Global Vietnam Lawyers‘ team is very experienced in representing clients in cases in the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre, often arising from commercial, construction and investment disputes. Dinh Quang Thuan, Tran Thanh Tung and Le Quang Vy are the practitioners to note.

Overseen by Minh Tri Quach in Hanoi, the dispute resolution practice at Baker McKenzie garners praise for its 'high level of technical proficiency' in both arbitration and litigation. The group is sought after by high-profile international clients for its expertise in advising on cross-border arbitration cases. Renewable energy and construction disputes form the backbone of the practice, however the team is equally adept at assisting with arbitration cases involving employment, commodities, securities and intellectual property issues. The department also counts corporate and commercial disputes as core areas of strength. Other key practitioners to note include Frederick Burke in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi-based Ngoc Quan Hoang, who focuses on disputes in the construction and aviation sectors.

At boutique firm Dzungsrt & Associates LLC, cross-border dispute resolution mandates form the backbone of the practice. The team fields expertise in advising clients in a broad range of sectors, including construction, oil and gas, insurance, and real estate, on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Practice head Nguyen Ngoc Minh is well versed in representing domestic and international clients in arbitration proceedings heard under VIAC, ICC, SIAC, and HKIAC rules. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang is a key contact for international arbitration matters, while Dang Vu Minh Ha handles commercial and maritime sector disputes. In Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Ha Han is a name to note for shipping disputes. Unless stated otherwise, all named lawyers are based in Hanoi.

VILAF's team is highly experienced in handling complex arbitration cases. The group frequently represents clients in litigation and international arbitration, often in proceedings heard under VIAC and SIAC rules. The department routinely assists clients in the maritime, finance, construction, energy, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, aviation, and insurance sectors with matters concerning the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Hanoi-based Linh D. Nguyen co-heads the practice with Tung Ngo, based in the Ho Chi Minh City office; both lawyers are highly regarded arbitrators in Vietnam. Hien Tran, also based in Ho Chi Minh City, has a strong track record in the arbitration space, and Hanoi-based Minh Doan focuses on disputes related to construction, investments, employment, and insurance matters.

Minh Dang leads YKVN's international arbitration practice from Singapore, and the group is well regarded for its strength in handling complex Vietnam-related international arbitration cases. The team has an excellent track record in advising on multi-jurisdictional shareholder disputes, often representing clients before various arbitral institutions, including the VIAC, SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. Nguyen Do and Thang Pham act on matters in the construction, oil and gas, projects, investments, and professional liability areas. Arbitrator Truong Trong Nghia, based in Ho Chi Minh City, is a key contact.

The dispute resolution team at LNT & Partners is very well known for representing state-owned enterprises in arbitration proceedings arising from infrastructure and energy sector projects; Le Net is well versed in advising on transport and energy-related disputes, and Vu Thanh Minh assists with arbitration proceedings concerning the financial and infrastructure sectors. The group is sought after for its solid track record in appearing in cases heard under VIAC, SIAC, and ICC rules. Nguyen Cong Phu, Luong Trung Van Nhi, and Nguyen Anh Tuan are key practitioners to note.

Overseen by Chau Huy Quang in Ho Chi Minh City, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers‘ dispute resolution practice has established strength in handling international arbitration cases. Quang is highly regarded for his expertise in arbitration, litigation and mediation, and is sought after for advising on high-profile investment and construction-related disputes. The group continues to handle a high volume of work from clients in the oil and gas sector. Logan Leung is well known for appearing in cases heard under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, VIAC, and CAA rules. Quach Vu An Khoa is a key contact.

ACSV Legal‘s dispute resolution offering predominantly focuses on international commercial arbitration, however the practice is equally adept at handling investigations arising from whistleblowing reports. Thang Nguyen and arbitration expert Minh Nguyen jointly head the practice, in which Thieu Mai is a practitioner to note. All named lawyers are based in Ho Chi Minh City.

The dispute resolution team at APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC is led by Etienne Laumonier, who brings extensive expertise in competition law. The group is sought after for its strength in handling cross-border disputes, with a solid track record in appearing in international arbitration matters heard under ICC, UNCITRAL, and VIAC rules.

Bizlink Lawyers is highly knowledgeable in both domestic and international arbitration procedures, with experience in handling construction, commercial, and labour disputes. Do Trong Hai fields extensive experience in arbitration, with a solid track record in advising on construction, commercial, investment, and tax disputes. Nguyen Duc Manh is well versed in handling cases involving contractual disputes.

At Frasers Law Company, the team is very experienced in assisting domestic and international clients with a wide range of disputes; IP, shareholder and commercial disputes are key areas of instruction for the group. Based in Hanoi, practice head Gwendoline Brooker is highly regarded for her expertise in handling international arbitration and cross-border disputes. In the Ho Chi Minh City office, the ‘commercial and very experienced’ Mark Fraser is a name to note, as is Nguyen Le Quynh Chi, who brings experience in advising on commercial and shipping disputes.

At Lexcomm Vietnam LLC, the ‘dedicated, incisive and responsive’ team is very experienced in handling both arbitration and litigation, often appearing before domestic courts and a wide range of international arbitration institutions. Practice head Luong Van Trung, who is based in Ho Chi Minh City, fields extensive expertise in arbitration, with a solid track record in appearing in cases heard under VIAC, SIAC, and CIETAC rules. Trung is sought after for advising on real estate, construction, investment, corporate, commercial, and energy sector disputes; he is ably supported by Nguyen Viet Ha and Nguyen Hong Hai in Hanoi.

Tilleke & Gibbins' practice has extensive experience in assisting clients with disputes in the aviation, employment, construction, international trade, insurance and investment areas, often involving cross-border elements. IP matters are a key area of strength for the group; Loc Xuan Le brings expertise in patent litigation. Tu Anh Tran is a key contact for commercial arbitration cases.