Handling a high volume of international capital markets mandates, VILAF has demonstrated stellar activity overseeing IPOs in the real estate sector, as well as benefitting from Vietnam’s healthy start-up environment, to which the firm has been a key adviser. Furthermore, leading work regarding green bonds alongside continued excellence in the debt financing space showcases the firm’s wide engagement in this space. Duyen Ha Vo and Hung Nguyen co-head the group, with both individuals possessing a strong international practice that concentrates on the various issues surrounding IPOs. Phong Tran is revered for his banking and financing work in the energy and aviation sectors, and has been active working with multinational investment banks and financial services corporations on a wide array of mandates.

YKVN's DCM and ECM teams have both been highly active over the past twelve months, with the former assisting leading Vietnamese private corporations on multi-billion USD international bond issuances, and the latter heavily involved overseeing IPOs in both the Vietnamese and US markets. The group boasts an enviable record acting on first of its kind mandates in the region, especially regarding exchangeable bonds. Truong Nhat Quang spearheads the team and is intimately familiar with structured financing deals, working closely with a wide array of corporates, funds, and financial institutions, while Vu Dzung is hailed for debt and equity capital markets work. Nguyen Van Hai is building up an impressive portfolio of work that demonstrates experience advising both the underwriter and private corporation in a range of IPOs. Ho Anh Tuyet also comes recommended.

‘Providing business-practical legal advice’ due to a strong understanding of ‘local Vietnamese regulations and law’, Frasers Law Company works with clients on a variety of debt and equity capital market issues, including advice regarding IPOs, convertible debt securities, and structured products. Furthermore, the firm is characterised by strong work in the energy, real estate and healthcare sectors. Mark Fraser heads the practice and is well-reputed for his handling of complex strategic transactions across a number of sectors, while Justin Gisz has been predominantly active working with investment funds on credit facility engagement. Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram is another practitioner of note who has played a key supporting role across the board.

Vina Legal specialises in helping clients issue bonds in order to galvanise developments in their wide array of projects, demonstrating engagement with the both domestic and international giants in the real estate sector. Nguyen Thanh Long has been active overseeing multi-million USD dollar bond issuances over the past twelve months and has been the key leading figure in the practice. Nguyen Hong Duc and Nguyen Thi Phuong also come recommended.