Vietnam

Established in 2007, ATIM is a full-service legal and consulting firm with a dedicated dispute settlement department. On the contentious front, the team primarily handles commercial and contract, corporate and M&A, employment, civil, real estate and family disputes. In addition to these areas, the firm was active on construction disputes over the past year. The firm has built close alliances with other regional law firms to offer a seamless service to clients. The three leaders of the dispute resolution team are senior partners Quang Trinh and Hien Nguyen, and managing partner Huynh Nguyen.

Bizlink Lawyers is a reputable law firm based in Vietnam, recognized for its expertise in various practice areas, including dispute resolution, commercial transactions, construction, and international arbitration. The firm has a robust dispute resolution team that excels in negotiation, mediation, litigation, and arbitration. They have successfully handled numerous high-stakes cases, including representing a Vietnamese company in an arbitration against a Korean corporation over a substantial contract dispute. In another high-value matter, the firm represented a leading Korean construction company in a court case against a Vietnamese owner regarding a luxury tower. Key individuals include managing partner Trong Do Hai, senior partner Duc Manh Nguyen, and Thi Hong Le and The Hung Nguyen.

Client feedback

"Our impression of Bizlink's expertise, problem-solving skills, professionalism, and sense of responsibility is very positive." – Construction 

"They are experienced in dealing with the court system in Vietnam." – Trade and customs 

Manh Nguyen Duc 

“Provided prompt service in many urgent situations.” 

Bross & Partners’ dispute resolution practice covers a range of practice areas including commercial, construction and energy, but it is particularly well-regarded for its strength in contentious intellectual property matters. The firm has three offices with each one focusing on a specific task: Hanoi covers all IP matters, Ho Chi Minh City handles prosecution and enforcement, while Da Nang is in charge of prosecution and investigation. The IP team’s main offshore clients primarily are from China and Korea, with specialisations in the consumer, and food and beverage sectors. The firm has a long roster of key clients that include Masan Group, Quoine Vietnam, Power China Huadong Corporation, Sino Hydro Corporation, Tenma Vietnam, Vietnam Expressway Corporation and Vifidi. The key partners for IP litigation are Le Quang Vinh and Nguyen Van Thai, while managing partner Tran Anh Hung is the go-to contact for commercial dispute resolution.

The disputes team at DT Law covers a vast array of practice areas and sectors in both domestic and cross-border conflicts. Its industry strengths are in banking and financial services, consumer goods and services, energy, industrials and manufacturing, infrastructure and real estate. The firm maintains offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Leading the dispute resolution offering are managing partner Nguyen Tat Thang, and partners Lam Phan Hoang and Duong Thanh Minh. At the time of submission, the firm had seven litigations in the domestic courts, one international arbitration and no less than four contentious matters with foreign elements.

The combination of Dentons and LuatViet has been fruitful since they joined together three years ago. Its caseload continues to grow, attracting an increasing number of international clients. The disputes offering remains a market staple for commercial litigation and arbitration in local and international forums, as well as out-of-court dispute settlement and the recovery of commercial debts. The team frequently represents corporate and government agency clients before the Vietnam International Arbitration Center, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. The disputes group is helmed by managing partner Canh Tran and senior partner Linh Tran.

Since its establishment nearly a decade ago in 2015, DIMAC Law Firm’s visibility continues to grow for complex dispute and international arbitration matters. The firm has offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang and Phu Quoc island. The disputes practice has experience at all levels of courts and covers contentious issues in the commercial, projects, contract, trade and employment areas, among others. The firm’s caseload contains numerous mandates in the banking and financial services and trade arenas, as well as in the projects and construction space. The litigation group is helmed by managing partner Pham Quoc Tuan and includes other notable partners Cong Nguyen and Tung Le.

Recently, DIMAC represented a Japanese company in an arbitration case involving a significant construction contract. It also assisted Sojitz Planet in contractual disputes with Rang Dong Long An Plastic Company, successfully navigating enforcement issues following an arbitration award.

Client feedback

"Dimac was able to successfully recover the full debt for us. " – Bankruptcy  

"They did well to catch up on the merits of the case, understand the problem, and ultimately, they protected us in the lawsuit.” – Commercial and transactions 

"They are very supportive, giving prompt responses, and have good sector knowledge and practice experience." – Commercial arbitration 

Linh Bui Cong Duy

“Linh Bui Cong Duy is proactive in providing service to clients.”

