Dino Santaniello > Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) > Vientiane, Laos > Lawyer Profile
Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) Offices
NO. 302/1B, 3RD fLOOR, VIENG VANG TOWER
NIT 15 BOULICHAN ROAD, DONGPALAN THONG VILLAGE, SISATTANAK DISTRICT
VIENTIANE
Laos
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Dino Santaniello
Position
Consultant
Practice: Corporate/M&A, Compliance and Investigation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property
Career
Dino Santaniello is an experienced and versatile legal consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Laos, where he is a respected advisor for international and regional companies on corporate legal and regulatory issues, commercial transactions, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution in the Lao market. With wide-ranging expertise, Dino leads legal teams on corporate establishment, licensing, energy and project development, M&A deals and joint ventures, privacy and data protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Dino is recognized as a leading legal practitioner in Laos by publications such as Asialaw Leading Lawyers, Chambers Asia-Pacific, IFLR 1000, and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for his exceptional client service and legal acumen.
Dino is also an active supporter of the business community in Laos. He is frequently invited to give presentations for the European Chamber of Commerce in Laos, industry bodies, and other organizations. He is the sole EU IPR SME Helpdesk representative in Laos and regularly contributes insights and feedback to the Lao government on pending policy developments.
Dino’s dedication to facilitating inbound investors entering Asian markets is underscored by his fluency in French, English, Lao, and Thai.
Languages
French, English, Lao, Thai, Korean
Education
DJCE, Faculty of Law Paul Cézanne, Aix-Marseille III University
LLM, Faculty of Law Paul Cézanne, Aix-Marseille III University
LLB, Faculty of Law Paul Cézanne, Aix-Marseille III University
Lawyer Rankings
Laos > Leading firms
(Leading individuals)Based in Vientiane, Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) acts on an extensive range of legal concerns, including banking and finance transactions, regulatory matters, M&As and joint ventures, and project developments. Engaged by a range of global banks, corporations, and foreign investors, the firm primarily focuses on corporate, commercial, and disputes work, often in connection with syndicated loans and entry into the local market. Elsewhere, the team offers advice on work relating to tech, renewable energy, life sciences, and telecoms industries, and is also recognised for its strong IP practice. The firm is jointly led by expert Dino Santaniello, who counts data protection law, employment matters, and investment concerns amongst his key workload, and Niti Muangkote, who specialises in high-value commercial and financing transactions across various sectors.