With unique expertise in arbitrations in the construction and renewable energy sectors, Baker McKenzie has an excellent dispute resolution practice, which advises on all aspects of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution and is especially well-versed in cross-border mandates. The group is experienced in arbitrations in all of the major institutions and bodies and is also active in the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre. It regularly handles arbitrations related to employment, intellectual property, investments, acquisitions and securities. Practice head Minh Tri Quach in Hanoi is a skilled arbitrator who focuses on commercial and construction disputes. Other key figures in the team include Frederick Burke in Ho Chi Minh City and Ngoc Quan Hoang in Hanoi.

VILAF has considerable expertise in both international litigation and arbitration, and regularly appears before the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. The group also has unique knowledge assisting local and foreign law firms in labour and employment matters involving work permits, terminations, organisational restucturings, and disputes. The team is led by seasoned arbitrators Tung Ngo in Ho Chi Minh City, who acts for clients in disputes in sectors such as insurance, shipping, real estate and manufacturing, and Linh D. Nguyen in Hanoi, who is an expert in corporate, commercial and dispute resolution across multiple industries. Another name to note is Hien Tran in Ho Chi Minh City, who boasts a broad practice with considerable dispute resolution capabilities.

Overseen by Minh Dang in Singapore, the firm’s head of international arbitration, YKVN has ‘extensive knowledge and experience’ in dispute resolution, and is especially well-versed in arbitration matters involving a cross-border element. The group represents a broad range of clients in a wide variety of industries. Another notable member of the arbitration team is Truong Trong Nghia in Ho Chi Minh City. Both based in Singapore, Nguyen Do and Thang Pham are also key contacts for international arbitration.

Praised as ‘leading arbitration lawyers in Vietnam‘, boutique firm Dzungsrt & Associates LLC specialises in dispute resolution, with particular emphasis on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The team has unique expertise in commercial arbitration, as well as in shipping and maritime matters. It is also experienced in the construction, oil and gas, corporate and joint ventures, sales of goods, insurance and real estate sectors. All based in Hanoi, the group is led by Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang and Dang Vu Minh Ha.

The dispute resolution and international arbitration group at Frasers Law Company has considerable expertise in arbitration. The team has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, such as property, shareholder, employment and intellectual property disputes. It is knowledgeable in a broad range of sectors, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, logistics, manufacturing and TMT. The practice is led from Ho Chi Minh City by Mark Fraser. Joining the group in January 2024, Gwendoline Brooker is also a key contact for arbitration.

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC boasts a seasoned group of litigators and arbitrators who have extensive experience in various forms of dispute resolution in Vietnam, including litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The team is knowledgeable in a broad range of sectors and has ‘deep expertise in energy-related litigation and arbitration‘. Leading the group, Luong Van Trung in Ho Chi Minh City specialises in investment, finance, real estate and construction, commercial and energy-related disputes. In Hanoi, Nguyen Viet Ha has ‘top-level legal and sector expertise‘ and focuses on disputes in energy, TMT and competition, while Nguyen Hong Hai specialises in labour, cross-border investment and shareholder cases.

LNT & Partners has extensive expertise in both traditional and alternative dispute resolution and is notably well-versed in international arbitration before a variety of global institutions. The group acts for both state-owned enterprises as well as local and multinational corporations, and is especially skilled in the projects, energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as in tax matters. In Hanoi, Le Net handles a variety of complex disputes and is a highly experienced arbitrator, while Vu Thanh Minh is particularly knowledgeable in projects and energy issues. Both in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Cong Phu and Luong Trung Van Nhi are also key contacts for arbitration.

The dispute resolution practice at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has reputable capabilities in arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution forms. The team has unique expertise acting for international clients in oil and gas projects, as well as in clean energy disputes relating to solar, wind and hydropower. It has considerable experience appearing before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Practice head and highly-experienced arbitrator and mediator Chau Huy Quang in Ho Chi Minh City has extensive experience representing international corporations in disputes involving foreign investment, commercial transactions, employment, maritime law and construction. Also in Ho Chi Minh City, other key figures in the team include Quach Vu An Khoa who is seasoned in disputes involving commercial, labour, intellectual property and administrative law, and international arbitration specialist Logan Leung.

APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC is highly knowledgeable in both local and international litigation and arbitration procedures, with experience in multiple forums. With particular expertise acting in cross-border mandates, the group has extensive experience representing international corporations in sectors such as oil and gas, construction and engineering in arbitration proceedings. Key figures in the team for all dispute resolution matters include Nicolas Audier, Bernadette Fahy and Antoine Logeay.

ACSV Legal has an expert dispute resolution group that focuses on commercial arbitration. The team represents a broad range of national and international clients, and also has considerable experience handling complex investigations arising from whistleblowing reports. The practice is co-led by special counsel and seasoned arbitrator Minh Nguyen, and Mark Oakley who is an expert in foreign direct investment. Both are based in Ho Chi Minh City alongside Thang Nguyen, another key contact for commercial arbitration.

With a client base that consists of a wide variety of domestic and foreign corporations and companies, the dispute resolution group at Bizlink Lawyers has extensive experience with negotiation, mediation, litigation and arbitration. The team is especially well-versed in arbitration matters in the construction, commercial and labour sectors. Based in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Do Trong Hai is a seasoned arbitrator whose experience spans multiple practice areas and sectors. Other key contacts for arbitration matters are Nguyen Duc Manh and Nguyen The Hung in Hanoi, and Le Thi Hong Van in Ho Chi Minh City.

With unique capabilities handling IP disputes, the arbitration team at Tilleke & Gibbins acts for clients in all aspects of disputes involving areas such as international trade, labour, construction and insurance. The group also has considerable experience handling international arbitration disputes. Practice head Loc Xuan Le in Hanoi ‘thinks commercially‘ and is an expert in IP enforcement and litigation, as well as being seasoned in arbitration. The team in Hanoi also includes Duc Anh Tran and Tu Anh Tran who both have considerable experience in dispute resolution.