“He demonstrates mastery over cases, both in legal and factual aspects. He is accountable for achieving the best results that serve the client’s best interests. He adopts a solution-oriented and pragmatic approach.”

Pham Quoc Tuan

“Mr. Tuan is professional, extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise, and well-connected.”

“He is very supportive and responsive, understands the needs of clients well, and has excellent problem-solving skills.”

"The lead lawyer, Mr. Tuan, was very thorough, knowledgeable and well-connected. He helped us in almost every aspect when dealing with the misbehaving main contractor in a professional but firm and correct manner to settle the case in our interest. "

“He is able to clearly brief and analyze the main issues. His legal knowledge surpasses that of other lawyers with whom clients have interacted. He maintains consistent communication with clients and provides timely and effective updates.”

D&L Partners formally changed its name from Victory, as it was previously known, at the beginning of 2022. Its dispute offering is known for commercial litigation and arbitration, with experienced litigators including a vice-chair of the Quang Nam Province Bar Association and an arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) and the Pacific International Arbitration Centre.  Recently, the firm has been active in various energy and construction, consumer goods and real estate disputes. The team is experienced at all court levels and dispute resolution forums. This year the firm scaled up in the labour and employment rankings. Three partners lead the dispute resolution team: Viet Dung Tran, Tuyet Dung Le Thi and Van Hiep Trinh. Conmin, Hoa Binh Construction Group and TFL Hong Kong are recent, publishable clients. 

Dzungsrt & Associates offers well-rounded dispute resolution services, with extensive and deep expertise in arbitration and other forms of alternate dispute resolution. The firm relishes in its boutique and independent status, largely free of engagement conflicts that full-service firms are saddled by. Dzungsrt lawyers were directly involved in drafting the current law on commercial arbitration and contributed significantly to the 2017 Rules of Arbitration of the Vietnam International Arbitration Center. They also assisted in the drafting of the 2010 Law on Commercial Arbitration and sections of the 2015 Civil Procedure Code and by-laws guiding these statutes. Senior partner Manh Dzung Nguyen is the only Vietnamese member at the ICC International Court of Arbitration and a highly respected figure on the local arbitration scene. He is currently serving his third term as the only Vietnamese ICC court member to date. Recently, the team represented a Vietnamese construction company in a dispute with a Korean contractor over a construction agreement. Key individuals leading the disputes team apart from Dzung Nguyen are international arbitration specialists Ngoc Minh Nguyen and Thi Thu Trang, and litigation partner Vu Minh Ha Dang.

Elite Law Firm is a boutique IP firm that is adept at handling contentious IP matters, from patent litigation to enforcement. Key clients include LG, ABG-Nine West, Tokyo Life, BJ&T JSC, Finhay Vietnam JSC and The Face Shop. The key contact for disputes is managing partner Tuyen Nguyen Tran.

The firm represented M&K Holdings in filing court petitions requesting the cancellation of five administrative decisions issued by the Vietnam IP Office.

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. 

Global Vietnam Lawyers is a respected full-service firm that was founded six years ago. It has offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang. The dispute litigation group covers the full gamut of representation across commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. The firm is particularly noted for its contentious labour and employment expertise. A number of the lawyers have served as institutional or ad hoc arbitrators and mediators accredited by Vietnam International Arbitration Centre, Vietnam Mediation Centre, Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Centre and other domestic dispute resolution forums. The main partner and contact for disputes work is Thuan Dinh Quang. His contentious practice focuses on commercial and labour disputes, as well as international arbitration. Other key disputes leads include partners Tung Tran Thanh and Vy Le Quang.

Based in Saigon and Hanoi, Herman Henry & Dominic has a dispute resolution offering buttressed by veteran litigation and arbitration specialists. The team covers all manner of disputes, and is particularly well received by clients for its recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards practice. The three key partners for disputes are Hoang Tran, Dinh Le and Hai Tran.

In a notable highlight, the team acted for a construction company in a Vietnam International Arbitration Center arbitration with a real estate firm over alleged delays and non-refunded payments in a residential project.

