Businesses and investors
Debt recovery and judgment enforcement
NLP Law Firm, based in Hà Nội, advises and represents creditors throughout the process of resolving a debt: assessing the case file, negotiating, bringing a claim before a court or an arbitral tribunal, requesting judgment enforcement, and taking part in bankruptcy proceedings where the debtor is insolvent. We do not run a debt-collection business, make threats or publish debtors’ information.
NLP Law advises and represents creditors throughout the entire process of resolving a debt: assessing the case file, negotiating, bringing a claim before a court or an arbitral tribunal, requesting judgment enforcement, and participating in bankruptcy proceedings where the debtor is an insolvent enterprise. For businesses facing cash-flow difficulties, we advise on rehabilitation procedures under the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy 2025.
Who is this service for?
This service is for creditors, judgment creditors and businesses that are at risk of insolvency or already insolvent.
- Businesses with receivables under contracts with other businesses.
- Individual lenders who have not been repaid.
- Judgment creditors under judgments or decisions that have taken legal effect.
- Businesses at risk of insolvency or already insolvent that need advice on rehabilitation procedures.
What types of matters do we handle?
We work with businesses and creditors from the moment a debt arises through to judgment enforcement. Common types of matters on which we provide advice and representation:
- Debts arising from contracts between businesses.
- Loans made by individuals that have not been repaid.
- Debts secured by collateral.
- Obligors showing signs of dissipating assets while the dispute remains unresolved.
- Court judgments and decisions, and arbitral awards, that have taken legal effect but have not yet been enforced.
- Insolvent obligors; creditors participating in bankruptcy proceedings.
The descriptions above are general types of matters intended to give you a sense of the scope of our support; they are not specific matters we have handled.
What stages does our work follow?
The work is divided into five stages; you can start with us at any stage, even after a judgment has been issued.
- Assessment and preparationReview contracts, invoices and supporting documents; prepare calculations of principal, late-payment interest and contractual penalties; assess limitation periods, evidence, collateral and the practical prospects of enforcement.
- Negotiation and mediationDraft payment demand letters; represent you in dealings with the obligor; prepare debt acknowledgement agreements, repayment schedules and security arrangements; participate in mediation at court and commercial mediation.
- Litigation and arbitrationDraft and file statements of claim with the courts or arbitration centres; request interim measures; attend conciliation sessions and first-instance and appellate hearings; advise on appeals.
- Civil judgment enforcementDraft requests for judgment enforcement; advise on choosing between a civil judgment enforcement agency and a civil judgment enforcement office; provide lawfully obtained asset information; follow up on verification, attachment, valuation and auction; prepare agreements on judgment enforcement; file complaints concerning enforcement.
- Rehabilitation and bankruptcyFor creditors: assess the conditions for filing a petition to open bankruptcy proceedings, submit proofs of claim, and participate in creditors’ meetings. For businesses: advise on rehabilitation procedures, the rehabilitation plan and the obligation to file a petition upon insolvency.
Our principles in resolving debts
- We use only measures permitted by law: no threats, and no public disclosure of the debtor’s information.
- NLP Law provides lawyers’ legal services under the Law on Lawyers and does not operate a debt collection business.
- We assess the strengths and weaknesses of each matter candidly and do not promise results in advance.
- Important documents are approved by a lawyer before they are issued.
What documents should you prepare?
When you first contact us, a brief summary of your request is all we need. After checking for conflicts of interest, the Firm will let you know which documents to provide. Documents commonly used to assess a case include:
- Contracts, appendices, purchase orders and any amendments or supplements.
- Invoices; delivery, acceptance and debt reconciliation records.
- Records of payments already made.
- Letters, emails and messages about the debt; payment demand letters already sent.
- Security agreements and documents relating to the collateral, if any.
- Judgments, decisions or awards that have taken legal effect, and documents relating to judgment enforcement, if any.
- Information on the obligor: name, address, enterprise identification number, known assets and the source of that information.
- Your own legal documents and a letter of authorisation, if needed.
Who does the work?
- Lawyer in charge of this service group: Lawyer Nguyễn Duy Linh, Director. Criminal, civil and commercial litigation; debt recovery.
- Also involved: Nguyễn Đức Kiên, Deputy Director; Đàm Thị Thu Hoài, Litigation Specialist; Bùi Cẩm Ly, Litigation Specialist, Administration and HR.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Firm take on matters where a judgment has been issued but not yet enforced?
Yes. You can start with us at any stage, even after a judgment has been issued. At this stage, we draft the request for judgment enforcement, provide lawfully obtained asset information and monitor the enforcement process.
What measures does the Firm use to resolve a debt?
The measures include negotiation, bringing a claim before a court or an arbitral tribunal, and requesting judgment enforcement. The Firm uses only measures permitted by law: no threats, and no public disclosure of the debtor’s information. The Firm provides lawyers’ legal services under the Law on Lawyers and does not operate a debt collection business.
Do I need to send the full case file when I first contact the Firm?
No. The Firm records your request and checks for conflicts of interest before discussing the details of the matter. After this step, the Firm will let you know which documents to provide.
How are fees determined?
Fees are agreed for each matter and clearly set out in the legal services contract, using a fee calculation method permitted under the Law on Lawyers. Court fees and charges, arbitration costs, enforcement fees and amounts payable to state agencies are not lawyers’ fees; estimated amounts are stated in the quotation. An agreement on fees is not a commitment or guarantee of any particular outcome.
Does the Firm commit to a timeframe for recovering the money?
No. We assess the strengths and weaknesses of each matter candidly and do not promise results or timelines in advance. The written quotation sets out the expected timeline for the work the Firm will carry out.
How does the Firm support creditors when the obligor is insolvent?
We advise creditors on the conditions for filing a petition to open bankruptcy proceedings or for participating in proceedings requested by others, submit proofs of claim on time and participate in the creditors’ meeting.
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General information only; not a substitute for advice on a specific matter.
NLP Law
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Head office: Ground Floor, No. 10 Cầu Đất Street, Hồng Hà Ward, Hà Nội · Hotline: 0825 108 668 · Email: nlplawfirm.hn@gmail.com
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Please do not send details of your matter, documents or sensitive information by email or through the form at this stage. After checking for conflicts of interest, the Firm will let you know which documents to send. View the Personal Data Protection Policy.