YKVN

Reputable law firm YKVN has pre-eminent practices in project development, banking and commercial transactions. Moreover, its unmatched dispute group, backed by the largest litigation team in the country, is lauded by clients as well as competitiors. During the research period, the firm has been particularly active in advising technology and telecommunications clients on corporate and competition mattes. 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 Bank of China, among a syndicate of international lenders, on the financing of the Nam Dinh BOT thermal power plant project, of which the total investment amount exceeds $2 billion.

Assisted a group of Chinese and international banks, including China Development Bank, in the financing of a coal-fired power project in Binh Thuan province.

Capital markets

Work highlights

Acting as Vietnam counsel to BNP Paribas and Citi Group in relation to the proposed issue of up to $1 billion bonds pursuant to Euro medium-term note programme.

Advised Military Bank on its private placement and sale of shares totalling $100 million.

Key clients

Credit Suisse Singapore, Masan Group Corporation, Truong Hai Auto Corporation

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acted as lead counsel to Vingroup in $1 billion strategic partnership with SK Group.

Advised Softbank on its $200 million investment in VN Pay.

Key clients

Central Pattana, Newell Brands, Vietcombank

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Grab in a dispute pertaining to the unlicensed taxi business allegation brought by Vietnam Sun Corporation before High-level People’s Procuracy.

Acted for two individuals in a lawsuit with respect to the contract on land transferral and successfully appealed before the Supreme People’s Court.

Key clients

Chailease International Financial Services, Posco VST