Asset Recovery
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Asset Recovery in Vietnam: Turning Judgments into Cash
- 16 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Winning in court is only half the battle. In Vietnam, turning a judgment into actual recovery can be a long and complex journey, especially when assets are hidden, transferred, or held under another’s name. From freezing orders to criminal complaints, creditors have powerful tools at their disposal, but timing, strategy, and deep local insight are everything. In this post, Stephen Le breaks down Vietnam’s asset recovery framework, the types of assets that can be pursued, and...
Recovering Stolen or Hidden Assets in Vietnam
- 06 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
As Vietnam continues to integrate with global markets and attract foreign investment, the complexity of financial transactions and corporate structures has grown, along with the risk of asset concealment and misappropriation. Disputes over hidden wealth, diverted funds, and fraudulent transfers are increasingly common, affecting not only investors and companies but also private individuals in divorce, inheritance, and partnership disputes. The frustration for victims lies in not just losing assets, but also in the inability to locate...
Navigating Cross Border Debt Recovery in Vietnam
- 08 August 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Unpaid debts don’t stop at national borders and neither should your enforcement strategy. Whether you’re a foreign company facing a nonpaying Vietnamese counterparty, or a local creditor struggling to collect from overseas, cross-border debt recovery demands more than persistence. It requires deep legal insight, treaty awareness, and early action. In this post, Stephen Le outlines how creditors can recover debts in and out of Vietnam, from enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards, to securing interim relief...
Debt Recovery Through Arbitration or Litigation: Which is Better?
- 10 July 2025
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- by Stephen Le
When a debtor refuses to pay or contests a claim, the path to recovery is rarely straightforward. For both domestic and foreign creditors, the decision to pursue arbitration or litigation can significantly impact the outcome both legally and financially. Understanding the strengths, limitations, and enforcement potential of each method is essential for making the right strategic choice. In this article, we examine how arbitration and litigation differ as tools for debt dispute resolution, especially within the...
Cross-Border Debt Recovery in Vietnam
- 21 June 2025
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- by Stephen Le
In today’s interconnected economy, unpaid debts do not stop at national borders. As companies expand internationally, they face the increasing risk of defaulting debtors in foreign jurisdictions. These risks can impact financial stability, operational planning, and business relationships especially in contracts involving large sums or cross border partnerships. Vietnam, with its fast-growing role in global trade and investment, is both a frequent origin and destination in international debt disputes. Yet collecting on foreign debts or enforcing...
Asset Recovery in Vietnam: Legal Options for Creditors
- 13 June 2025
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- by Stephen Le
For many creditors, the frustration of securing a court judgment only to find the debtor’s assets hidden, transferred, or dissipated is all too familiar. In Vietnam, these challenges are amplified by jurisdictional nuances, procedural hurdles, and limited access to financial transparency. Despite holding valid claims or enforceable awards, many creditors find themselves navigating a maze of legal complexity in their pursuit of recovery. This includes domestic and foreign creditors facing evasive debtors, procedural ambiguity, and a...
