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Firms To Watch: Dispute resolution: arbitration

ACSV Legal‘s ascendent disputes team delivers expertise on international arbitration and investigatory work that is particularly concentrated in the education, media and healthcare sectors. Special counsel and head of dispute resolution Minh Nguyen focuses on compliance, infrastructure and energy-related disagreements.

Dispute resolution: arbitration in Vietnam

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's team is consistently sought out by clients due to its strong track record in employment, IP, acquisition, license, and joint venture disputes and its ability to handle domestic and international arbitration. Group head Minh Tri Quach leverages his extensive dispute experience to handle a wide array of complex matters, laying a particular focus on construction, commercial and anti-piracy arbitrations, and handles proceedings in addition to advising on the enforcement of arbitration awards. Associate Ngoc Quan Hoang is building a solid track record supporting a broad range of the group’s disputes, especially in the construction space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Minh Tri Quach


Autres avocats clés:

Ngoc Quan Hoang


VILAF

The team at VILAF regularly represents its domestic and international corporate clients in arbitrations before the SIAC and VIAC and is well-geared to act on on employment, corporate, projects and infrastructure and insurance disputes. The team is co-led by Tung Ngo, who is a leading contact for disputes in the shipping and maritime space, and Linh Nguyen, who is active across a series of noteworthy cases in Vietnam, Singapore and Japan. Hien Tran's far-reaching expertise is particularly concentrated on tax disputes, with an impressive run him helm high profile deals for a mix of leading industry players. Senior associate Hanh Vo's expertise extends across a broad range of matters, including arbitrations related to construction and real estate disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tung Ngo; Linh D. Nguyen


Autres avocats clés:

Hien Tran; Hanh Vo


Principaux clients

Marubeni Corporation


 


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YKVN

YKVN continues to be a market leader in the arbitrations space, frequently acting for clients in complex, multi-faceted international disputes that concern the full breadth of corporate and commercial issues. Clients include major multinational corporations, with a particular focus on regional pan-pacific energy and infrastructure companies. Singapore-based practice head Minh Dang regularly represents oil and gas companies in consequential disputes, while Truong Trong Nghia is particularly well-versed in handling contentious matters related to digital infrastructure. Nguyen Do and Thang Pham are further names to note and support on a wide range of international arbitrations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Minh Dang


Autres avocats clés:

Truong Trong Nghia; Nguyen Do; Thang Pham; Luu Tien Dzung


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Frasers Law Company

Frasers Law Company works with a global portfolio of clients, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, on a wide range of high-profile disputes. The multi-specialist founding and managing partner Mark Fraser leads the team with the experienced international arbitration specialist Earl Rivera-Dolera and is predominantly active on tax and monetary disputes. Senior associate Nguyen Le Quynh Chi joined from ANHISA in July 2022 and is active across an array of contentious proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Earl Rivera-Dolera; Mark Fraser


Autres avocats clés:

Nguyen Le Quynh Chi


Les références

‘The firm has a very knowledgeable team with respect to Vietnamese law and arbitration matters. Their guidance is clear and thoughtful, particularly in relaying the intricacies of the process for arbitration for our company based in the USA.’

‘We value clear guidance, prompt responses, and well-written documents. Many of our calls have been led by Earl Rivera Dolera, who has provided good substantive guidance and been receptive to our thoughts on how best to approach the matter as well. ’

‘Team is international and composed of experts in their respective specialized fields. Mark Fraser, who is the owner, is also actively involved in all phases of the arbitration.’

