Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement

Obtaining a favourable judgment or arbitral award is only part of the process. Effective enforcement is often the most critical step in achieving a meaningful recovery. Our lawyers assist clients in enforcing court judgments and arbitral awards, helping them recover assets and realise the outcome of successful proceedings.

Wise Counsel represents Vietnamese and international clients in the enforcement of Vietnamese court judgments, foreign judgments, domestic arbitral awards and foreign arbitral awards in accordance with Vietnamese law.

What we help with

• Assessing the enforceability of judgments and arbitral awards
• Advising on enforcement strategies and asset recovery
• Applying for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Vietnam
• Applying for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vietnam
• Representing judgment creditors and award creditors in enforcement proceedings
• Working with civil judgment enforcement authorities to identify and recover assets
• Applying for interim and preservation measures to protect enforceable assets
• Advising on challenges to enforcement and responding to objections raised by judgment debtors or award debtors
• Coordinating cross-border enforcement strategies with foreign counsel where assets are located in multiple jurisdictions

Our lawyers work proactively to maximise the prospects of successful enforcement through careful planning, strategic coordination and persistent representation, helping clients convert legal victories into practical commercial results.