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