Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Commercial Litigation, Investment Dispute Settlement

Construction & Projects

International Arbitration / Mediation

Managing Partner
Head of Dispute Resolution

With over 24 years of experience in legal practice, including several years as legal counsel to leading international corporations. Dr. Chau Huy Quang is recognised by the regional legal community as one of the most capable litigators. He is also a recognised  arbitrator and mediator in both Vietnam and the broader region.

Dr. Quang has consistently been recognised as a leading lawyer for Dispute Resolution, Construction, Intellectual Property, Shipping and Tax by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Chambers & Partners, IFLR 1000. Dr. Quang  is known to clients as a lawyer who “resolves a variety of challenging legal matters in Vietnam to get things done; he is also excellent at negotiating legal proceedings and out-of-court settlements.” Most recently, Dr. Quang was also the first Vietnamese counsel to be named  Regional Managing Partner of the Year at the Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2018.

Dr. Quang’s dedication to Rajah & Tann LCT’s  Dispute Resolution Practice Group has resulted in the team becoming one of the most prolific and knowledgeable in Vietnam, garnering a strong track-record of success. From 2010 to date, the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice has been recognised by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Asialaw Profiles, and Asian Legal Business as a leader in Vietnam. Under Dr. Quang's leadership, the practice has successfully represented clients and advised on a variety of local and international disputes spanning all major areas.

Dr. Quang’s experience covers foreign investment, commercial transactions, employment, investment arbitration, maritime and construction for both dispute settlement and transaction work. From complex construction disputes to arbitrations over projects of national significance, Dr. Quang has been highly regarded by clients for his advocacy and strategic advice, being able to untangle complex and sensitive disputes involving the State authorities. He has successfully litigated for and against governments and government-linked entities.

Dr. Quang is also a well-known lecturer at the Judicial Academy of the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam and is a respected arbitrator of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

He has been frequently called upon by the press and leading publications for his commentary on Vietnamese law, and has authored multiple articles in both foreign and domestic newspapers and magazines. He is a regularly presenter on topical issues for national and international forums, discussions and panels.

He is a visiting professor for both domestic and foreign law schools, including the law school of Dong A Law School (Busan) and Kobe University (Japan).

Vietnamese; English

Member, International Bar Association (IBA) Member, Vietnam Bar Federation Member, Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association Member, Law Association for Asia and the Pacific Jurist, Vietnam Jurist Association Lecturer, Judicial Academy of Ministry of Justice of Vietnam Listed Arbitrator, Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) Mediator of Vietnam Mediation Centre Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) Accredited Mediator of CEDR/IFC

Scientiae Juridicae Doctor (S.J.D.), Golden Gate University School of Law (San Francisco, CA), United States of America Master of International Trade law (LLM), University of the West of England (Bristol), United Kingdom Master of Laws, Bachelor of Law (LLM, LLB) Economics and Commercial Law, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Vietnam Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), International Studies, Hanoi National University, Vietnam