Question: We plan to adopt fully electronic contracts for international commercial transactions. Can SB Law advise on the legal validity of e-contracts in international commerce and what conditions must be satisfied to ensure enforceability, especially in case of disputes?  Answer: Under Vietnam’s Law on E-Transactions 2005 (amended 2023) and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic […]

Question: Our company has a male employee who will reach the retirement age in December 2025 as prescribed by law. Currently, we wish to terminate his employment contract before the official retirement date in order to recruit a replacement. What should the company consider when proceeding with this? Answer: According to Clause 1, Article 34 […]

Question: In the sales contract between my company and our partner, there is an agreement on a penalty for breach amounting to 15% of the contract value in the event that either party fails to fulfill their delivery obligations. However, I have been informed that Vietnamese law imposes a limit on the penalty for breach […]

On April 26, 2024, the People's Court of H District, Bac Lieu Province issued Judgment No. 01/2024/KDTM-ST regarding a dispute over a sales contract of goods. The plaintiff is N1 One Member Limited Liability Company (N1 Company), represented by Mr. N under authorization from the company. The defendant is Võ Văn M, a business household. […]

Question: Currently, our company is researching to deploy e-documents and e-contracts with employees. I asked the lawyer to advise on the law, whether the use of the above documents is reasonable and whether there is anything to note when using them for the parties and inspect if necessary Answer: Participating Parties' voluntary agreement to enter […]