YKVN

Reputable law firm YKVN has pre-eminent practices in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A as well as dispute resolution. During the research period, the firm has been particularly active in advising technology and telecommunications clients. Practitioners to note are capital markets specialist Nhat Quang Truong and dispute resolution specialists Tien Dzung Luu and Trong Nghia Truong. The firm continues to develop its presence in Singapore, thereby expanding its international arbitration scope.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advising a syndicate of international lenders including Bank of China on Nam Dinh 1 Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Thermal Power Plant Project, which has an investment of at least $2 billion.

Key clients

China Development Bank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Capital markets

Work highlights

Advised Vinpearl on its international issuance of $325 million guaranteed exchangeable bonds and the subsequent $125 million tap issuance. This was the first exchangeable bonds issued by a Vietnamese issuer in the international market.

Key clients

GIC, Hoan My Medical Corporation, No Va Land Investment Group, Techcombank, The PAN Group

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised JD.com on the acquisition of 21.2% with an option to raise up to 35% shareholding in Ti Ki Corporation (Tiki), Vietnam’s leading B2C e-commerce platform. Upon closing, JD.com will become one of the largest shareholders of Tiki.

Key clients

Masan Group, Temasek International, Vietcombank

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing Grab in a non-contractual damage case (tort) brought by Vietnam Sun, one of the largest taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City. The plaintiff is claiming that Grab is illegally carrying out an unlicensed taxi business.

Key clients

Chutex Group, Eximbank, Vietnam Phoenix Fund