
Hoang Pham
Hoang Pham (James) is a TRACENT arbitrator and Managing Partner at VSE Lawyers, with a strong focus on energy and infrastructure projects in Vietnam. A licensed lawyer authorized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice and a graduate of Hanoi Law University, he has extensive experience advising local and international investors on renewable energy developments, regulatory compliance, project structuring, and cross-border transactions. James has played a key role in supporting renewable energy investments in Vietnam and the wider region, including solar and wind projects, while also advising on related M&A, financing, and due diligence matters. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, he is recognized for delivering practical, commercially driven legal solutions and for guiding clients through the complexities of Vietnam’s rapidly evolving energy and regulatory landscape.

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Legal analysis for Vietnam's Certificate of Construction Acceptance for FiT energy project
Vietnam’s retroactive FiT disputes affecting 12GW of solar and wind projects have renewed investor concerns. The expert examines the role of Construction Completion Acceptance (CCA) in determining project eligibility and tariff entitlement.
March 18, 2026
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Vietnam's DPPA and the risk of double-charging under the two-part electricity tariff mechanism
The DPPA mechanism is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s roadmap toward Net Zero. However, during implementation, the Cost Structure must be carefully scrutinized when applying DPPA concurrently with the two-part electricity tariff.
February 11, 2026