Litigation Country Comparative Guide 2021 – Vietnam Chapter

1. What are the main methods of resolving commercial disputes?

In Vietnam, disputes can be settled in court, or out of court via negotiation, mediation or arbitration. In general, disputes are mainly resolved via litigation. For commercial disputes, commercial arbitration is also a significant dispute resolution method.

2. What are the main procedural rules governing commercial litigation?

Litigation proceedings in Vietnam are mainly governed by the Civil Procedure Code ("CPC"). Litigation rules can also be found in some other substantive rules such as the statute of limitations under the Civil Code or the pre-litigation procedures under the Land Law or the Labour Code.

3. What is the structure and organisation of local courts dealing with commercial claims? What is the final court of appeal?