Apolo Editorial Team

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The Apolo Review Editorial Team comprises lawyers and legal professionals of Apolo Lawyers, together with specialist contributors where appropriate. The content is prepared for legal analysis purposes, with reference to applicable law and practice at the time of writing. It is for reference purposes only and does not substitute for legal advice in any specific case.

Published analysis

24 pieces

Case Commentary

Minority Shareholder Dispute Commentary: Article 153 of the Enterprise Law 2020

Commentary on a minority-shareholder dispute against a Vietnamese joint-stock company — analysing the right to information, the right to convene an extraordinary general meeting, and derivative actions under the Enterprise Law 2020.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Case Commentary

Cross-Border Divorce Case Commentary: Applicable Law and Child Custody

Commentary on a cross-border divorce case at the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City — how the court determined applicable law, jurisdiction, and especially child custody when the parents reside in two countries.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Case Commentary

Commentary on Precedent 42/2021/AL: Damages for Breach of Contract

Commentary on Precedent No. 42/2021/AL and the four elements a claimant must prove for breach-of-contract damages — practical guidance for counsel litigating civil and commercial contract disputes in Vietnam.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Case Commentary

Commentary on Precedent 09/2016/AL: Unnotarized Residential Sale Contracts

An in-depth commentary on Precedent No. 09/2016/AL recognising the validity of unnotarized residential sale contracts where the buyer has performed substantive obligations — facts, reasoning of the Council of Judges, and practical implications.

Apr 27, 20265 min

Professional Perspective

Lawyers and AI: Opportunity or Threat

Analysis of AI's impact on the legal profession in Vietnam: from AI applications in legal practice to ethical challenges and regulatory frameworks.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Procedural Practice

Art of Persuading the Court Panel

Analysis of the art of persuading judicial panels in civil hearings: from presentation techniques to judicial psychology and professional credibility.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Procedural Practice

Legal Brief Writing Skills

Professional legal brief writing guide for Vietnamese lawyers: structure, legal argumentation, and techniques for persuading the judicial panel.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Procedural Practice

Appeal Court Argumentation Tactics

Analysis of effective argumentation tactics at civil appellate court hearings, from jurisdiction scope to techniques for persuading the judicial panel.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Procedural Practice

Witness Examination Skills in Court

Guide to witness examination skills at civil court hearings for Vietnamese lawyers: direct examination, cross-examination, and witness control.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Evidence Assessment

Evidence Assessment in Contract Disputes

In-depth analysis of evidence assessment methods in Vietnamese contract disputes, from burden of proof to evidence rebuttal techniques.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Evidence Assessment

Digital Evidence Collection and Preservation

Comprehensive guide to collecting, preserving, and using digital evidence in Vietnamese civil proceedings under the 2015 Civil Procedure Code.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Evidence Assessment

Forensic Assessment in Civil Cases

Comprehensive analysis of forensic assessment in Vietnamese civil cases: procedures, types, legal value, and practical lessons for practitioners.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Litigation Strategy

Effective Mediation Negotiation Strategy

Analysis of effective negotiation and mediation strategies for Vietnamese lawyers, from negotiation techniques to court and out-of-court mediation.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Litigation Strategy

Contract Drafting Techniques to Prevent Disputes

Professional contract drafting techniques to prevent disputes, from penalty clauses to effective dispute resolution mechanisms under Vietnamese law.

Apr 27, 20268 min

Litigation Strategy

Land Dispute Case Preparation Strategy

Comprehensive strategic guide for lawyers preparing land dispute cases, from evidence collection to constructing legal arguments effectively.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Court Practice

Analysis of Typical Inheritance Dispute Judgments

In-depth analysis of typical inheritance dispute judgments in Vietnam, from invalid wills to division of land use rights in inheritance cases.

Apr 27, 20268 min

Court Practice

Application of Case Law in Vietnam

Comprehensive analysis of Vietnam's case law system: from selection and release process to citation practices across court levels 2016-2026.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Court Practice

Labor Dispute Adjudication Trends 2025-2026

Analysis of labor dispute adjudication trends in Vietnam 2025-2026, from unlawful termination to social insurance rights and emerging issues.

Apr 27, 20266 min

Court Practice

Land Dispute Court Practice in Ho Chi Minh City

In-depth analysis of land dispute adjudication practices at HCMC courts 2023-2026, emerging trends and practical lessons for legal practitioners.

Apr 27, 20267 min

Professional Perspective

Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnamese Lawyers in the AI Era

Analysis of AI's impact on the Vietnamese legal profession: work optimization opportunities, legal challenges, and adaptation strategies for modern legal practitioners.

Apr 27, 202610 min

Professional Perspective

Legal Ethics for Lawyers in Vietnam

Comprehensive analysis of legal ethics for lawyers in Vietnam: obligations to clients, courts, colleagues, and society, with practical ethical dilemma scenarios.

Apr 27, 20268 min

Procedural Practice

Counter-Argument Tactics in Litigation

Guide to counter-argument tactics in Vietnamese litigation: analyzing logical fallacies, evidence rebuttal techniques, and effective debate strategies for practitioners.

Apr 27, 20269 min

Procedural Practice

Oral Advocacy Skills in Civil Court Hearings

Professional oral advocacy skills guide for Vietnamese civil court hearings: argument preparation, presentation techniques, situation handling, and judicial panel interaction.

Apr 27, 20268 min

Evidence Assessment

Role of Digital Evidence in Vietnamese Litigation

Analysis of the role, legal value, and methods for collecting and preserving digital evidence in civil and criminal litigation in Vietnam under current legal provisions.

Apr 27, 20269 min