YKVN is highly sought after by international clients for its extensive expertise in navigating Vietnam’s evolving regulatory landscape, frequently advising on complex debt and equity transactions. The firm is particularly adept at advising on green and social bond issuances, bond transactions and restructuring, as well as high-profile strategic exits. The practice is led by banking and finance expert Truong Nhat Quang, and benefits from a strong bench, including Hanoi-based Duong Thu Ha, who frequently leads on high-profile equity and debt matters, as well as Vu Dzung and Nguyen Thu Hang, who are renowned capital market specialists. Hai Nguyen departed the firm in July 2025.
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Key clients
- Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam
- Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade
- Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam
- Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank
- Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- Citibank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- UBS
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- JCB International Co., Ltd.
- Kasikornbank PCL
Work highlights
Advised No Va Land Group as issuer on the US$300 million cross-border restructuring of its international bonds.
Advised Masan Group on its landmark issuance of Convertible Dividend Preference Shares to Bain Capital.
Advised Phenikaa on its first Sustainable Fitch-rated VND 520 billion social bonds
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Truong Nhat Quang
Other key lawyers
Duong Thu Ha; Vu Dzung; Nguyen Thu Hang