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BUSINESS LAW FIRM

01Practice area

Dispute Resolution.

>>. Representing clients before all levels of Vietnamese courts, VIAC, SIAC and HKIAC. We prioritise mediation and negotiation, resorting to litigation only when no better option exists.

Practice lead
Nguyễn Ngọc Khương
Founder · Hanoi
Team size
4 lawyers · 2 associates
Languages
VI · EN · 日本語

01 — Scope of work

What we do.

Updated Jun 2026

BLF provides legal advice and protects legitimate interests, rights of clients in the disputes related to contract, civil, commerce, labour, administration, criminal affairs against Vietnamese Court or Arbitration.

BLF approaches disputes with a clear principle: litigation is the last resort. Before taking any matter to court or arbitration, our Dispute team always assesses the viability of mediation — both to reduce cost and to protect long-term commercial relationships.

When litigation is unavoidable, BLF has deep experience handling complex cases before People's Courts at all levels, VIAC arbitration and international arbitration centres — with a track record in matters involving foreign elements.

Scope of work

01
Dispute resolution strategy and analysis
Study dossiers and advice on dispute settlements strategy; analyze and assess strong points as well as weak points of parties in the dispute; Provide legal advice on methods of dispute settlements; Provide legal advice on procedures at the Court, Arbitration related to dispute settlements; Provide legal advice on procedures and process for enforcement, and judgment execution.
02
Pre-litigation negotiation and mediation
Advising, supporting negotiations, and participating in meetings between parties prior to litigation; Drafting applications for recognition of out-of-court settlement/mediation results; Representing or assisting clients through pre-litigation mediation procedures at Courts or Mediation Centers in accordance with statutory regulations.
03
Preparation of claims and legal filings
Provide legal advice for essential steps related to the dispute; Provide legal advice and drafting, preparing legal dossiers to present to the Court or Arbitration; Inspect and provide legal advice on relevant materials provided by the clients.
04
Litigation and Arbitration representation (Civil, Commercial, Labor, Administrative)
Designating Lawyers to participate in proceedings as Authorized Representatives and/or Legal Counsel protecting clients' legitimate rights and interests; Representing clients in meetings regarding evidence submission, disclosure, access, and court-led mediation; Actively representing clients in hearings before Courts and Arbitral Tribunals across all levels of adjudication (First Instance, Appeal, Review/Cassation).
05
Defense and legal representation in criminal proceedings
Designating Defense Counsel for detainees, suspects, and defendants throughout all procedural stages (Investigation, Prosecution, and Trial); Representing and protecting the legal rights and interests of Victims and Persons with Related Rights and Obligations in criminal cases.
06
Judgment enforcement services
Advising on conditions, procedures, sequences, and statutes of limitations for enforcing legally binding judgments and decisions; Drafting Applications for Judgment Enforcement and Requests for Asset/Financial Verification of the judgment debtor; Representing clients in working with Civil Judgment Enforcement Agencies, Bailiffs, and relevant parties to execute enforcement orders and recover assets or funds.

02 — Common engagements

Three typical transaction types.

Anonymized
Use case · Litigation

Criminal Proceedings

Participating in the defense and protection of the legitimate rights and interests of suspects and defendants in cases involving charges such as "Fraudulent appropriation of property", "Human trafficking", "Attempted murder", "Abuse of trust to appropriate property", "Robbery", etc., across various provinces and cities including Hanoi, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc, Hue, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City, among others.

OutcomeMitigation of criminal liability
Use case · VIAC

Commercial Contract Dispute

Participating in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of clients in an international commercial contract dispute between Southeast Asia Technology JSC and a U.S. company at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

ValueCompensation agreement
Use case · Mediation

Credit Contract Dispute

Representing and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of clients in a credit contract dispute between Techcombank and a Korean partner before the Hung Yen Court.

TimelineMediation successful

03 — Lead lawyer

Practice group lead.

Nguyễn Ngọc Khương

Nguyễn Ngọc Khương

Founder · Head of Disputes

Bar association
Hanoi · since 2006
Practice certificate
No. 1533/LS
Education
LL.B Economic Law and International Law · Hanoi Law University (2001)
Specialisms
Litigation · Arbitration · Disputes
Languages
VI · EN · 日本語
Office
Hanoi (HQ)

04 — Related insights

Recent legal updates.

All insights →
NewsletterApr 2026

VIAC arbitration procedure — key changes after the 2026 rules revision.

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HighlightFeb 2026

Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vietnam.

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NewsletterDec 2025

Commercial mediation under the amended Civil Procedure Code.

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