The dispute resolution group at VILAF is well-versed in a wide variety of disputes before the Vietnamese courts. It has particular expertise in assisting local and foreign companies in their labour and employment matters, such as work permits, termination, organisational restructuring and other related disputes. The group is led by Tung Ngo in Ho Chi Minh City who acts for clients in industries such as insurance, shipping, real estate and manufacturing, and is also experienced representing international companies in M&A, corporate and commercial matters. He leads alongside Linh Nguyen in Hanoi, who has extensive experience in the corporate, commercial and dispute resolution areas, including on issues such as construction, insurance, trading and employment. In Ho Chi Minh City, Hien Tran has extensive experience in litigation in various forums, and Hanh Vo is another key contact.

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Key clients

  • EVN Power Generation Corporation 1
  • Man Wah Industrial Company Limited and Timberland Company Limited
  • Phuc Long Port Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised a Singaporean company against a Vietnamese company concerning the damage to a crane under a lease contract before Singapore Court.
  • Advised Phuc Long Port Company Limited on its legal position in its customer’s claim for damages to goods due to an inland waterway collision accident.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tung Ngo, Linh Nguyen

Other key lawyers

Hien Tran, Hanh Vo