EPLegal stands tall in the top tier for its contentious energy and construction expertise. Peers laud the firm’s ubiquitous presence on major international project-related arbitrations. It is a leading energy law firm, deeply entrenched in the industry and regularly visible in major Vietnam power projects. Apart from the firm’s energy and construction specialisation, it also provides its diverse clientele with strong commercial dispute representation in both domestic and international matters. Commercial arbitration is a forte, with several of the firm’s lawyers serving as arbitrators of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre. The firm is also experienced in mediation and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Key dispute resolution contacts are founding partner and international arbitration and construction specialist, Tony Nguyen, managing partner Annie Ngo and partner Tuyen Nguyen.
The firm is representing Vietnam Oil & Gas Group in an arbitration case against a consortium contractor concerning a significant thermal power Plant project. The dispute involves claims and counterclaims related to payment obligations and legal issues arising from the EPC contract, exacerbated by sanctions affecting contract performance.
