The first half of 2026 has been a period of strong momentum for Astute Dispute Resolution: new publications, Vis Moot practice sessions across jurisdictions, speaking engagements in Paris and Edinburgh, a comprehensive study of Vietnam’s foreign investment framework and, above all, an important milestone for our young practice, Astute Dispute Resolution’s first entry into the Legal 500 rankings for Arbitration in Switzerland. None of this would have been possible without the continued trust...

On 11 June 2026, Nhu-Hoang Tran Thang, founder of Astute Dispute Resolution, presented at The Investor’s Shield — Vietnam Edition, a webinar series co-organized by Florete Law (Philippines) and The Lam Law LLC (Vietnam). Nhu-Hoang’s session, entitled Investor-State Disputes Involving Vietnam: Legal Framework and Practice, addressed Vietnam’s investment treaty landscape, its publicly known investment arbitrations record, and six practical recommendations for foreign investors operating in...

Nhu-Hoang Tran Thang, founding partner of Astute Dispute Resolution, was recently interviewed by the Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI) for its FAI Insights series. The interview, which was published in May 2026, is available on the FAI's website: In the interview, Nhu-Hoang shares practical insights on procedural management in expedited and default proceedings, drawing on her experience on both sides of the table, as counsel and as arbitrator. A significant part of the interview focuses on...