Corporate/M&A - Vietnam
What the team is known for
YKVN is a prominent Vietnamese law firm with a high degree of experience in both inbound and outbound transactions. The firm's expertise covers disposals, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and joint ventures for clients ranging from multinational organisations to state-owned enterprises. The legal team is active for clients across such sectors as retail, real estate, logistics and finance. The team works closely with its Singapore office to provide an international service. Some of the key clients that the practice has advised are VPBank, ESR V INVESTOR 5 and Capgemini.
Strengths
"They are good at appreciating that the client wants a specific answer, as opposed to simply understanding the law."
"They provide quality across the board."
Work highlights
YKVN advised Advent on the Vietnamese aspects of its USD1.1 billion acquisition of the Italian speciality ingredient producer IRCA from Carlyle.
Notable practitioners
Truong Nhat Quang is the managing partner in YKVN's Ho Chi Minh City office. He is noted for his long legal career and for representing major Vietnamese and international corporates and financial investors. "He's great at getting deals done. You always want to have him on your side of the table." "He is very meticulous and has very deep knowledge."
Vu Dzung is a partner based in YKVN's Ho Chi Minh City office. He has an established reputation in the market for his expertise in cross-border M&A. He acts for corporates and individuals.
Diep Hoai Nam is the head of YKVN's Hanoi office. She has expertise in representing clients in the sale and acquisition of companies in the energy and real estate sectors.