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Penalties in Construction Contracts : An Unclear Question
According to Vietnam International Arbitration Center annual reports, about 15% of its total disputes involve construction contracts, among which, disputes in relation to penalties figure prominently; yet, the limit that applies to private-sector construction contract penalty rates remains controversial in Vietnam. It is of paramount importance to confirm the laws that govern a construction contract in Vietnam. Generally, the Law on Construction （the “LOC”） and relevant guiding legal documents of the LOC, as the specialized law that is intended to govern construction activities in Vietnam, applies first. A problem arises, however, where the LOC is silent on, or fails to elaborate, any matter. In principle, what law applies to such matter depends on the sector to which such...To read the article, please see the PDF file
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Cao Tran Nghia has substantial experience as both in-house and outside counsel, and has worked at a leading law firm and a multinational investment fund in Vietnam. He joined Nishimura & Asahi in 2013, and since joining our firm, has provided legal advice to numerous domestic and multinational clients, including Vietnamese and Japanese corporations, with a focus on M&A, Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure and PPP, and Energy in Vietnam. He works closely with clients’ business and legal teams to implement innovative solutions to legal challenges. He is a contributor to a number of legal magazines, and has co-authored several articles and publications on various topics.
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