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Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

With a demonstrable track record in complex international arbitration cases, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has deep experience advising on disputes with Vietnamese tax authorities and also regularly handles cross-border arbitrations for continental energy, infrastructure and engineering clients. Practice head Chau Huy Quang is a public authority specialist with deep-seated expertise in investor-state disputes, while Logan Leung primarily represents clients in construction and engineering conflicts pertaining to payment issues. Senior associate Quach Vu An Khoa is intimately familiar with IP, employment and commercial disagreements. Nguyen Hung Du joined from Grant Thornton Tax & Legal in April 2022, bringing proficiency in contentious tax matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chau Huy Quang


Autres avocats clés:

Logan Leung; Quach Vu An Khoa; Nguyen Hung Du


Les références

‘The people I dealt with are knowledgeable about the industry I am involved in. They are responsive too, whenever we raise queries. We are satisfied with their efficient service.’

‘They are attentive, responsive and efficient in that they were able to understand the complex issues in shortest time. Their understandings, analysis and the proposed strategic plans are logical and effective.’

Principaux clients

PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation


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APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC

Construction related-disputes form the cornerstone of the practice at APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC, with the group boasting a client roster of leading contractors, developers and real estate investors operating both in Vietnam and surrounding jurisdictions. As such, the team is well-acquainted with cross-border arbitrations and has experience engaging with disputes subject to the conditions of a number of major international arbitration centres. Nicolas Audier is primarily active on breach of contract disputes, while Bernadette Fahy handles arbitrations of disputes in the hospitality sector alongside her continued focus on construction disputes.

Autres avocats clés:

Nicolas Audier; Bernadette Fahy


Principaux clients

Central Group


Canal +


Apave International


HAVAS


L’Oréal


Accor


CMA-CGM


Securitas


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a contractor following its termination of a construction contract for a major water infrastructure project in Vietnam valued at approximately $70m.
  • Advised an international engineering and construction joint venture company on the suspension and the termination of a construction contract with a Vietnamese state-owned enterprise.
  • Acted for an international hotel management company in its hotel management agreement dispute.

Bizlink Lawyers

With experience working on high profile international arbitration cases alongside co-counsels from the Americas, Europe and the rest of Asia, Bizlink Lawyers excels in real estate, construction and commercial disputes. Do Trong Hai represents clients in a range of jurisdictions on matters, including breach of contract, tax, and investment disputes, and co-leads the practice together with Le Thi Hong Van, Nguyen The Hung, and Nguyen Duc Manh, who manages a series of dispute instructions from both local and foreign corporations, specialising in contractual disagreements. Associate Le Ha My has been heavily involved in infrastructure, energy and construction projects. Nguyen Van Kien left the practice in May 2022.

Responsables de la pratique:

Do Trong Hai; Nguyen Duc Manh; Le Thi Hong Van; Nguyen The Hung


Autres avocats clés:

Le Hay Ma


Principaux clients

Viet Tu Investment Co., Ltd


Phuc Son Cement Co., Ltd


Midas Keep Ltd.


Dong Luong JSC.


Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised and represented Viet Tu Investment Co., Ltd. as the claimant in an arbitration case at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre against a listed securities company in Vietnam in the Entrustment Agreement with a total claim value of over $6.63m.
  • Advised Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. in a claim for extension of time and additional cost related to an EPC contract in a thermal power plant project against a state enterprise in Vietnam.
  • Advised and represented An Gia Phat, JSC. as the respondent in an arbitration case under VIAC rules concerning an economic contract, with a total claim value of approximately $428k.

Dentons LuatViet

Following its merger with Dentons LuatViet in June 2024, Dentons LuatViet wields the capabilities to handle disputes involving multi-jurisdictional industry players in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Practice co-head Tony Nguyen leverages extensive market experience, including in in-house positions at oil & gas operators and contractors, to handle a range of energy and utilities arbitrations. Co-head Annie Ngo wields similar industry experience, specialising in handling disputes surrounding oil, gas and renewable energy projects. Tuyen Nguyen joined the practice as the third department head in April 2023 and bolsters the team’s offering through her expertise in construction-related issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tony Nguyen; Annie Ngo; Tuyen Nguyen


Les références

‘This team including Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen are very connected to companies in many different areas. They have a well-disciplined team of lawyers who work very hard and are very responsive to requests. ’

‘Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen are both extremely hardworking individuals who are capable of dealing with any task at hand.’

