Dispute resolution: litigation in Vietnam

VILAF's varied workload includes insurance claims, as well as contentious matters relating to construction contracts, commercial agreements and IP infringements. One of the names to note at the firm is managing partner Tung Ngo, who has experience of acting for clients from sectors such as real estate, insurance and shipping. He co-heads the practice with Linh D. Nguyen, who has a strong track record in landmark litigation cases. Also recommended are Quynh Pham and Hien Tran.

YKVN fields a 15-strong litigation team, which is prominent in a broad cross-section of complex mandates. Luu Tien Dzung is experienced in handling multimillion-dollar contractual and foreign trade disputes before the Vietnamese courts. His client roster includes state-owned, domestic and international companies. Another key individual is Truong Trong Nghia, who undertakes a mix of domestic and cross-border litigation. In 2020, he led the advice to the former minister of the Ministry of Transport on a white-collar crime case concerning the transfer of toll rights of the Ho Chi Minh-Trung Luong Expressway project.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has a strong track record in real estate and construction disputes, with other core strengths including logistics, manufacturing, consumer goods and insurance cases. Managing partner Chau Huy Quang has experience of construction and foreign investment matters, among other areas. Senior associate Quach Vu An Khoa is also recommended.

Tilleke & Gibbins is particularly active in IP disputes, and it has a notable strength in enforcement matters against counterfeiters and infringers; the team includes Loc Xuan Le, who heads up the IP enforcement team in Hanoi, and also excels in domain name disputes. Elsewhere, the firm acts for clients in contentious labour and employment cases, as well as commercial litigation, including contractual disputes. Thomas Treutler, who is the managing director of the firm's Vietnam offices, is another active practitioner. Counsel Sarah Galeski joined from KPMG Law in Vietnam.

ATS Law Firm's team is highly skilled in disputes arising from commercial contracts and transactions, as well as labour matters, criminal cases and conflicts between shareholders and companies. Managing partner Vu Thi Thu Ha has a strong profile among international clients. She is supported by former judge Tran Hong Nhan.

Construction and real estate disputes have been a driver of work at Bizlink Lawyers, which has additional strengths in tax, labour and commercial litigation. Managing partner Do Trong Hai has extensive experience of representing clients in proceedings before the civil and economic courts. He co-heads the team with Nguyen Duc Manh, who regularly handles high value contractual disputes, particularly those relating to labour, construction and commercial investment.

EPLegal Limited handles domestic and cross-border litigation, which spans areas such as energy (including oil and gas), shipping and real estate, among others. Tony Nguyen and Annie Ngo jointly lead the team, which acts for clients such as DHL, AIG and Unicorn Metal Corporation.

At LNT & Partners, the team handles a broad cross-section of contentious mandates, including those relating to commercial contracts, construction, tax, labour and IP. Net Le, who leads the team, is active in disputes concerning major infrastructure projects and oil refineries. Tran Thai Binh, who heads up the real estate and infrastructure practice, is another name to note, as is Thuy Nguyen.