Dispute Settlement in International Trade Made Simple: 4 Key Mechanisms
Introduction: Why Dispute Settlement Matters in International Trade When goods cross borders, risks follow. A late shipment, an unpaid invoice, or a disagreement over product quality can quickly turn into a costly conflict. This is why dispute settlement in international trade is a central part of doing business globally. International trade involves multiple countries, different legal systems, and diverse business cultures. When disputes arise, they can disrupt supply chains, damage reputations, and result in financial losses. Knowing how …
5 Powerful Insights into Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration in Asia: Vietnam’s Role in a Connected Region
The Changing Face of Cross-Border Disputes In today’s borderless economy, trade and investment move faster than regulation. Contracts stretch across Asia. When conflicts arise, national courts often struggle to keep pace and traditional litigation would take long. The question of how to maintain fairness, enforceability, and efficiency across different jurisdictions leads naturally to one solution: dispute resolution through arbitration. For decades, arbitration was seen as the tool of large multinationals. Now it has become the language of…
7 Matters About Mediation Briefs: Understanding Their Role, History and How to Write?
A Global Skill Arriving in Vietnam “Mediation briefs” may sound unfamiliar to most future legal practitioners in Vietnam, but in the United States this term has become an essential part of professional mediation practice. It refers to a structured written document that helps both the mediator and the parties understand the facts, issues, and interests in dispute before the mediation session begins . Through the initiative supported by the Weinstein International Foundation (WIF), the concept of mediation briefs is being introduced to V…
Vietnam Arbitration Law Reform: 7 Reasons Foreign Counsels Cannot Ignore
Change is real. Business needs certainty. Counsel needs clarity. With changes in competitiveness in international dispute resolution , Vietnam arbitration law reform is entering a decisive moment. Investors are negotiating large contracts. Legal teams are selecting seats and institutions. The system in Vietnam is ready for its next stage. The question for foreign counsel is simple. How can you plan today so that your contracts benefit from tomorrow’s improvements. In here, we discuss why now is the right time to pay attention and how you c…
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