Indochine Counsel is a Vietnam-based firm with a full-fledged litigation and arbitration offering. The firm has recently made notable strides in various sectors, particularly in real estate, construction, and commercial disputes. The dispute resolution group comprises key practitioners Tuan Pham, Duong Nguyen Thi Hong and Vu Pham Hoang. A highlight for the disputes team was successfully representing a foreign bank in a labour dispute, where it helped the client secure a favourable judgment that overturned a previous ruling. In another matter, the firm defended a construction-adjacent company in a case involving a multi-million dollar compensation claim, achieving a complete dismissal of the claims in court. 

Boutique dispute resolution firm Le & Tran is wholly dedicated to successfully resolving conflicts for clients. Its expertise spans complex commercial, intellectual property and labour disputes as well as construction arbitrations. On the commercial side, the firm has an excellent track record in disputes relating to breaches of commercial agreements, and sale and purchase transactions. The team has worked on cases across a vast spectrum of industries and claims sector strengths in shipping, manufacturing, energy, F&B, tax, real estate and logistics, among many others. Its busy principals are recognised among peers for their work with international clients. Managing partner Stephen Le helms the disputes team.

Client feedback

"Le & Tran is very professional with excellent processes and procedures. They employ high quality, experienced lawyers and support staff. They are also very good at communicating with the client via a range of communication tools. They are able to communicate clearly in English which is important for us." – Family and matrimonial 

"Their reply is precise and easy to understand. The turnaround time is good."– Labor and employment 

"Good, practically-oriented advice with solid knowledge of labour legislation and practice."– Labor and employment 

Stephen Le 

"Quickly understands the core of the problem and suggests several solutions. He tries to solve the problem rather than cite the law." 

"He is concise, supportive and tries his best to come up with alternative solutions wherever possible. He is very aware of building trust and clear about what is necessary and what isn’t." 

"Very competent and excellent understanding of Vietnamese family law. Easy to communicate with quick responses to any questions raised. Ability to quickly understand the key issues from the client's perspective." 

The dispute resolution offering at Lexcomm pairs well with its market-leading corporate and transactions practice. The team, based across two offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, is well-versed in various forms of dispute resolution management, and includes experienced litigators and arbitrators. The practice covers a host of areas such as financial services, domestic and international arbitration, investment, energy, insurance, post-M&A and tax disputes, and even product liability claims. A triumvirate of partners lead the disputes team as practice heads: Trung Luong Van, Ha Nguyen Viet and Hai Nguyen Hong. In the area of international arbitration, Lexcomm successfully represented a local regulator in a significant ongoing dispute related to coal procurement. On the commercial disputes side, the team recently acted for a domestic company as landlord in a leasing disagreement with the tenant. 

LNT & Partners has a top-tier commercial disputes practice with extensive experience in arbitration. It is one of the go-to firms for international arbitration, boasting an extensive and impressive portfolio of domestic and international cases resolved through major arbitral forums around the globe. It is a pioneer in ICC representation in Vietnam. The firm, keen on exploring and promoting alternative forms of dispute resolution, also boasts four certified mediators. The firm offers full-service dispute resolution services, including representation at all stages of the litigation process. The firm has built a strong reputation through its extensive experience handling complex cases for state-run entities, large domestic companies, and multinational corporations across various industries.

It was the first firm to do a mediation case at the Vietnam Mediation Centre, in 2018. Arbitration head Net Le is one of only two Vietnamese arbitrators on the panel of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). The firm has an office in Singapore to assist clients with SIAC arbitration and strengthen its international arbitration practice.

Firm managing partner Net Le is an international arbitration specialist, but his practice also focuses on banking and finance, infrastructure, construction and energy disputes. Partner Thanh Minh Vu specialises in corporate governance and M&A, with a strong track record in project finance, while partner Anh Tuan Nguyen is also a notable figure, focusing on antitrust and competition law. Other key partners for disputes include Nguyen Ha Quyen Hoang and Thai Binh Tran.

All the cases the firm submitted to Benchmark are confidential. 

With an established presence in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City since 1995, Mayer Brown offers dispute resolution services with a focus on international arbitration. The firm consistently handles contentious matters for energy, infrastructure and natural resources clients, and has a heavy concentration of renewable energy sector and gas price review disputes. Cases managed by the firm include price review arbitration, restructuring-related disputes, M&A-related disputes, shareholder disputes and investment arbitration disputes.

