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YKVN LLC

Banking & Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam

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YKVN LLC

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YKVN Banking & Finance practice is the counsel-of-choice in many of the most complex, ground-breaking and high value transactions in Vietnam.

Many of our partners are well-recognized as leading banking practitioners and we have a deep bench of lawyers with banking experience. YKVN is the only firm that represents all four major state-owned banks and all major global investment banks, international financial institutions and commercial banks operating in Vietnam.

We regularly advise clients on implementing their new cutting-edge and innovative banking products in Vietnam. Our pioneering role within the industry has been instrumental in moving Vietnamese banks to accept international standard documents within the jurisdiction, especially syndicated loan documents.

Our practice covers:

  • Project finance
  • Corporate finance
  • Asset finance
  • Bank M&A
  • Derivatives
  • Regulatory advice

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Banking & Finance - Vietnam

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

YKVN has an established legal practice in Vietnam, regularly acting for both borrowers and lenders on complex financings. The firm's longstanding roster of prominent international clients includes major global investment banks and Vietnam's state-owned banks. The team is highly valued for its banking and capital markets expertise, including corporate and project finance, with particular strength in the local market. YKVN also offers significant expertise on debt and equity issuances.

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Work Highlights

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  • YKVN LLC advised Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) on its acquisition of Global Petro Sole Member Limited Commercial Bank (GPBank), including transaction due diligence and regulatory compliance.

Strengths

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  • YKVN has been very prompt as well as provided insightful advice helping us to track changing regulatory frameworks in Vietnam.

    Banking & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Their rich knowledge of practising law and experience in transactions with international elements has assisted them in finding good ways to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Truong Nhat Quang
    Truong Nhat Quang

    Truong Nhat Quang

    Truong Nhat Quang is YKVN's managing partner in Ho Chi Minh City and has a longstanding reputation in the market for his expertise in project finance, acquisition finance and financial regulations. In the capital markets space, he assists clients with bonds, IPOs and private placements.

    • Quang has profound experience in overall project-related legal issues as well as understanding the client's commercial perspective.

      Banking & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Truong Nhat Quang is always on standby and able to provide short and sharp advice as well as being happy to respond quickly.

      Banking & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Duong Thu Ha
    Duong Thu Ha

    Duong Thu Ha

    Duong Thu Ha is a partner based in YKVN's Hanoi office. She has impressive expertise in project financings and regulatory compliance. She often advises Vietnamese financial institutions as well as a broader clientele from across the region.
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  • Vu Dzung
    Vu Dzung

    Vu Dzung

    Vu Dzung has considerable expertise advising on debt capital markets transactions, and is particularly active in bond issuance. His client roster includes financial institutions and securities firms.

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  • Dieu Huyen Vu
    Dieu Huyen Vu

    Dieu Huyen Vu

    Dieu Huyen Vu has notable experience acting on loan transactions and bond issuance. She serves many joint stock commercial banks, state-owned banks and foreign financial institutions from the firm's base in Hanoi.

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