VILAF has considerable expertise in both international litigation and arbitration, and regularly appears before the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. The group also has unique knowledge assisting local and foreign law firms in labour and employment matters involving work permits, terminations, organisational restucturings, and disputes. The team is led by seasoned arbitrators Tung Ngo in Ho Chi Minh City, who acts for clients in disputes in sectors such as insurance, shipping, real estate and manufacturing, and Linh D. Nguyen in Hanoi, who is an expert in corporate, commercial and dispute resolution across multiple industries. Another name to note is Hien Tran in Ho Chi Minh City, who boasts a broad practice with considerable dispute resolution capabilities.

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Key clients

  • Green Planet Distribution Centre JSC
  • Marubeni Corporation
  • SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
  • NorthStandard P&I Club
  • Soga Pluto Company Limited
  • Cargill

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tung Ngo, Linh Nguyen

Other key lawyers

Hien Tran