Phuoc & Partners has been a presence in the legal market for nearly two decades. On the disputes side, the firm is noted for its strengths in contentious employment and tax matters. The practice handles up to 150 new cases per year, with the majority being labour-related disputes but also fanning out across tax, real estate, banking, intellectual property and other commercial matters. The disputes team is led by managing partner Phuoc Nguyen Huu and senior partner Thu Duong Tieng. Both specialise in contentious tax and labour matters. Clients of the firm include AIA, Bosch, Bayer, Cargill, DHL, Fulbright University Vietnam Corporation, GS25 Vietnam, Intel, Lazada and Maersk.

The dispute offering at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers covers litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. It is best known for its high-stakes, complex arbitration expertise. Helming the disputes practice are managing partner Huy Quang Chau and deputy managing partner Logan Leung. The team regularly acts for clients before the People’s Courts at all levels and is active in advocating before all the major arbitration forums in Vietnam and around the region. The firm has carved a niche for complex arbitral proceedings, including recently in investment disputes for and against Vietnamese state entities. The firm is experienced in construction, investment and trade-related arbitration matters, covering pre-arbitration proceedings, arbitration and post-arbitration, including award recognition and enforcement. 

The Vietnam branch of Tilleke & Gibbins has a well-regarded contentious intellectual property practice, having handled nearly 85% of all invention patent litigation cases in Vietnam so far and argued in some of the first patent infringement cases every heard by the Vietnamese courts. The firm has also been a pioneer in domain name disputes within Vietnam and is a go-to name for big pharma. Electronics and biotechnology clients are increasingly relying on the firm for contentious patent matters too. The firm pairs with a local firm, T&G Law Firm, allowing it to handle local litigation in the country.

The firm is also recognized for its labor and employment practice, which is considered one of the best in the country, handling a wide range of disputes and providing comprehensive services to clients. It has experience with disputes related to international trade, labour, construction, insurance, wrongful acts, director’s liability and white-collar crime. Tilleke’s regional aviation practice is a known market leader. Partner Loc Xuan Le heads up the dispute resolution team and other key members include aviation specialist Chuyen Hong Huu Le and employment partner Kien Trung Trinh.

In a recent highlight, the firm assisted a European auto parts manufacturer in recovering a substantial amount from a car manufacturer after a payment dispute. Another notable matter was the firm's involvement in a high-profile case related to online fraud, where it represented a UK-based insurance broker. The team worked closely with Vietnamese authorities to investigate and recover funds lost due to hacking.

Client feedback

"Tilleke & Gibbins' team was extremely hardworking and supportive. With limited time before the hearing, Tilleke & Gibbins provided tremendous support, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness, strategic expertise, and commitment to protecting our interests. They demonstrated strong commercial awareness by supporting us in reaching a settlement with the counterparty just three hours before the first official hearing. Although continuing with arbitration could have resulted in higher legal fees for them, they prioritized the client's best interests and actively assisted us in negotiating a favourable settlement." – International arbitration 

"They are very familiar with Vietnamese law and the arbitration process at VIAC." – International arbitration 

"Pro-active notification of potential issues or concerns and ensuring that we are well-prepared to address these issues." – White-collar crime 

Anh Duc Tran 

"During the dispute case, I worked directly with Duc. Duc was highly responsive, providing near 24/7 availability during critical phases of the case. Throughout our engagement with Tilleke & Gibbins, Duc demonstrated strong leadership, deep legal knowledge, and a keen commercial awareness that significantly contributed to the success of our case." 

Loc Xuan Le 

"He is highly responsive. We reached out to our contact in Tilleke Thailand and within three hours, we received the initial email from Loc identifying himself as our single point of contact. 
He is also able to bring the right team members to address our various concerns."  

Tu Anh Tran 

"Familiar with legal and arbitration practice, able to respond quickly to questions." 

Full-service firm VCI Legal has an active dispute resolution practice, often working for its transactional clients in dispute settlement. It regularly works with foreign investors, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds, banks, investment funds and other major financial institutions. The firm has offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The team is well-versed in investor-state dispute settlement with a distinguished track record in tackling this specialised area. The lead contacts for dispute resolution are managing partner and investment arbitration specialist Tuan Phung and partner Kent Wong. 

