Contracts in the field of energy and environment

In the context of Vietnam promoting clean energy transition and sustainable environmental management, drafting and reviewing contracts in energy-environment projects becomes a decisive factor for success. DEDICA supports businesses from negotiation, drafting to contract risk management, ensuring legal compliance and optimizing benefits.

The importance of contracts in the field of energy and environment

Renewable energy, waste treatment, cleaner production projects... often have great value, long implementation time and are subject to strict management from state agencies. A properly drafted contract will:

• Clearly define the rights and obligations of the parties.
• Minimize the risk of disputes and delays in progress.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, labor safety, and licensing regulations.

Common types of contracts in the field of energy and environment

• EPC contract (Engineering – Procurement – ​​Construction): used for power plant projects and waste treatment projects.
• Power purchase agreement (PPA): regulates the conditions for selling electricity from renewable energy projects to EVN or direct electricity purchasing partners.
• Technology transfer contract, environmental equipment: ensuring intellectual property rights and technology quality.
• Environmental service contracts: such as wastewater treatment, waste collection, environmental monitoring.
• Consulting - supervision contract: serving design, monitoring, and environmental impact assessment.

DEDICA's services in the field of energy - environment contracts

• Drafting & reviewing contracts: ensuring strict legality, limiting unfavorable terms.
• Negotiation & strategic consulting: supporting businesses to reach optimal agreements, balancing the interests of all parties.
• Risk management & legal compliance: check licensing conditions, evaluate environmental obligations, protect rights in case of disputes.
• Dispute resolution support: from negotiation and mediation to participating in litigation or arbitration.

Contract Implementation Process in the field of Energy - Environment at DEDICA

Step 1. Receive information & determine project scope

In the early stages, DEDICA works directly with customers to gather insights, including:

• Type of project and related contracts;
• Legal and technical information of the project;
• Determine the goals and scope of legal services:
  • Draft new contracts, review existing contracts, or support negotiations and signing.

DEDICA ensures that all project information and data is received, analyzed and absolutely confidential.

Step 2. Analyze, evaluate & quote legal services

After collecting information, DEDICA's energy and environment lawyers proceed:

• Analyze the regulatory legal framework;
• Assess legal and technical risks;
• Proposing appropriate solutions and legal advice;
• Send a detailed service quote, including:
  • Scope of work (drafting, reviewing, consulting, negotiating support);
  • Implementation time;
  • All-inclusive fees, commitment to transparency – no additional fees.

Step 3. Draft/Review detailed contract

After the customer agrees to the service, DEDICA carries out the main work — drafting or reviewing energy-environment contracts as required.

(a) Contract drafting

• Build comprehensive and tight contracts;
• Customize content to suit project type;
• Bilingual drafting (Vietnamese - English / Vietnamese - Chinese) if the contract has international elements.

(b) Review existing contracts

Once the customer has a draft contract from the partner, DEDICA will:

• Review all content to detect unfavorable terms or potential risks;
• Provide detailed comments and recommendations;
• Explain the legal impact of each provision, helping customers clearly understand their rights, obligations and responsibilities;
• Proposing directions for negotiating and adjusting contracts to maximize rights and ensure practical enforcement.

Step 4. Hand over results & Support negotiations - signing contracts

Once completed, DEDICA will:

• Handover of complete contract, including:
  • Vietnamese or bilingual version upon request;
  • Electronic version (Word, PDF) and printed copy (if official confirmation is required).
• Explain in detail the contract content;
• Support customers during the negotiation - signing process;

DEDICA always accompanies customers from the preparation and signing stages to project operation, ensuring legal compliance and environmental sustainability.

Benefits when using DEDICA's services

• The team of lawyers understands both Vietnamese law and international practices on energy and environment.
• Experience in handling renewable energy projects, waste treatment, and complex EPC and PPA contracts.
• Ensure the contract is not only legal but also protects maximum business interests.