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CDR Counsels lawyers attend Ho Chi Minh City international construction arbitration conference 2025 (HICAC 2025)

On April 10 and 11, 2025, at the Rex Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with the Society of Construction Law Vietnam (SCLVN) organized the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference 2025 (HICAC 2025).
Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 AM EST
by CDR Counsels

The event brought together more than 300 leading domestic and international experts in law, construction, and commercial arbitration, underscoring the growing significance of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism in large - scale construction projects.

CDR Counsels was honored to participate in this important event, represented by lawyers Duong Thi Thu Ha and Nguyen Hai Chi. This year, HICAC 2025 focused on the theme: “Raising the Bar: Enhancing Quality in Dispute Resolution for Vietnam’s Construction Projects – Bridging International Expertise with Domestic Practice”.

Notably, within the conference framework, lawyer Duong Thi Thu Ha was invited to serve as a moderator in Session A2, themed “ADR for Construction – International Experiences.”

This is a significant milestone for CDR Counsels, providing an opportunity to expand international connections and contribute practical perspectives to improving the quality of dispute resolution in construction projects in Vietnam.

In addition to the main conference on April 10 and 11, 2025, HICAC 2025 featured a series of side events from April 8 to 11, 2025, involving 37 experienced experts in construction arbitration.

The conference served as a platform connecting construction businesses, lawyers, engineers, arbitrators, and legal professionals to share knowledge, update on international trends and practices, and seek solutions to enhance the effectiveness of dispute resolution in the execution and management of construction projects in Vietnam.