment treaties.

Vietnam Court

• Civil and Commercial Disputes: Representing clients as lead counsel in Vietnamese courts for complex contract breaches, commercial debt recovery, and business tort claims.
• Administrative Law: Litigating against decisions made by government agencies, including tax authorities, customs, and licensing bodies.
• Pre-Litigation Strategy: Conducting detailed case assessments, evidence gathering, and developing the optimal pre-trial legal strategy.
• Trial Representation: Managing all stages of court proceedings, including filing suits, attending hearings, and cross-examining witnesses.
• Judgment Enforcement: Handling the complex procedures to enforce court judgments within Vietnam, including asset tracing and recovery.
• Appellate Procedures: Filing and arguing appeals before High-Level People’s Courts and the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam.