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The Vietnam Business Lawyers Club recently hosted its annual retreat, the “2024 Annual Event,” gathering a vibrant network of lawyers specializing in corporate, investment, and commercial law. The retreat served as a dynamic forum for corporate, in-house, and guest lawyers to exchange insights, discuss trends, and foster collaboration within the legal profession. Designed to support… Continue reading Vietnam Business Lawyers Club Retreat 2024: Empowering Legal Excellence and Collaboration

Maritime law is a specialized field that encompasses a myriad of legal principles governing maritime activities, including shipping, navigation, and marine commerce. Among the challenges faced within this domain, collisions at sea stand out as a particularly grave issue, especially when they result in the loss of life among crew members. Such tragic events not… Continue reading CLAIMS IN COLLISION INVOLVING THE LOSS OF LIFE TO CREW

The maritime industry operates in a highly dynamic environment, often characterized by significant fluctuations in economic conditions. Factors such as geopolitical tensions, changes in trade policies, and shifting consumer demand can all impact freight rates and shipping contracts. Recent developments have underscored the multifaceted challenges faced by both charterers and vessel owners, emphasizing the necessity… Continue reading UNILATERAL TERMINATION: THE CHALLENGES OF SHIP CHARTERING

On 28 September 2024, the Vietnam Mediation Center (VMC) in collaboration with the National Economics University (NEU) hosted the grand finale of the Vietnam Commercial Mediation Competition (VCMC) 2024. Launched in June 2024, the competition aimed to promote mediation as a widely accepted method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). VCMC 2024 provided an invaluable platform… Continue reading VIETNAM COMMERCIAL MEDIATION COMPETITION (VCMC) 2024: A SHOWCASE OF LEGAL TALENT AND MEDIATION EXPERTISE

When navigating the legal aftermath of a maritime collision in Vietnam, choosing the right path to resolution is crucial. While it may seem that all roads lead to a settlement, the nuances of the Vietnamese legal system can make a significant difference in how you steer the course. Whether opting for litigation withdrawal, a mediated… Continue reading Navigating Collision Claims in Vietnam: Strategic Considerations for Settlement

It was 25 years ago when I encountered a particularly challenging case—one that tested my judgment and understanding of both international law and local Vietnamese practices. The case involved a collision between a seagoing vessel and a much smaller fishing boat on the high sea. The vessel, operated by my clients, was navigating within a… Continue reading The Legal Dilemma in Maritime Collisions: Applying Subsequent Remedial Measures

HANDLING OF BACKLOGGED CARGO  Backlogged goods at seaports continue to increase, putting pressure on customs authorities and service businesses at the ports.  According to data updated to early February from the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department, the amount of goods in stock at seaports and airport warehouses increased sharply. Specifically, in the first month… Continue reading Handling Backlogged Cargo: Professional Legal Assistance

NAVIGATING SHIP ARREST: SECURE TO CLAIM FOR PAYMENT TO REPAIR COSTS Claims for goods, materials, and labor involved in the repair of a vessel, as well as dock charges and dues during such repair, are widely recognized as a species of maritime claim in maritime laws. They are defined as such under the 1952 Brussels… Continue reading NAVIGATING SHIP ARREST: SECURE TO CLAIM FOR PAYMENT TO REPAIR COSTS

In the sense that there are few jobs that both require extraordinary commitments from workers, then turn around and subject them to the constant threat of danger. Once sailors sign up for a voyage, they have no choice but to brace for month upon month of hard labor, stranded thousands of miles from home on… Continue reading VIETNAMESE LAW: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF CREW CLAIMS