Banking & Finance: Capital Markets - Vietnam
What the team is known for
YKVN has an established legal practice in Vietnam, regularly acting for both borrowers and lenders on complex financings. The firm's long-standing roster of prominent international clients includes major global investment banks and Vietnam's state-owned banks. The team is highly valued for its banking and capital markets expertise, including corporate and project finance, with particular strength in the local market. YKVN also offers significant expertise on debt and equity issuances.
Strengths
"YKVN is a firm we call on if we need to do something innovative or if we need a new structure for a deal, which is important in Vietnam."
"They are forward-thinking and well aware of the local rules and practices."
Work highlights
YKVN advised Bangkok Bank and Bangkok Bank's Ho Chi Minh City branch on providing a USD76.2 million syndicated loan for the development of an offshore wind power plant project.
Notable practitioners
Truong Nhat Quang is YKVN's managing partner in Ho Chi Minh City and has a long-standing reputation in the market for his expertise in project finance, acquisition finance and financial regulations. In the capital markets space, he assists clients with bonds, IPOs and private placements. "He understands all the complex structures and can anticipate the needs of corporate clients and investors." "Truong Nhat Quang is number one on my speed dial."
Duong Thu Ha is a partner based in YKVN's Hanoi office. She has impressive expertise in project financings and regulatory compliance. She often advises Vietnamese financial institutions as well as a broader clientele from across the region. "She is capable of working on complex legal issues."
Vu Dzung is a partner in Ho Chi Minh City who regularly handles project financing matters and has experience in advising international banks and private equity firms.
