Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd > Yangon, Myanmar > Firm Profile
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd Offices
JUNCTION CITY TOWER, #18-01
BOGYOKE AUNG SAN ROAD
PABEDAN TOWNSHIP, YANGON
Myanmar
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd > The Legal 500 Rankings
Myanmar > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd is the ‘go-to firm’ in Myanmar according to clients and has a well-established corporate practice handling international transactions and joint venture matters for companies in the banking and commercial sector. The group is overseen by Singapore and New York qualified managing partner Minn Naing Oo who is highly regarded by peers, and M&A expert Oh Hsiu-Hau in Vietnam. The group has been at the forefront of developing the insurance market and is noted for its work with several leading Japanese companies. Jacqueline Cheong acts for private equity funds and other corporate clients on cross-border mergers and associate Lee Jun Yee works across the capacitance market regulatory framework. The team is able to leverage its offering in Singapore to handle Southeast Asia matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, diverse team with broad range of expertise and the only full-service firm one would need for the Myanmar market. A&G Myanmar has been our go-to firm for the past 6 years and counting.’
‘Minn Niang Oo (Managing Partner) is an extremely seasoned multi-jurisdiction qualified lawyer, who is an absolute asset where Myanmar legal expertise is concerned. He is ever responsive and ready to advise on corporate, regulatory, construction, insurance and dispute matters or is able to swiftly bring other local experts from his team onboard.’
’Minn, had expert knowledge regarding Myanmar, and coaching our team on specific matters related to legal agreements, negotiating tactics, and possible outcomes. Minn was also available almost “at anytime” to discuss key items as they arose. Given COVID and the situation in Myanmar, all of our teams needed counsel while managing the business in a ‘one-of-a-kind’ environment.’
Work highlights
- Advising Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, on its acquisition of a minority interest in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank Limited (“Yoma Bank”). Yoma Bank is one of Myanmar’s largest lenders and was founded by Serge Pun in 1993. GIC will acquire approximately 20 per cent. of Yoma Bank.
- Advised on the Joint venture with China Gezhouba Group Cement Co., Ltd and China Gezhouba Group Overseas Investment Co., Ltd in Myanmar to develop a limestone mine and a cement factory Advised YIG, as transaction counsel, in entering a joint venture agreement with China Gezhouba Group Cement Co., Ltd and China Gezhouba Group Overseas Investment Co., Ltd (collectively, “GZB”) to mine limestones and product cement products in Mandalay, Myanmar.
- Advised Ant, as Myanmar counsel, on its US$73.5 million investment in Digital Money Myanmar Limited, a mobile payments company incorporated in Myanmar, in a joint venture with Norwegian-based Telenor group and Myanmar-based Yoma group.
Myanmar > Projects Tier 1
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd has a well-established projects practice assisting international companies on high-end power and energy projects, shopping malls developments, and banking transactions. Minn Naing Oo advises on infrastructure projects across ports and urban developments. In a representative matter, the group is advising on a liquefied petroleum gas facility in Myanmar. Oh Hsiu-Hau is a key member of the group advising on corporate elements, whilst banking partner Lee Jun Yee handles M&A matters. The team regularly works with its office in Singapore on cross-border energy mandates.Practice head(s):
Minn Naing Oo
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, diverse team with broad range of expertise and the only full-service firm one would need for the Myanmar market. A&G Myanmar has been our go-to firm for the past 6 years and counting.’
‘Minn Niang Oo (Managing Partner) is an extremely seasoned multi-jurisdiction qualified lawyer, who is an absolute asset where Myanmar legal expertise is concerned. He is ever responsive and ready to advise on corporate, regulatory, construction, insurance and dispute matters or is able to swiftly bring other local experts from his team onboard.’
Work highlights
- Advising NYDC, a company established by the Yangon Regional Government, as transaction counsel, on the $1.5bn phase 1 development of the New Yangon City in the western Yangon region of Myanmar.
- Advising CECA Gold on the development of a liquefied petroleum gas receiving, tanking, storage and bottling facility in Kyauk Tan Township Thilawa, Myanmar. The matter is cross border (spanning Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar) and involved a multidisciplinary team from Singapore and Myanmar.
Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd > Firm Profile
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. is a fully licensed law firm which provides Myanmar legal advice, and issues Myanmar legal opinions. The Firm’s Myanmar and foreign qualified lawyers, supported by the regional network of Allen & Gledhill, Singapore, combine sound local knowledge with best international practices to provide value added advice and unparalleled service to its clients.
Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) is led by Minn Naing Oo, a native Myanmar who is qualified to practise New York and Singapore law. Minn continues to build up, strong relationships and traction with both the Myanmar private business community as well as the various Myanmar government departments. Being fluent in the English and Myanmar languages, he is able to effectively advise both foreign investors and local businesses on their projects in Myanmar.
Operational since early 2014, the Firm has gained an excellent reputation for advising local conglomerates and organisations as well as international clients across diversified industry sectors including financial services, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, telecommunications, real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, and agriculture.
Main contacts:
Minn Naing Oo (Managing Director)
Oh Hsiu-Hau (Director)
Lee Jun Yee (Director)
Jacqueline Cheong (Director)
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Competition & Antitrust; Corporate & Commercial; Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions; Corporate Real Estate; Energy, Infrastructure & Projects; International Arbitration, Intellectual Property | Minn Naing Oo | minn.naingoo@allenandgledhill.com | +95 1 925 3719 |
| Corporate & Commercial; Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions; Corporate Real Estate | Oh Hsiu-Hau | oh.hsiuhau@allenandgledhill.com | +65 6890 7637 |
| Banking & Finance; Energy, Infrastructure & Projects | Lee Jun Yee | lee.junyee@allenandgledhill.com | +95 1 925 3717 / 3718 |
| Mergers & Acquisitions; Joint Ventures; Corporate Restructurings | Jacqueline Cheong | jacqueline.cheong@allenandgledhill.com | +95 1 925 3717 / 3718 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Jun Yee Lee | Director | View Profile |
 | Mr Naing Oo Minn | Managing Director of Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) and Partner of Allen &… | View Profile |
 | Mr U Nyan Naing Win | Senior Adviser | View Profile |
 | Mr Hsiu-Hau Oh | Managing Partner of Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam), Partner of Allen & Gledhill… | View Profile |
 | Dr Saw Yu Win | Senior Adviser | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers in regional network : 650+ At this office : 21Languages
English Hindi Japanese Malay Mandarin MyanmarDiversity/Community
One of South-East Asia’s leading and largest law firms, Allen & Gledhill seeks to be a responsible corporate citizen and do good to effect positive changes in the ASEAN community. The firm collaborates closely with its clients, employees and the wider community in its CSR activities and initiatives. As part of its commitment to continue using its resources and capabilities to benefit the wider community, the firm and the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law jointly established the A&G-NUS Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) Pro Bono Internship Programme in 2016. The programme is the first formal partnership between a law firm and the NUS Law Faculty focusing on pro bono work.
- Corporate and M&A
- Projects
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Vietnam > Corporate and M&A