The Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Arbitrator Đặng Diệu Phương as the Director of External Relations, effective from July 7, 2024.

Arbitrator Đặng Diệu Phương has a solid legal background, holding a Bachelor of Laws from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and a Master of International Business Law from BPP Law School, BPP University, United Kingdom. Ms. Đặng Diệu Phương has served as in-house counsel for numerous domestic and international corporations and has demonstrated her expertise through various significant roles, not only in the legal field but also in strategic planning, corporate governance, and management.

Her professional expertise and agility in adapting to the evolving legal environment in Vietnam have led to her success in the roles she has undertaken. In 2023, Ms. Phương was recognized in the GC Powerlist Vietnam 2023 (Vietnam’s top general counsels for 2023) by The Legal 500, a prestigious UK-based international organization that analyzes and ranks law firms and legal professionals.

As an Arbitrator, Ms. Phương has been proactive and has made significant contributions to promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, as well as to the activities of VTA. She is a knowledgeable and experienced Arbitrator, particularly in resolving commercial disputes through arbitration in areas such as international trade, technology, corporate governance, data security, automotive, and mechanical engineering.

“Strengthening international cooperation is one of VTA’s key objectives for the 2024–2026 period, and we are delighted that Arbitrator Đặng Diệu Phương is taking on the role of Director of External Affairs at VTA. With her background and professionalism, Ms. Đặng Diệu Phương will help VTA further expand its collaborative relationships with arbitration centers and international organizations in the region in the coming period,” said Mr. Phạm Xuân Sang, Chairman of VTA.

The Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA) is an institution that organizes and coordinates the resolution of business disputes through regulated arbitration, with the authority to resolve disputes including: (i) disputes arising from commercial activities between parties; (ii) disputes between parties where at least one party is engaged in commercial activities; (iii) disputes where the law requires resolution by arbitration.

To learn more about VTA, please visit vtac.vn.

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VTA’s Model Arbitration Clause: “Mọi tranh chấp phát sinh từ hoặc liên quan đến hợp đồng này sẽ được giải quyết bằng trọng tài tại Trung tâm Trọng tài Thương nhân Việt Nam (VTA) theo Quy tắc tố tụng trọng tài của Trung tâm này”. “Any dispute arising out of or in relation with this contract shall be resolved by arbitration at the Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA) in accordance with its Rules of Arbitration”.

The Vietnam Trade Arbitration Center (VTA) is responsible for organizing and coordinating the resolution of business disputes through institutional arbitration, with jurisdiction over disputes including: (i) disputes arising from commercial activities between parties; (ii) disputes involving at least one party engaged in commercial activities; and (iii) disputes as prescribed by law to be resolved by arbitration.