Baker McKenzie represents a broad range of clients in all types of commercial disputes and has extensive experience defending actions brought by local government authorities. The group is particularly gifted in the construction and renewable energy sectors, and has unique knowledge advising on trade secret infringement, copyright, customs and tax cases. Described as ‘very experienced in cross-border disputes‘, practice head Minh Tri Quach in Hanoi is an accomplished litigator who focuses commercial and construction disputes, and is also knowledgeable in debt recovery, copyright, anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy issues. Also in Hanoi, Ngoc Quan Hoang regularly represents clients in civil and administrative proceedings before the Vietnamese courts and is also an expert in construction disputes as well as in consumer protection, civil and commercial contracts, corporate and trade compliance matters. The group also includes Ngoc Thuy Vy Vo in Ho Chi Minh City who specialises in dispute resolution and corporate compliance.

The dispute resolution group at VILAF is well-versed in a wide variety of disputes before the Vietnamese courts. It has particular expertise in assisting local and foreign companies in their labour and employment matters, such as work permits, termination, organisational restructuring and other related disputes. The group is led by Tung Ngo in Ho Chi Minh City who acts for clients in industries such as insurance, shipping, real estate and manufacturing, and is also experienced representing international companies in M&A, corporate and commercial matters. He leads alongside Linh Nguyen in Hanoi, who has extensive experience in the corporate, commercial and dispute resolution areas, including on issues such as construction, insurance, trading and employment. In Ho Chi Minh City, Hien Tran has extensive experience in litigation in various forums, and Hanh Vo is another key contact.

YKVN has expertise in both white-collar and commercial litigation, and especially in matters involving cross-border disputes. The group represents a broad range of international corporations and businesses, and is particularly well-versed in the construction, housing and real estate sectors. The group is co-led by seasoned litigator Truong Trong Nghia in Ho Chi Minh City, and Luu Tien Dzung in Hanoi, who specialises in commercial and construction disputes and regularly represents state-owned, domestic and international companies in foreign trade and contractual disputes. It is also overseen by K. Minh Dang in Singapore, who focuses on complex projects and disputes. In Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hong Ha is particularly experienced in trade disputes, and Ngo Minh Hung specialises in a broad range of disputes, with emphasis on areas such as construction, trade, corporate, and healthcare and pharmaceutical.

With a client base that includes domestic and foreign corporations and companies in a broad range of sectors, Bizlink Lawyers has a well-established practice in all aspects of dispute resolution. The team boasts expertise in legal advice to clients before disputes arise, representing clients in negotiation, court litigation and arbitration. The group also has particular capabilities in disputes relating to construction, commerce, real estate and labour law. Key figures in the team include Do Trong Hai, who works between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and is highly knowledgeable in construction, commerce, investment and tax disputes, and Nguyen Duc Manh in Hanoi, who represents clients such as state-owned, local and foreign corporations in contractual disputes, especially in the construction, commercial investment and labor sectors. Le Thi Hong Van in Ho Chi Minh City and Nguyen The Hung in Hanoi are also notable contacts for dispute resolution.

LE & TRAN is particularly well-placed to represent a variety of high-profile corporations across a broad range of sectors, and the team regularly assists clients on matters involving shareholder, contractual, insurance and labour disputes. The group also has considerable capabilities in white-collar crime, family dispute resolution, and judgment enforcement. The team is led by Stephen Le Hoang Chuong in Ho Chi Minh City who ‘has exceptional foresight in terms of the strategic running of cases‘ and specialises in high-profile commercial litigation. In Ho Chi Minh City, other key figures include Benjamin Truong, who focuses on commercial, corporate and labour disputes, Hannah Huynh, who is experienced in matters in investment and corporate compliance, and Victor Nguyen Ha Thanh Vu, who specialises in employment, enforcement and litigation.

With expertise in both traditional and alternative dispute resolution, LNT & Partners represents clients across multiple industries, including state-owned enterprises, local and multinational corporations, in a broad range of disputes. The group has a particular focus on tax litigation and debt collection and recovery matters, and is especially well-versed in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, finance, tech and manufacturing. Le Net leads from Hanoi, handling a range of complex disputes, and Nguyen Cong Phu leads from Ho Chi Minh City. Both based in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Thi Diep is experienced in the construction, petroleum and real estate sectors, and Luong Trung Van Nhi has a broad dispute resolution practice that includes expertise in commercial, labour, administrative, and matrimonial and family disputes.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has an excellent dispute resolution and commercial litigation practice. The group acts for multiple international clients in the oil and gas sector and is also experienced in clear energy disputes involving solar, wind and hydropower. It is well-versed in disputes relating to tax, contracts, real estate and insurance. The group is led by Chau Huy Quang, who has extensive experience with dispute resolution involving issues such as foreign investment, commercial, employment, maritime law and construction. Other key members of the team are seasoned arbitrator Logan Leung, and Quach Vu An Khoa, who acts in disputes across a variety of disciplines.

Tilleke & Gibbins represents both domestic and multinational clients in a broad range of commercial and criminal disputes, with particular emphasis on areas such as international trade, labour, construction, intellectual property, insurance, wrongful acts and white-collar crime. The group also has unique expertise in patent litigation and domain name disputes. The practice is spearheaded by Loc Xuan Le in Hanoi, an expert in IP enforcement and litigation. Also in Hanoi, the team includes Duc Anh Tran, seasoned in both litigation and arbitration in sectors including aviation, energy, construction, insurance and trade and knowledgeable in IP disputes, and Tu Anh Tran who specialises in commercial disputes, with notable expertise in the aviation sector.

With considerable experience litigating trade disputes, ATIM has a seasoned team of litigators in Ho Chi Minh City, boasting notable expertise in disputes involving business, corporate and M&A, and employment, as well as a broad range of civil disputes such as contract, land, property and marriage. The group is led by business expert Quang Trinh who represents a wide variety of national and international clients in disputes across multiple sectors. Other notable contacts in the dispute resolution team include Hien Nguyen, Huynh Nguyen and Diem Vu.

ATS Law Firm in Hanoi has a well-established practice representing domestic and foreign companies in both the public and private sectors in a broad range of disputes, and has extensive experienced with mandates involving mediation and conciliation, litigation proceedings at courts of all levels, and the enforcement of legally effective judgments. Leading the group, Vu Thi Thu Ha has a broad dispute resolution practice and is an expert in sectors such as real estate, construction, energy and trading. Tran Hong Nhan is also an expert in dispute resolution. Another key lawyer is Nguyen Nhu Thai Linh who specialises in commercial, civil and labour disputes.

Frasers Law Company has an active dispute resolution group in Ho Chi Minh City that regularly advises on disputes involving commercial, property, shareholders, employment and intellectual property law. The team has particular expertise in industries such a banking and financial services, construction, energy, logistics and shipping, manufacturing, property and TMT. The practice is led by Mark Fraser who has considerable experience with dispute resolution. Another key figure is Gwendoline Brooker, who joined the firm in January 2024, and has considerable experience in cross-jurisdictional disputes in the energy space.

With a client base that includes companies in a wide variety of sectors, the dispute resolution group at Vina Legal has experience representing clients in court proceedings both in Vietnam as well as abroad, and has particular experience handling matters with a cross-border element. The practice is led by Duong Quang Long in Hanoi.