Rising Stars

Foreign desks in Myanmar

Allen & Overy Ltd

Allen & Overy Ltd’s dedicated Myanmar team advises on a broad range of mandates concerning corporate and M&A, projects, finance and dispute resolution, and is well-placed to leverage the expertise of the firm’s offices in Singapore and Thailand, as well as Hong Kong and Tokyo. Key clients include leading financial institutions, corporates, multilateral agencies, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, sponsors/developers and government bodies. In the firm’s Bangkok office, Sarah Wilson, who specialises in structured and major cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on project and asset finance matters, jointly leads the team alongside Singapore-based James Mythen, who handles M&A, joint ventures and private equity mandates. Senior associate Joshua Htet operates from the firm’s London office and assists on energy and infrastructure projects.

Practice head(s):

Sarah Wilson; James Mythen


Other key lawyers:

Joshua Htet


Key clients

Asian Development Bank


Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an active practice in Myanmar, advising on matters concerning telecoms, power, and infrastructure project financings, in addition to banking and capital markets mandates. The firm is able to draw from its global network to assist its domestic client roster and entities looking to invest into Myanmar. Yu-En Ong heads the practice and brings international experience to his banking and finance practice, while Janelene Chan, who handles a range of domestic and international financings, is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Yu-En Ong


Other key lawyers:

Janelene Chan


Key clients

UOB


FMO


ADB


Work highlights


  • Advising on the US$258,670,000 financing in Myanmar to Irrawaddy Towers Asset Holding Pte. Ltd. and Irrawaddy Green Towers Company Limited (IGT).
  • Advised DBS, ING and OCBC as mandated lead arrangers in connection with the leveraged buyout by global private equity firm TPG of Pan Asia Majestic Eagle Limited.

Dentons Myanmar Limited

Dentons Myanmar Limited’s expertise spans the logistics, technology, financial services, healthcare, real estate and manufacturing sectors. The team advises on matters concerning banking and finance, M&A, dispute resolution, employment, IP and data privacy, with demonstrable experience in handling ESG projects and advisory mandates. Its association with Dentons Rodyk further bolsters the practice's capability in handling cross-border work. Praised for her 'strong knowledge of the ASEAN markets and commercial awareness', Ling Yi Quek, who advises on corporate governance matters, jointly leads the practice alongside Josephine Koh, who is well-versed in cross-border transactions, due diligence and structuring work.

Practice head(s):

Ling Yi Quek; Josephine Koh


Testimonials

‘The team is familiar with cross-border transactions. There are many specialists on the team which makes them unique, and they can provide in-depth knowledge.’

‘Ling Yi Quek has strong knowledge of the ASEAN markets and commercial awareness. She is a highly effective individual and has been delivering effective solutions to clients.’

‘The team has broad expertise and a depth of resources. They have experts and specialists in every sector, and very strong cross border deals.’

‘Ling Yi Quek is familiar with Myanmar regulations and structuring cross-border transactions.’

Key clients

United Overseas Bank Limited


Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd


BASF Myanmar Limited


Carbon Neutral Royalty


14K Company Limited


DHC USA Incorporated


Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP


Element Materials Technology


Work highlights


  • Assisted with a mangrove reforestation project’s due diligence and implementation work.
  • Advising on compliance with all Myanmar laws and regulations, including Myanmar Companies Law, and conducted training sessions for directors.
  • Advising on intellectual property rights protection, and assisted with filing and registration of trademarks in Myanmar.

DLA Piper

Praised for its ‘excellent communication and strong expertise in the power and energy industries’DLA Piper boasts a strong practice, advising on energy matters in Myanmar, with additional expertise in M&A and financing work. Housing a team of lawyers in Thailand and Singapore, the practice is well-equipped to assist on cross-border mandates for international and domestic clients. Practice leader Vincent Seah advises on major energy and infrastructure projects, including power, oil and gas and petrochemical. Senior associate Zack Lin is a key contact in the team, acting for governments, sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure matters.

Practice head(s):

Vincent Seah


Other key lawyers:

Zack Lin


Testimonials

‘Excellent communication and strong expertise in the power and energy industries.’

‘Vincent Seah provides excellent advice on government agreements.’

Key clients

TTCL Public Company


Sojitz Corporation


INPEX Corporation


Shikoku Electric Power Company


Chukoku Electric Power Company


China Huadian


Zhefu Holdings


Supreme Trading


ACO Investments


BABSEACLE


POSCO International Corporation


Work highlights


  • Advising clients on all aspects of the development and financing of the 388MW Ahlone LNG-to-power project in Myanmar.
  • Representing a consortium of sponsors on all aspects of the development and financing of the 1,390MW Ayeyarwady LNG-to-power project in Myanmar.
  • Advising ACO Investments on all aspects of the development and financing of a 300MW solar project in Myanmar.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Assisting a range of domestic clients in Myanmar, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s ‘dedicated and resourceful’ Singapore-based practice is well-placed to leverage firm’s international footprint, to advise on matters concerning market entry, restructuring, M&A and project developments. Tun Zaw Mra leads the team and acts for international clients on M&A, financings and joint ventures. Praised as a ‘star individual’, senior consultant Nomita Nair is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Tun Zaw Mra


Other key lawyers:

Nomita Nair


Testimonials

‘The team is dedicated and resourceful. They are a go-to firm for getting things done in Myanmar.’

‘It is able to provide strong technical support by utilising its specialist teams from various jurisdictions. Its exceptional client relationship management ability is unparalleled.’

‘Nomita Nair stands out as a star individual from the team. She is able to provide meaningful analysis and practical solutions within a short timeframe.’

Key clients

Meeyahta Development Limited


Work highlights


Shearman & Sterling LLP

Boasting a robust energy practice, Shearman & Sterling LLP advises on matters concerning power, LNG and hydropower, assisting on major international energy and infrastructure projects and developments. Based in Singapore, Bill McCormack, who advises lenders and sponsors on hydro, wind and solar projects, leads the practice. Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli and Anna Chung left the firm for Ashurst LLP in May 2023.

Practice head(s):

Bill McCormack


Other key lawyers:

Etienne Gelencsér


Key clients

International Finance Corporation


Work highlights


  • Advised the lenders in connection with the development and financing of the greenfield 60 MW Deedoke hydropower project in Myanmar.