Vietnam’s Economic Awakening:
From Reform to Regional Engagement
1995
Vietnam and USA Re-establish Bilateral Diplomatic Relations
Vietnam joins ASEAN
1998
Vietnam joins APEC
YKVN’s early roots are established through White & Case’s presence in Vietnam, culminating in YKVN’s founding in 1999 as the legal market began to take shape.
YKVN Begins its Journey
YKVN is founded with the establishment of offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Entering the Global Stage:
Industrialization and WTO Integration
Notably with the WTO, this decade marked Vietnam’s rapid global integration, characterized by industrialization, infrastructure development, and increasing foreign direct investment.
YKVN emerges as an unparalleled player, advising on groundbreaking cross-border transactions and large-scale projects, and solidifying its reputation through top-tier rankings and multiple inaugural “Firm/Deal of the Year” awards in prestigious legal publications.
2003
Inaugural IFLR Vietnam Firm of the Year
YKVN has been awarded 12 times over the last 20 years since the award launch in Vietnam.
2004
Competition Law (amended in 2018)
Regulated anti-competitive practices and mergers, ensuring fair competition, and promoting innovation in a rapidly growing economy.
2007
Vietnam joins WTO
A pivotal moment in the country’s integration into the global economy.
Notably with the WTO, this decade marked Vietnam’s rapid global integration, characterized by industrialization, infrastructure development, and increasing foreign direct investment.
YKVN emerges as an unparalleled player, advising on groundbreaking cross-border transactions and large-scale projects, and solidifying its reputation through top-tier rankings and multiple inaugural “Firm/Deal of the Year” awards in prestigious legal publications.
2003
Inaugural IFLR Vietnam Firm of the Year
YKVN has been awarded 12 times over the last 20 years since the award launch in Vietnam.
2004
Competition Law (amended in 2018)
Regulated anti-competitive practices and mergers, ensuring fair competition, and promoting innovation in a rapidly growing economy.
