Ho Chi Minh City, 11 June 2026
Indochine Counsel was pleased to sponsor Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026), one of Vietnam’s leading professional forums dedicated to arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Organised by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in coordination with the Vietnam Lawyers Association, VAW 2026 took place from 25 to 29 May 2026 in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and online under the theme “Arbitration & ADR: Embracing New Heights.”
For Indochine Counsel, the sponsorship reflects not only the firm’s support for Vietnam’s ADR community, but also the continued growth of its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. As commercial activities in Vietnam become increasingly sophisticated, businesses are facing more complex disputes involving contracts, investments, construction, employment, shareholders, regulatory issues, and cross-border transactions.
Against this backdrop, Indochine Counsel has been strengthening its dispute resolution capabilities to support clients in managing legal risk, protecting commercial interests, and resolving disputes effectively.
A Growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice
Indochine Counsel’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice has continued to develop as a key area of the firm’s full-service commercial legal offering.
The firm’s lawyers have been and are currently handling multiple dispute resolution matters across litigation, arbitration, negotiation, settlement strategy, enforcement, and dispute avoidance. These matters require not only legal analysis and procedural experience, but also a strong understanding of clients’ business objectives, commercial pressures, and long-term risk exposure.
With the addition of three lawyers who are certified arbitrators, Indochine Counsel has further strengthened its arbitration and ADR capabilities. This development enhances the firm’s ability to advise clients on dispute resolution strategy, arbitration proceedings, settlement options, and contract drafting considerations that may help reduce future dispute risks.
As one of Vietnam’s leading commercial law firms, Indochine Counsel supports domestic and international clients in navigating complex disputes with practical, strategic, and commercially realistic legal advice.
Supporting Vietnam’s Arbitration and ADR Ecosystem
VAW 2026 brought together representatives from arbitral institutions, law firms, businesses, professional associations, policymakers, academics, and domestic and international experts. The programme provided a valuable platform for dialogue on the evolving role of arbitration, mediation, and ADR in Vietnam and the wider region.
The development of arbitration and ADR is particularly important in Vietnam’s current business environment. As foreign investment, cross-border trade, infrastructure projects, corporate transactions, and commercial partnerships continue to expand, businesses need dispute resolution mechanisms that are efficient, confidential, enforceable, and aligned with commercial realities.
Through its sponsorship of VAW 2026, Indochine Counsel reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to the professional development of Vietnam’s dispute resolution landscape and supporting platforms that promote meaningful exchange among legal and business stakeholders.
Commercial Dispute Resolution in a Changing Market
In today’s market, dispute resolution is no longer a purely reactive legal function. For many businesses, it is now an important part of transaction planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and business continuity.
Well-structured dispute resolution provisions, early case assessment, evidence management, negotiation strategy, and enforcement planning can make a significant difference in how efficiently a dispute is resolved and how effectively commercial interests are protected.
Indochine Counsel’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution team advises clients across different stages of the dispute lifecycle, from pre-dispute risk assessment and negotiation to arbitration, court proceedings, settlement, and enforcement. The firm’s approach combines legal precision with a practical understanding of commercial outcomes, helping clients make informed decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
Continuing Commitment to Business-Focused Legal Solutions
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to VIAC, the Vietnam Lawyers Association, and the VAW 2026 Organizing Committee for creating a meaningful forum for Vietnam’s arbitration and ADR community, and remain committed to supporting the development of Vietnam’s legal market and assisting businesses, investors, and stakeholders in resolving commercial disputes effectively.
For further information on how we can assist with litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, enforcement, or commercial risk management in Vietnam, please contact our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team via email at info@indochinecounsel.com or +84 28 3823 9640.
