12 TOPICS ABOUT THE FIDIC CONTRACT 1999 12 Topics about the FIDIC contract 1999 will clarify some issues that FIDIC users in Vietnam are concerned about 12 topics on FIDIC contracts 1999. This is an annual activity for the community based on the positive feedback of 10 topics of the 1999 FIDIC contract that CNC…
Extension of Time for Completion and penalties for slow progress in some construction contract templates
Extension of Time for Completion and penalties for slow progress is a complex issue and is specified, globally, in most construction contract templates such as FIDIC, NEC, ENAA, VOB, as well as in construction contracts in Vietnam. Accepting the invitation from the Faculty of Economics and Construction Management, Lawyer Le The Hung – Management Partner…
Is Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic a Force Majeure Event?
Recently, Coronavirus or COVID-19 has not only emerged, but has rapidly become a worldwide problem, Vietnam is one of more than 163-countries compromised by this pandemic. In addition to direct affects on human health and life, this pandemic has adversely affected the economy – locally and globally. In particular the business activities and business lines…
Workshop: The Art of EOT Claims and Evidence Preparation – A Brief Retrospect
On the evening of 20 November, 2024, the workshop with the theme “The Art of EOT Claims and Evidence Preparation” has been successfully held at Vien Dong Hotel (Ho Chi Minh), with the participation of many legal practitioners in the field of construction from law firms, employers, engineers, and contractors. Through the workshop, our lawyers…
Decree 135: Paving the Way for Rooftop Solar Power in Vietnam
Decree 135: Paving the Way for Rooftop Solar Power in Vietnam On 22 October 2024, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 135/2024/ND-CP stipulating policies encouraging development of self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar power (“Decree 135”), which would immediately take effect from the date of issuance. Decree 135 ends nearly four years of the lack…
Workshop: The Art of EOT Claims and Evidence Preparation
INTRODUCTION Filing EOT claims and preparing evidence are challenging tasks that require the utmost caution to effectively protect one’s rights in a construction contract. In this session, our Lawyers and Experts will share their experiences and provide valuable insights on drafting and submitting EOT claims, as well as preparing evidence in an effective and professional…
Seminar “Practice Tips for Successful Project Cost Claims” – The associated values
On the afternoon of October 9th, 2024, the Seminar “Practice Tips for Successful Project Cost Claims” was successfully held at the Legend Westlake Hotel, Ha Noi. The event attracted a large number of legal practitioners specialising in construction law, including representatives from law firms, employers, engineers, and contractors.
The 2017 FIDIC Contract Management Training Course
Introduction to the FIDIC 2017 Contract Management Course After 17 years, the First Edition of the Construction Contract published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) (FIDIC Red Book 1999, FIDIC Yellow Book 1999, FIDIC Silver Book 1999) was revised and introduced at the FIDIC International Contract Experts Conference on the 5th of December…
Seminar: Practice tips for Successful Project Cost Claim
INTRODUCTION Within the framework of the International Conference on Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Construction (CCCDR2024) of the Society of Construction Law Vietnam, CNC Counsel is honored to join international law firms and the world’s leading consulting firms on construction dispute resolution to organize a Seminar with the topic “Practice Tips For Successful Project Costs…
CNC Counsel accompany CCCDR2024 as the Golden Sponsor
As a company of this year’s CCCDR2024, CNC Counsel is honored to be the Golden Sponsor of the conference, thus demonstrating the endorsement of international cooperation, which serves the purpose of improving the service quality to the utmost and further affirming CNC’s position in the field of legal service for construction.
Vietnam: 2023 New Real Estate Business Law – 08 key notes
The 2023 Real Estate Business Law (“New Law”) was approved by the National Assembly of Vietnam with an effective date of 01 August 2024.
In recent years, this New Law along with the 2024 Land Law and the 2023 Housing Law received the significant attention of domestic and foreign enterprises – especially that of real estate enterprises.
CNC successfully held Workshop on Claims Under FIDIC Contracts
On the morning of 10, August 2024, the Workshop with the topic of “Claims under FIDIC contracts – What Should FIDIC Users take notes of” by CNC Counsel was successfully held. The workshop has garnered the participation of many legal practitioners in the field of construction from law firms, as well as employers, engineers, and contractors.