‘Very dedicated people whose skills and experiences in dispute resolution are outstanding.’

Principaux clients

Unicorn Metal Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised and represented a state-owned company in an international arbitration case against the consortium as contractor of an EPC contract.
  • Represented an owner of a bauxite – aluminum complex project in an international arbitration case with the contractor of the EPC contract.
  • Represented an energy corporation in objection to the recognition and enforcement of an arbitration award in Vietnam and Malaysia related to a Construction Subcontractor Agreement.

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC‘s clients benefit from the firm’s market expertise in energy and power work, with the practice regularly receiving instructions from some of Asia’s largest utility providers as well as from Vietnamese state-owned companies and oil & gas players. The team is also active in real estate project disputes, contract and agreement breaches, and joint venture disagreements. Founding partner and team head Luong Van Trung specialises in real estate, corporate, commercial, and investor-state arbitration, whereas Nguyen Viet Ha primarily focuses on energy-related disputes. Nguyen Hong Hai is chiefly active in the hospitality sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luong Van Trung


Autres avocats clés:

Nguyen Viet Ha; Nguyen Hong Hai


Les références

‘Lexcomm is a local firm with international standard of service and it always strives to improve its quality of services to clients. The firm has a strong team with competent individuals and very skilled leaders.’

‘Luong Van Trung is a leading practitioner in arbitration and shows profound knowledge of international arbitration practice and case management strategies. Trung also has a strong support team which helps him deal with complicated and facts-intensive cases. Being a popular VIAC arbitrator, Trung also has the advantage of understanding VIAC procedure and practice in-side-out. When clients choose Lexcomm for their disputes, they are put in good hands.’

‘Lexcomm has the experienced litigators in court and arbitral proceedings.’

Principaux clients

WHA Utilities and Power Public Company Limited


Uber Vietnam Limited and Uber B.V.


Vietnam Electricity


R & R Fitness Holding LTD


Thien Nam Offshore Service Joint Stock Company


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a Thai utilities and power service provider on an arbitration case dealing with post-completion covenants and the exercise of put option under the share purchase agreement.
  • Acted for Vietnamese respondents in a $38 million dispute at SIAC regarding an alleged breach of share purchase agreement., shareholders’ agreement and company manager’s duty.
  • Advised a state-owned electricity enterprise on a dispute arising out of coal supply agreements.

LNT & Partners

Transport-related infrastructure arbitrations comprise the flagship component of LNT & Partners work, with the team primarily engaged in contractual, supply and monetary disputes for clients in this space. Beyond this work, the team handles issues involving leading players in both Vietnam and Japan’s logistics, utilities and energy industries, as well as real estate and construction disagreements. The track record of team head Net Le includes a wide array of institutional arbitrations both in Vietnam and Singapore, with a notable proficiency in energy and infrastructure issues. Counsel Diep Nguyen is noted for her wide reaching practice and experience in cross-border matters. Associate Thinh Vu is well-versed acting for state-owned companies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Net Le


Autres avocats clés:

Diep Nguyen; Thinh Vu


Les références

‘They respond promptly; they are willing to explain local customs; they have good knowledge and insight; communication is professional.’

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Tilleke & Gibbins fields a strong arbitration practice that handles complex, international disputes involving global industry players, particularly as they pertain to labour, IP, insurance, and the construction and international trade sectors. Department head Loc Xuan Le handles the firm’s most consequential IP disputes, specialising in domain name-centred contentions, and also acts on arbitrations of energy and mineral-related disputes. Duc Anh Tran has been active in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in addition to his supporting role on IP mandates, while Tu Anh Tran is able to apply previous in-house VIAC experience in a wide array of contentious matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Loc Xuan Le


Autres avocats clés:

Duc Anh Tran; Tu Anh Tran


Principaux clients

FMC


Louis Dreyfus


Viterra


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