[Co-Host] Legal Roundtable 01 – Changes in the legal framework and impact on dispute resolution in real estate investment

Amid ongoing reforms to Vietnam’s legal framework, investment activities, particularly real estate investment and business, are increasingly shaped by regulatory and policy changes. These developments present both new opportunities and emerging legal risks for businesses and investors operating in the sector.

To provide an in-depth forum for legal practitioners, businesses, and investors to stay abreast of recent legal developments, assess their practical implications, and explore effective approaches to risk management and dispute resolution, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SingCham), and the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) jointly organize an online Legal Roundtable on: “Changes in the Legal Framework and Their Impact on Dispute Resolution in Real Estate Investment”

Speakers:
Mr. Seck Yee Chung – Vice President, Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SingCham)
Mr. Pham Minh Thang – Partner, YKVN (Singapore)
Mr. Michael K. Lee – Partner of Dilinh Legal, VIAC’s Listed Arbitrator
Mr. Tran Ngoc Thanh Quang – Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie (Vietnam) Ltd. (HCMC)

INFORMATION:

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM, Thursday September 17th 2026

Format: Online via Zoom

Language: English

No-fee event

When the law changes: How do businesses regulate and handle it in real estate investment contracts?

Disputes arising from regulatory changes: Key legal issues and considerations

Key considerations in selecting an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism for real estate investment in Vietnam (courts, domestic or international arbitration, or mediation)

AGENDA:
9:00 – 9:10 AM: Opening remarks

9:10 – 10:45 AM: Panel Discussion: Real estate investment disputes arising from
regulatory changes and their dispute resolution approaches
How to feature “regulatory changes” in contracts and the implications for determining
liability and the scope of damages.
Risk allocation mechanisms between parties in the event of policy or regulatory changes:
Practices in Vietnam and internationally, and practical recommendations.
The strategic advantages of host-jurisdiction-seated arbitration in resolving real estate
investment disputes arising from regulatory changes in Vietnam.

10:45 – 11:00 AM: Q&A and Open Discussion

11:00 AM: Closing