Vietnam’s New Three-Tier Court System and Judicial Reforms

On 24 June 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Law No. 81/2025/QH15 amending the Law on the Organisation of People’s Courts, which took effect on 1 July 2025. This landmark legislation introduces a three-tier court system, the Supreme People’s Court, Provincial People’s Courts, and Regional People’s Courts, replacing the previous four-tier model.

These reforms, part of Vietnam’s broader administrative restructuring, aim to enhance judicial efficiency and clarity. Notable changes include:

• Reorganisation of court systems with three tiers and establishment of regional courts;
• Reallocation of judicial responsibilities among court levels; and
• Technical amendments to 13 specialised laws to align with the new structure.

Join us in our webinar as we discuss the scope and impact of these reforms, practical implications for court procedures, and what businesses, legal practitioners, and investors should know going forward.