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Litigating Shareholder Disputes in Vietnam: Court vs. Arbitration
- 14 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Shareholder disputes are becoming increasingly common in Vietnam, especially as more companies involve multiple owners, joint ventures, and foreign investors. These disagreements often arise from unclear roles, profit-sharing issues, or decisions made without consensus. In many cases, tensions grow when minority shareholders feel sidelined or when major financial decisions are made without proper transparency. Whether it’s a conflict between partners in a 50-50 venture or an allegation of misusing company assets, how a dispute is handled...
How to Dissolve a Company in Vietnam
- 04 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Closing a business in Vietnam involves far more than simply ceasing operations. Whether you’re a foreign investor exiting the market or a local entrepreneur winding down due to financial challenges, the process of dissolving a company in Vietnam is governed by strict legal and tax regulations. Failing to follow the correct steps can lead to unpaid taxes, outstanding labor liabilities, and unresolved debts that may follow you even after the company ceases to function. Moreover, an...
Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements in Vietnam
- 27 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate globally, businesses are increasingly exposed to risks involving trade secrets, confidential client data, and talent mobility. Companies are becoming more dependent on intangible assets-proprietary know-how, pricing structures, internal procedures, or customer databases that can be easily transferred if an employee or partner walks away. To mitigate these risks, employers often turn to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete clauses to safeguard their interests. Yet, despite their popularity, the enforceability of these...
How Evidence Shapes Arbitration in Vietnam
- 23 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Evidence is the backbone of any arbitration but in Vietnam, the process looks very different from the courtroom. With no rigid discovery system, parties disclose only what is relevant, tribunals exercise wide discretion, and safeguards like privilege and confidentiality protect the integrity of proceedings. In this post, Stephen Le explains how evidence is handled step by step in arbitration and why Vietnam’s framework offers a flexible yet reliable forum for dispute resolution.
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Litigating Shareholder Disputes in Vietnam: Court vs. Arbitration
- 14 October 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
Shareholder disputes are becoming increasingly common in Vietnam, especially as more companies involve multiple owners, joint ventures, and foreign investors. These disagreements often arise from unclear roles, profit-sharing issues, or decisions made without consensus. In many cases, tensions grow when minority shareholders feel sidelined or when major financial decisions are made without proper transparency. Whether it’s a conflict between partners in a 50-50 venture or an allegation of misusing company assets, how a dispute is handled...
How to Dissolve a Company in Vietnam
- 04 October 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
Closing a business in Vietnam involves far more than simply ceasing operations. Whether you’re a foreign investor exiting the market or a local entrepreneur winding down due to financial challenges, the process of dissolving a company in Vietnam is governed by strict legal and tax regulations. Failing to follow the correct steps can lead to unpaid taxes, outstanding labor liabilities, and unresolved debts that may follow you even after the company ceases to function. Moreover, an...
Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements in Vietnam
- 27 September 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate globally, businesses are increasingly exposed to risks involving trade secrets, confidential client data, and talent mobility. Companies are becoming more dependent on intangible assets-proprietary know-how, pricing structures, internal procedures, or customer databases that can be easily transferred if an employee or partner walks away. To mitigate these risks, employers often turn to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete clauses to safeguard their interests. Yet, despite their popularity, the enforceability of these...
How Evidence Shapes Arbitration in Vietnam
- 23 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Evidence is the backbone of any arbitration but in Vietnam, the process looks very different from the courtroom. With no rigid discovery system, parties disclose only what is relevant, tribunals exercise wide discretion, and safeguards like privilege and confidentiality protect the integrity of proceedings. In this post, Stephen Le explains how evidence is handled step by step in arbitration and why Vietnam’s framework offers a flexible yet reliable forum for dispute resolution.
Cartels and Criminal Competition Law
- 22 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Cartel agreements and falsified records are more than compliance issues. Under Vietnamese law, they can trigger criminal liability. From price fixing and bid rigging to falsifying accounts, offences carry steep consequences. In this post, Stephen Le explains how prosecutors assess intent, when companies themselves become liable, and what sanctions individuals and corporations may face under Vietnam’s competition and criminal laws.
Labor Law Compliance in Vietnam: What Employers Must Know
- 20 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s economy continues to expand, attracting a growing number of foreign-invested enterprises and fast-scaling domestic companies. With this growth comes heightened scrutiny from regulators and increasingly complex labor laws. The 2019 Labor Code and its subsequent guidance documents have shifted the compliance landscape, placing greater responsibility on employers to understand and implement detailed legal requirements. Labor law compliance is no longer just an administrative formality-it is now a strategic necessity. Non-compliance can lead to government inspections,...
Manufacturer Breach in Vietnam: From Loss to Legal Remedy
- 17 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
When a manufacturer breaches a contract in Vietnam, the consequences can be immediate…disrupted production, unhappy customers, financial loss. Whether you’re dealing with late deliveries, defective goods, or a refusal to perform, the key is acting quickly and with a clear strategy. In this post, Stephen Le explains how to identify a breach under Vietnamese law, the first moves you should make, and the legal remedies available, so you can protect your rights and keep your supply...
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...
Tax Fraud Under Vietnamese Law
- 12 September 2025
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- by Katherine Tran
Tax fraud in Vietnam isn’t just a financial risk, it’s a criminal offence. From underreporting income to concealing offshore assets, tax evasion carries steep fines, prison time, and even corporate shutdowns. In this post, Katherine Tran Dong Phuong breaks down the key offences under Article 200 of the Penal Code, what prosecutors must prove, and what recent convictions reveal about Vietnam’s enforcement priorities.
Seminars
Strategic Mastery in Employment Dispute Resolution
- 07 August 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Step into a world where employment law meets elite advocacy. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to gain first-hand insight from Vietnam’s foremost employment litigation authority—renowned for resolving the most complex, high-stakes labor disputes with precision and strategy. Drawing on years of courtroom experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our speaker will dissect the evolving landscape of employment disputes in Vietnam, from unlawful termination claims and collective labor conflicts to executive severance and cross-border employment issues....
