Recently, Ms. Ngo Nguyen Thao Vy, LL.M., a legal counsel at Lawrel, had the honor of being a speaker at the opening event for Vietnam Arbitration and Mediation Week 2023 (VAW 2023).
VAW 2023 was organized by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC). The event was a series of 16 sessions covering various topics, featuring over 60 leading domestic and international speakers.
At VAW 2023, Ms. Ngo Nguyen Thao Vy presented on the topic: “The role of Article 79 CISG for consistency promotion regarding force majeure and hardship in the post-COVID-19 era.” Her presentation highlighted the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic concerning force majeure and exemption from liability. It then analyzed and connected these lessons to Article 79 of the CISG, clarifying key issues that must be considered in the international sale of goods in the post-pandemic period.