Legal advice and representation for businesses managing commercial disputes, protecting their position and deciding what to do next.
A clear view of your dispute.
ANT Lawyers’ dispute resolution lawyers in Vietnam advise foreign investors and businesses on commercial disagreements, settlement negotiations, court proceedings and arbitration.
A dispute needs to be understood in the context of the business: what happened, what the records show, what is at stake and whether the parties can still work together.
We help clients assess their position, identify the documents and deadlines that matter, and choose a response that reflects both the legal issues and their commercial priorities.
How we can help
Early assessment and dispute strategy
Review of contracts, correspondence and the sequence of events to identify the issues in dispute. We assess potential claims, available evidence, procedural options and the practical steps needed to prepare a response.
Negotiation and mediation
Preparation for settlement discussions and representation in negotiations or mediation. We help clients evaluate proposed terms and document an agreement that addresses payment, performance, outstanding obligations and the consequences of non-compliance. Tuan Nguyen, Managing Partner, became a CEDR Accredited Mediator in 2018.
Commercial litigation
Advice and representation in commercial court proceedings, including contract, shareholder and business partnership disputes. We assist with case preparation, submissions, evidence and responses to the other party’s position.
Arbitration
Support with arbitration agreements, the choice of forum and conduct of proceedings. Our work includes preparing claims and defenses, organizing evidence and addressing the contractual and procedural questions that arise during a case.
Damages and evidence
Review of the records supporting alleged loss and the connection between the breach and the claim. We work with clients to organize contracts, delivery records, payment documents and other relevant material.
Recognition and enforcement
Advice on the steps available after a judgment, settlement or arbitral award, including questions concerning foreign awards in Vietnam. We consider enforceability and the practical route to recovery as part of dispute planning.
Selected Experience
Energy Company from Singapore
Energy| International arbitration
ANT Lawyers represented a Singapore energy company, in international arbitration concerning a dispute with a Vietnamese service provider.
Prominent Dutch chemicals and coatings company
Chemicals and coatings | Sales contract litigation
ANT Lawyers represented a prominent Dutch chemicals and coatings company in court proceedings concerning a sales of goods contract with a South Korean buyer. The matter involved a cross-border commercial dispute in the chemicals and coatings sector.
Prominent U.S. freight forwarding and logistics company
Freight forwarding and logistics | Multiparty court mediation
ANT Lawyers represented a prominent U.S. freight forwarding and logistics company in court mediation concerning a damages claim involving multiple parties, assisting the company in reaching a settlement of the dispute.
Global Arbitration Review — Vietnam Contributor
Tuan Nguyen and Thuong Nguyen of ANT Lawyers authored the Vietnam Q&A for Global Arbitration Review’s Commercial Arbitration Know-how, answering questions on Vietnam’s commercial arbitration framework and practice.
How We Work With You
Understand the dispute and your priorities
We begin by understanding the parties, the sequence of events, the commercial stakes and any immediate deadlines. We agree the scope of our initial review and identify the information needed to assess your position.
Assess evidence and available options
We review the relevant agreements and records, identify gaps in the evidence and explain the available routes. Our advice considers negotiation, mediation, litigation or arbitration as appropriate, together with costs, timing and practical recovery considerations.
Agree responsibility, scope and fees
We identify your main contact and the arrangements for partner oversight. We agree the work and fee basis, and discuss additional stages or changes in scope as the dispute develops.
Keep decisions and next steps clear
We agree reporting arrangements and keep you informed of material developments, deadlines and decisions requiring instructions. Settlement proposals and procedural choices are considered against your commercial objectives and the evolving legal position.
A practical resource
Prepare for your first dispute discussion
Use the two-page worksheet to organise the key facts, commercial priorities, records and decisions for an initial discussion. Keep any response, filing or hearing deadline visible while preparing the file.
Download the ANT Lawyers dispute preparation checklist (PDF)
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