On August 29, 2025, at the Hanoi office of Shopee Vietnam, SB Law held a direct meeting with Shopee’s in-house legal team. This was an important occasion for both parties to exchange views and share practical experience in addressing strategic legal issues related to business operations and investment.
SB Law – A Trusted Legal Partner in Vietnam
During the meeting, SB Law provided a comprehensive overview of its key practice areas in which the firm has long-standing experience, including:
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Investment advisory for projects in the energy, telecommunications, real estate, and construction sectors.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project transfers, corporate governance, banking and finance, and taxation.
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Intellectual property, technology transfer, and other full-spectrum legal support services.
In particular, SB Law emphasized its two core areas of strength: litigation and intellectual property, which remain pressing needs for many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in Vietnam.
Key Discussion: Dispute Resolution at VIAC, SIAC, and Vietnamese Courts
The central focus of the discussion concerned issues of commercial dispute resolution, especially the distinctions between choosing arbitration (at VIAC or SIAC) and proceedings before Vietnamese courts. Key questions addressed by the parties included:
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Should enterprises choose VIAC or SIAC when resolving disputes in Vietnam?
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How can arbitral awards rendered by VIAC or SIAC be recognized and enforced in Vietnam?
These are critical concerns for many multinational corporations, as selecting the appropriate dispute resolution mechanism not only protects corporate interests but also optimizes legal costs.
Shopee Vietnam’s Interest in the Logistics Sector
Beyond arbitration matters, Shopee Vietnam also raised inquiries about legal regulations in the logistics sector—specifically, whether foreign-invested enterprises (such as Shopee Vietnam) face restrictions in providing logistics services in Vietnam, and which categories of services are permitted or subject to limitations. This represents an important legal issue for large-scale e-commerce businesses.
SB Law – A Dedicated Partner for FDI Enterprises in Vietnam
Through this meeting, SB Law once again reaffirmed its position as a reliable legal partner for international corporations. With a team of experienced lawyers well-versed in both Vietnamese law and international practice, SB Law is fully equipped to support FDI enterprises in areas such as dispute resolution, investment advisory, logistics, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