VILAF is a prominent law firm in Vietnam, recognized for its expertise across various practice areas, including dispute resolution. It is well-versed in cross-border, complex contentious matters involving commercial and transactions, construction, international arbitration, and employment issues, among others. Its collaborative approach and deep understanding of the local and international legal landscape have positioned VILAF as a trusted advisor to both local and foreign clients. The firm's strengths lie in its comprehensive understanding of the Vietnamese legal landscape, coupled with a robust network of partnerships with leading law firms worldwide

Key leaders of the litigation and arbitration offering include dispute resolution specialists Tung Ngo and Linh Nguyen. Quynh Pham and Hien Tran are also prominent partners handling contentious matters.

In the area of commercial and transactions disputes, VILAF successfully assisted Tran Thi Lam Mai Anh Company in navigating complex disputes related to contract breaches. The firm's ability to negotiate settlements has helped clients avoid lengthy litigation. 

The firm’s construction disputes portfolio is active and robust. For instance, the team acted for Green Planet Distribution Centre and helped it to come to an amicable resolution with its contractors, ensuring smooth operations without prolonged litigation.

For international arbitration, the firm has garnered recognition for its ability to represent clients in high-profile, high-stakes and complex cases. For example, the firm represented an individual in a significant arbitration case against China Huadian Engineering. The lawyers managed the case through various legal phases and ultimately securing a victory for its client. The firm has handled numerous arbitration proceedings at regional forums such as SIAC, HKIAC and VIAC.

Vision & Associates maintains a strong presence in the disputes arena among local firms. Its domestic intellectual property practice remains one of the best in the country with more than 56 fee earners. In addition to court representation for clients, the firm also provides mediation, negotiation, enforcement and arbitration services. The core partners involved in commercial dispute resolution and litigation are Trong Hieu Dang and Tuan Anh Le. Managing partner Nghiem Xuan Bac Pham and executive partner Quynh Anh Le play vital roles as well. The key partners for IP litigation are Quang Hung Do and Thi Thu Ha Nguyen. Active clients of the firm include Zinio Vietnam, Motion Picture Association and KEB Hana Bank.

Client feedback

"Vision & Associates excels in providing prompt and comprehensive feedback on trademark matters. Their opinions are thorough and well-considered, always keeping the client's best interests in mind. This level of attentiveness and professionalism significantly enhances the quality of their trademark services." – Intellectual property 

"The lawyers had a good working attitude and were experienced. They studied the case carefully." – Real estate 

Do Quang Hung 

"Do Quang Hung is highly regarded for his exceptional expertise in IP law and his ability to provide clear, strategic advice. His responsiveness and thoroughness in addressing client concerns are commendable. Additionally, his proactive approach and strong communication skills significantly enhance client satisfaction." 

YKVN is recognised by the market as having one of the most formidable and largest dispute resolution teams in the country. On the local front, the firm captures a sizable share of complex and high-stakes litigation and arbitration matters in the market. Its international arbitration practice is well-established and continues to steadily grow across borders. It has a Singapore office housing highly qualified and experienced lawyers to service its local and regional clients. YKVN’s consistent track record of acting as lead counsel on international arbitrations has resulted in its placement as the only firm in the highest band of our new international arbitration table. The firm’s Vietnam-based litigation team comprises 15 lawyers including seven partners, while the Singapore office is staffed by eight lawyers, four of whom are partners that regularly engage in international arbitration matters at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). The firm has continued strength on strength over the last 12 months, with activity increasing substantially across its three core disputes areas of commercial litigation, international arbitration and white-collar crime.

Partners Nghia Truong Trong and Dzung Luu Tien are key disputes contacts in Vietnam, while international arbitration specialists K Minh Dang, K Nguyen Do and Thang Pham are based in the firm’s Singapore office. Dang is the only Vietnamese member of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and the KCAB International Arbitration Committee.

ZNA Law Company has offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The disputes offering has handled over a hundred cases in the past two years and regularly collaborates with multiple smaller local law offices to handle domestic disputes. The key contacts for the disputes practice are managing partner Din Vu Khanh, and senior partners Khoi Nguyen Tuan, Thong Nguyen Cao and Dang Do Xuan. In a recent highlight, the team acted for a Chinese hydroelectric equipment manufacturing company on its dispute with a Vietnam-based JSC. In another case, an American distribution company instructed the firm for its sales contract dispute with a Vietnamese company over the failure to deliver a sizable order of medical gloves.