Appellate & Cassation Proceedings

A first-instance judgment is not always the final outcome of a dispute. Whether you are seeking to appeal an unfavourable judgment or defend a favourable one on appeal, experienced appellate advocacy is essential to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.

Wise Counsel represents Vietnamese and international clients in appellate and extraordinary review proceedings before the Vietnamese courts, including the appellate courts and the Supreme People's Court where permitted by law. Our lawyers carefully analyse the trial record, identify appealable issues, develop persuasive legal arguments and provide strategic representation throughout the appellate process.

What we help with

• Assessing the merits and prospects of an appeal
• Advising on appellate strategy and available legal remedies
• Preparing notices of appeal, petitions and appellate submissions
• Reviewing trial records, evidence and court decisions
• Representing appellants and respondents before the appellate courts and the Supreme People's Court where permitted by law
• Representing clients in cassation and reopening proceedings before the Supreme People's Court where permitted by law
• Preparing legal arguments and responding to procedural and substantive issues
• Presenting oral arguments before the appellate courts
• Advising on further legal remedies following the appellate judgment or decision

Our lawyers combine strong advocacy skills with meticulous legal analysis to provide strategic, practical and commercially focused representation, helping clients effectively challenge or defend court judgments through every stage of the appellate process. IFC Court Proceedings The Specialised Court at the International Financial Centre (IFC Court) is a specialised court established to resolve com