YKVN

What YKVN does

YKVN is a privately-held Vietnam-based law firm founded in 1999, operating through three offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore, with over ninety legal professionals qualified across Vietnam, the US, England, Singapore, and Washington State. The firm delivers legal advisory services across eight core practice areas — Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Projects, and Real Estate — alongside specialized industry practices spanning aviation, banking, energy, pharmaceuticals, real estate, technology, and consumer goods. Its client base is anchored by government agencies, state-owned enterprises (PetroVietnam, Vietnam Airlines, Vietinbank), Vietnamese corporates (Vingroup, VinFast, Masan, Bitexco), and multinational corporations (Alibaba, Mapletree, CapitaLand, Royal De Heus), with deal exposure including a USD 1 billion credit facility, a USD 935.5 million divestment, and a USD 854 million acquisition.

YKVN generates revenue exclusively through professional services fees negotiated on a per-matter basis, with no disclosed pricing structure or publicly available financial data. The go-to-market motion is partner-led enterprise engagement, leveraging sustained Tier 1 rankings across all key practice areas for 25 consecutive years, twelve IFLR National Law Firm of the Year awards, and being the first Vietnamese firm included in the GAR 100 international arbitration ranking. The firm holds no parent company, external investors, or subsidiaries, and operates as an independent legal practice controlled by its founding and senior partners.

Beyond advisory services, YKVN maintains a substantial thought-leadership platform including Vietnamese editions of FIDIC construction standards, corporate law treatises authored by Managing Partner Truong Nhat Quang, Vietnamese case law commentaries authored by Dr. Luu Tien Dzung, and co-authored comparative guides with international firms such as Morgan Lewis and Slaughter and May. Senior Partner K. Minh Dang received the Vietnam Bar Federation's first honorary membership in 2025, and Partner Truong Trong Nghia serves as Vice President of the Vietnam Bar Federation and a member of Vietnam's National Assembly. The firm has no disclosed AI, technology products, APIs, or proprietary software offerings; competitive differentiation rests entirely on human expertise, multi-jurisdictional qualifications, and institutional relationships across the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian legal ecosystems.

Name

YKVN

Legal name

YKVN

Website

https://ykvn-law.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YKVN is a privately-held Vietnamese law firm founded in 1999, operating across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore with 90+ lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions. It serves government agencies, state-owned enterprises, Vietnamese corporates, and multinationals through eight core practices spanning arbitration, banking, capital markets, corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: YKVN generates revenue through professional legal services fees charged to clients for legal advisory on transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. Services are provided to government entities, state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, and Vietnamese businesses across banking, energy, real estate, and other sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YKVN is a Vietnam-based law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation services across practice areas including arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, projects, and real estate. The firm serves government agencies, state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, and financial institutions with cross-border transactions, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution. The firm operates through three offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore with over ninety legal professionals.

Product overview

YKVN is a premier Vietnam-based law firm providing comprehensive legal services through a unified platform. The firm offers core practice areas including Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Projects, and Real Estate, complemented by specialized industry practices covering Aviation, Banking, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, and more. The firm also produces legal publications including the Corporate Law treatise and Vietnamese Case Law commentaries. YKVN operates three offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore with over ninety legal professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbitration International and domestic arbitration representation and counsel, including representation in SIAC, ICC, VIAC, UNCITRAL, GAFTA, SCMA, and LMAA arbitrations, with expertise in construction, energy, oil and gas, and commercial disputes for enterprise clients.
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Corporate
• Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Projects & Infrastructure
• Real Estate

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 1 billion credit facility for PetroVietnam
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Slaughter and MayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024YKVN Partner Nguyen Van Hai and Counsel Krissen Pillay co-authored ESG in APAC publication with Slaughter and May.
• Global Arbitration Review (GAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2024YKVN recognized in GAR 100 for second consecutive year as 'A market leader for arbitration in Vietnam'.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Multiple YKVN partners serve on SIAC panels: K. Minh Dang on Court of Arbitration (third term), Truong Trong Nghia and Luu Tien Dzung on arbitrators' panel, Pham Minh Thang on YSIAC Council.
• Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Four YKVN partners on VIAC arbitrators' panel: Truong Trong Nghia, Luu Tien Dzung, Truong Nhat Quang, and Do Khoi Nguyen.
• Vietnam ADR WeekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023YKVN was a sponsor of Vietnam ADR Week and organized a panel discussion on comparative analysis of governing law of arbitration agreement.
• Global Arbitration Review (GAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2023YKVN included in GAR 100 as first Vietnamese law firm. GAR audits and selects top specialist counsel in international arbitration.
• Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International (KCAB International)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Minh Dang appointed to KCAB International Arbitration Committee (IAC) as member alongside international arbitration experts.
• Young ICCAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019YKVN organized a workshop on Working with Witnesses & Experts in International Arbitration, supported by Young ICCA and VIAC.
• Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019YKVN organized a workshop on Working with Witnesses & Experts in International Arbitration, supported by Young ICCA and VIAC.
• EPLegalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Workshop sponsor alongside Lalive, Lee&Ko, LEXComm and YKVN.
• LaliveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Workshop sponsor alongside EPLegal, Lee&Ko, LEXComm and YKVN.
• Lee & KominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Workshop sponsor alongside EPLegal, Lalive, LEXComm and YKVN.
• LEXCommminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Workshop sponsor alongside EPLegal, Lalive, Lee&Ko and YKVN.
• Morgan LewisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2018YKVN partners K. Minh Dang and Do Khoi Nguyen co-authored the Vietnam Chapter of Morgan Lewis' 2018 Guide to Arbitration in Asia, Second Edition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie Vietnam: Global magic-circle firm with a long-standing Vietnam presence via its Hanoi office and referral network. Competes with YKVN for inbound cross-border M&A, capital markets, and banking mandates involving Vietnamese targets.
• A&O Shearman (Allen & Overy): Global law firm with active Vietnam practice through Singapore and regional offices. Competes for high-value cross-border banking, capital markets, and projects work where YKVN is also positioned.
• Hogan Lovells: Major international firm with a Vietnam practice covering corporate, finance, energy, and projects. Overlaps with YKVN on energy, infrastructure, and cross-border M&A mandates involving Vietnam.
• Freshfields: Global magic-circle firm that has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia including Vietnam. Competes with YKVN for premium cross-border M&A and dispute resolution work.
• Mayer Brown: Global law firm with established Southeast Asia practice covering banking, capital markets, and international arbitration. Competes with YKVN in regional and Vietnam-specific cross-border mandates.

Direct peers

• Frasers Law Company: A leading independent Vietnam-based law firm providing corporate, banking, M&A, real estate, and dispute resolution services. Competes head-to-head with YKVN on mid-to-large Vietnam-related cross-border transactions.
• VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm): One of Vietnam's largest full-service law firms jointly named Vietnam Law Firm of the Year with YKVN at the 2026 Asia Business Law Journal Awards. Directly competes for high-value banking, M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution mandates in Vietnam.
• LNT & Partners: Full-service Vietnamese law firm with strong corporate, M&A, banking, and dispute resolution practices. Directly comparable to YKVN in serving both domestic corporates and multinational investors entering Vietnam.
• Lexcomm Vietnam: Vietnamese law firm focused on corporate, M&A, and international trade matters. Comparable to YKVN as a domestic alternative for inbound investors and corporate clients.
• EPLegal: Vietnamese law firm with recognized practices in corporate, banking, and dispute resolution. Directly comparable to YKVN as a homegrown Vietnamese peer competing for similar mandates.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ykvnlawyers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ykvn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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