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With the increasing economic trade between nations, it is becoming more common for disputes involving Vietnamese individuals or organizations to be resolved by foreign courts. Parties involved in international trade relations have the right to choose the court to resolve disputes if they arise. However, a key issue is how to have a judgment/arbitral award recognized and enforced in Vietnam. The litigation lawyers at LHB Law Firm will address this legal issue. Clients interested in litigation services should contact LHB Law Firm at Hotline: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
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Conditions for Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Vietnam
The recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards are actions taken by the competent authorities of a country to acknowledge the legal value (validity) of civil judgments and decisions from another country, thereby allowing those judgments and decisions to be enforceable within the territory of the country.
Generally, there are three main conditions for a foreign court or arbitral decision to be considered for recognition in Vietnam:
The judgment or decision must have legal effect in the territory of the country that issued it;
The judgment or decision must be issued by a competent state authority;
The legal proceedings must comply with the required procedural regulations.
According to the provisions of the civil procedure law, the following judgments and decisions are eligible for recognition and enforcement in Vietnam:
- Judgments and decisions related to civil, marriage and family, commercial, or labor matters;
- Property-related decisions in administrative or criminal judgments of foreign courts;
- Personal status and marriage-related decisions by competent foreign authorities;
- Awards of foreign commercial arbitration bodies.
Contact a Litigation Lawyer at Hotline +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
Lawyer Consultation for Judgment Enforcement in Vietnam
LHB Law Firm is a reputable litigation law firm in Vietnam. With a team of highly specialized and experienced lawyers and legal professionals, we are confident in our ability to resolve clients’ issues. Over the years, we have consistently received positive feedback from clients. This is both a source of pride and motivation for LHB Law Firm to continue growing. Currently, we offer consultation services for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and commercial arbitration awards, as follows:
- Consultation and assessment of the conditions for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards;
- Consultation on preparing and drafting the application for recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards;
- Consultation on the procedure for requesting the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards in Vietnam;
- Consultation on the statute of limitations for requesting the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.
With our team of lawyers and a nationwide office network, we are capable of handling dispute resolution for clients across all 63 provinces and cities.
Contact a Business Lawyer in Vietnam: Hotline +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
Lawyer Support for Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Vietnam
LHB Law Firm has established a professional legal service process, uniformly applied across its main office in Hanoi and branches in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nghe An – Ha Tinh, the Central Highlands, and other regions. The process includes the following steps:
- Step 1: Receive information, case details, and client requests through one of the following channels: Phone number +84.969.088.118 (Zalo)., email luathungbach@gmail.com, or directly at any LHB Law Firm office.
- Step 2: Review the case, develop a plan, and outline the steps for resolving the issue. Provide a cost estimate for each plan and step to the client for consideration.
- Step 3: The client signs the contract and requests the lawyer’s involvement in handling the case.
- Step 4: Carry out the tasks according to the scope and content agreed upon in the Contract.
- Step 5: Terminate the Contract according to the agreement and legal regulations.
If clients are unable to travel, LHB Law Firm can assign staff to assist with the registration of legal services directly at the client’s location. Clients using legal services will receive a legal service contract, request form, and invoices in accordance with legal regulations.
Procedures and Requirements for the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Vietnam
The statute of limitations for requesting the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and decisions in Vietnam is 3 years. The application for recognition and enforcement should include the following main contents:
- Details of the Enforcement Party: Full name, address of residence, or place of work of the person to be enforced.
- Details of the Person Required to Comply: Full name, address, place of residence, or place of work of the person required to comply. If the person required to comply does not have a residence or place of work, or does not have a principal office in Vietnam, the application must specify the address of where the assets and related types of assets are located.
- Request of the Enforcement Party: The specific request of the person seeking enforcement.
Documents to be Attached with the Application:
- Original or Certified Copy of the Judgment or Decision: The original or a certified copy of the foreign court or commercial arbitration judgment or decision.
- Confirmation of Legal Effectiveness: A document from the foreign court or other competent foreign authority confirming that the judgment or decision is legally effective, has not expired, and needs to be enforced.
- Proof of Valid Service: A document from the foreign court or competent foreign authority confirming the valid service of the judgment or decision to the person required to comply.
- Confirmation of Proper Summons: A document from the foreign court or competent foreign authority confirming that the person required to comply or their legal representative was properly summoned if the foreign court issued the judgment in their absence.
Contact for Consultation on Procedures and Requirements for Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments at Hotline +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
Legal Service Fees in Vietnam
If you want to hire a lawyer for consultation or dispute resolution in Vietnam but are unsure about the costs, please refer to the fee schedule for general legal services in the table below.
| NO | SERVICES | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Reception and Procedure Guidance. | Free |
| 2 | Direct or Telephone Legal Consultation | 50 USD/ hour |
| 3 | Written Legal Advice | From100 USD |
| 4 | Drafting Documents, Applications, and Contracts | From 100/page USD |
| 5 | Representation in Negotiations, Contract Signing, and Dispute Resolution | From 500 USD. |
| 6 | Participation in Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Court or Arbitration. | From 2.000 USD + % Disputed Amount |
| 7 | Requesting the Enforcement of Judgments and Decisions in Vietnam. | Agreement |
| 8 | Other Legal Services in Vietnam. | Agreement |
The fee schedule for legal services in Vietnam mentioned above is applied according to the general fee principles of Luat Hung Bach. For specific areas such as Criminal Law; Inheritance; Land; Divorce; Business, etc., you can refer to the detailed fee schedule for each area below.
In case you need legal consultation or immediate dispute resolution, you can contact the phone number: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo) tobe supported.
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