Hop Dang

Dr. Hop Dang is a Senior Fellow at the Melbourne Law School's Melbourne Law Masters program, specializing in international commercial arbitration and cross-border legal issues. Based in Hanoi, Vietnam, he previously served as a partner at Allens, advising on infrastructure projects and arbitration. He contributed to drafting Vietnam's 2010 Law on Commercial Arbitration and has arbitrated cases at institutions like the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and ICC. An experienced educator, he has taught at law schools in Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and China. His doctoral research at the University of Oxford focused on international law in state contracts.

Education:

• Law degrees from Vietnam and Australia
• Doctoral thesis: 'The Choice of International Law in State Contracts' (University of Oxford)

Research Interests: Focuses on international arbitration mechanisms, legal frameworks for cross-border investments, and the intersection of state contracts with international law. His work emphasizes practical applications in dispute resolution for infrastructure and commercial projects.

Professional Activities: Acts as an arbitrator across multiple jurisdictions and maintains a private practice through Hop Dang’s Chambers in Hanoi.