Commercial Disputes

Commercial dispute resolution is one of the most complex areas of Vietnamese law, requiring deep understanding of both commercial legislation and business practice. Attorney Vo Thien Hien has directly handled hundreds of commercial disputes with total values reaching billions of Vietnamese dong.

Common commercial disputes include: sale of goods contracts, service agreements, shipping contracts, construction disputes, insurance claims, banking credit disputes, and shareholder/member disputes.

For court litigation, Attorney Vo Thien Hien represents clients at all court levels from district courts to the Supreme People's Court. Proceedings follow the Code of Civil Procedure 2015 and the Commercial Law 2005, including mediation, first-instance trial, appeal, and cassation.

For commercial arbitration, Attorney Vo Thien Hien has extensive experience at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and international arbitration institutions. Commercial arbitration offers key advantages: confidentiality, speed, finality of awards, and international enforcement under the New York Convention 1958.

Choosing between court litigation and arbitration depends on multiple factors: dispute value, confidentiality needs, international elements, dispute resolution clauses in the contract, and enforcement strategy.

With over 20 years of practice, Attorney Vo Thien Hien is trusted by domestic and international businesses for his strategic analysis, effective negotiation, and professional advocacy in both courts and arbitration.

Commercial dispute resolution typically takes 6 months to 2 years depending on the nature of the case and chosen resolution method.