VDB Loi’s well-regarded corporate practice has a track record advising on foreign investment, transactional mandates, and corporate lending, as well as strength in the energy, infrastructure and TMT sectors. Based in Yangon, the practice is led by Edwin Vanderbruggen with senior partners Jean Loi who handles tax related matters, and Anna Makosa comprising the core team, The group is the first port of call for government entities, multinational banks, and international investors.

Based out of Singapore, Kelvin Chia Partnership’s corporate practice has a mix of local and foreign qualified practitioners who handle commercial transactions, cross-border merger work, and joint ventures for an assortment of clients. Cheah Swee Gim in Yangon is the key contact in the group alongside Khin Leinmar Ban Aye, both advise on foreign direct investment projects and restructurings.

Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited is ‘commercially minded and responsive’ according to clients and handles several high-profile mandates including advising Myanmars largest private equity firm on investments, financings, and merger work. The group has a strong Japanese practice and is also active in banking and finance matters, employment, and litigation. Practice head Chester Toh in Singapore advises Asian corporates on investments into Myanmar whilst co-head Min Thein (who previously served as a judge) advises international investors. The firm maintains its close working relationship with government authorities and regulatory bodies.

Tilleke & Gibbins’s corporate group is now jointly managed by Ross Taylor who splits his time between Myanmar and Thailand, and Yuwadee Thean-Ngarm. The group acts for domestic conglomerates and multinational clients, and has a track record working across the TMT, intellectual property, and employment space.  Other types of work including foreign direct investment, corporate restructuring, and cross-border work is seamlessly handled via its offices in Southeast Asia. Senior associate Nwe Oo in Yangon deals with contentious work and litigates in courts.

ZICO Law is instructed by international investors and domestic companies on various transactional ‘firsts’ and foreign direct investment including brownfield and greenfield acquisitions. Practice head Maung Maung Thein, who previously served as the Deputy Minister of Finance, has over four decades of experience in the banking sector. He is supported by Geraldine Oh, who advises on commercial transactions and disputes pertaining to shareholders, company law, and banking.

Baker McKenzie’s corporate group provides a full-service offering to international investors and multinationals on inbound investment, transactional work, and is noted for its work in regulated industries. Practice head and managing partner of the firm Andre Gan in Yangon is the name for corporate work, whilst Kenneth See focuses on joint ventures and regulatory issues for financial services, technology, and infrastructure sector clients. Media and telecoms clients instruct the firm on tax issues.

Luther Law Firm Limited’s internationally trained corporate team has extensive experience advising on investments, cross-border transactions, and joint venture matters. The team is overseen by managing partner Alexander Bohusch who is dual qualified in Germany and Singapore, and handles an assortment of taxation matters for multinationals and investor clients. Senior associate Thi Ha supports local authorities on contractual matters. The firm is able to leverage its in-house expertise across tax and accounting.