Introduction A “bilateral” or “symmetric” dispute clause gives each party equal rights in relation to the dispute resolution: both parties have the same rights to refer their disputes to courts or to arbitration. Conversely, a unilateral option clause (“UOC”) is one that grants only one party the right to choose between arbitration and litigation but […]
Category Archives: Arbitration
Tony Nguyen – Sr Partner of EPLegal This article provides a brief explanation of the principles of costs allocation in arbitration from English law and Vietnamese law perspective, which will help the tribunals and parties determine or submit their costs allocation in these respective jurisdictions. It also gives a brief introduction of interests in arbitration […]
Fueled by Vietnam’s rapid integration into the global economy and being a top destination for cross-border investment, international arbitration has blossomed in Vietnam in recent years. The year 2019 witnessed the growing trend of non-state dispute resolution when the number of disputes settled by both foreign arbitration and domestic arbitration increased significantly. EPLegal is honored […]
The solution to the efficiency of arbitration From 21 September 2020 until 25 September 2020, the 72nd Session of the Working Group II (“WG II”) is taking place to discuss a Revised Draft of the expedited arbitration provisions (“Revised Draft”). The UNCITRAL at its 51st Session gave the WG II the mandate to develop proposals that can enhance the […]
On 26 May 2020, Mr. Tony Nguyen – Founding Partner of EPLegal – will speak at a VIAC’s webinar on topic of “Arbitration and Mediation of Vietnam in the context of COVID-19: Practical guidelines to minimize damage arising from the COVID-19 pandemic to business activities”. The webinar is the second event (after the first one […]