Corporate & Dispute Resolution Law Firm
PARTNER
Ms Nguyen Thi Hai Chi
(Chi Nguyen)

Chi Nguyen has nearly two decades of expertise in arbitration and corporate legal affairs. Having held roles as the Deputy Secretary General at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), she skillfully managed numerous arbitration cases across various industries. Chi was recognized for her dedication to ensuring procedural efficiency, compliance with regulations, and upholding procedural integrity in accordance with the VIAC Rules.

In 2014, she earned a Master of Law in International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary, University of London, and became a member of CIArb (UK). 

Chi also held the position of General Counsel for nearly a decade at the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS). Chi's extensive practical experience includes managing the implementation of corporate management frameworks and providing legal advice to the Board of Directors and Executives on a wide array of business-related legal issues.  

Since 2023, Chi has served on the Panel of Arbitrators at VIAC and participated in several VIAC arbitration proceedings as a co-arbitrator or chairperson of the arbitral tribunal. With her profound expertise and a wealth of experience in corporate management and arbitration realms, Chi helps clients navigate the daily legal complexities and resolve arising disputes efficiently and effectively.

 

Areas of Expertise
Ms Nguyen Thi Hai Chi
Corporate Management and Operation
Banking and Finance
Foreign Investment in Vietnam
Commercial and Business Issues
FinTech
Bidding and Construction
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
M&A and Equity Contributions
E-Commerce and
E-Payment
Arbitration, Mediation and other ADR Methods
Education
LLM
International Dispute Resolution,
Queen Mary, University of London (UK).
LLB
International Trade and Economic Laws,
Hanoi Law University (Vietnam).
PPP
Certificate
by APMG International.
Working Experience
2005-Jan 2010
Staff of Legal Department
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI); Member of Secretariat of Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)
Feb 2010-August 2014
Deputy Secretary General,
Member of Scientific Advisory Council, Vietnam
International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)
Sep 2014-2017
Head of Legal Department
National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS)
2018-April 2023
Head of BOD’s Secretariat
National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS)
May-October 2023
Independent Consultant
2023-March 2024
Partner,
TGT & Partners
April 2024-Present
Partner,
CDR Counsels
Association

Member of

Hanoi City Bar Association

MCIArb

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Arbitrator

VIAC