DFDL Legal & Tax > Yangon, Myanmar > Firm Profile

DFDL Legal & Tax
â„– 134/A, THAN LWIN ROAD, GOLDEN VALLEY WARD (1)
BAHAN TOWNSHIP (GPO BOX 729)
YANGON
Myanmar

Myanmar > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

DFDL Legal & Tax acts for major clients across the market. In its largest practice area, corporate and M&A, the firm holds strong relationships with notable clients from across the globe such as Total, Facebook, Cargill and Carlsberg. Its speciality in corporate and M&A is advising the structuring of foreign direct investment, as well as regularly acting on complex M&A transactions. On top of leading the 'pragmatic' practice, Nishant Choudhary advises on a range of issues in fintech, telecoms, real estate and aviation, while Mar Mau Aung focuses on matters in the real estate, mining and infrastructure sectors.

Practice head(s):

Nishant Choudhary

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They are pragmatic and seek solutions to overcome issues and to help to finalise the transactions.’

‘They are knowledgeable of the local market, have a pragmatic approach and great efficiency in dealing with matters.’

Key clients

2C2P

British-American Tobacco Myanmar

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Export Import Bank of China

Nordic Aviation

Telenor

Work highlights

  • Acted as Myanmar counsel on both sides of the US$425 million cross-border M&A for the sale of financial services company 2C2P, both its parent company and all related Myanmar companies.

Myanmar > Projects Tier 1

DFDL Legal & Tax assists clients on energy and infrastructure projects in Myanmar, negotiating, structuring and managing large-scale power and oil and gas transactions. Elsewhere, the team boasts expertise in the aviation sector, advising on leasing mandates, financings and sales of aircraft. Team leader Nishant Choudhary advises on a broad range of projects concerning energy, infrastructure, telecoms, real estate and aviation, while Thida Aye is noted for her expertise in the aviation, energy and real estate sectors. Mar Mau Aung and Rohan Bishayee are also key contacts in the group.

Practice head(s):

Nishant Choudhary

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

China Harbour Engineering Company

JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration

Total Energies

Work highlights

  • Acting for JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration on the finalisation of their withdrawal/transfer of participating interest in the Yetagun Project, a major offshore gas field in the Andaman Sea.

The firm: Founded in 1995, DFDL is one of the oldest foreign legal and tax firms in Myanmar. DFDL provides a full range of legal and tax services to foreign and local investors operating in Myanmar. Our team of more than 30 experienced local lawyers and foreign legal advisers in Yangon and Naypyidaw provides efficient, effective, and practical legal services at an international standard, coupled with a high level of personal in-depth knowledge of the local environment.

Areas of practice: DFDL is best placed to advise Asian and international companies on their investments in Myanmar. As a full-service law firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services in a variety of sectors and practice areas. To better serve our clients’ business needs and various business communities, we have also organized our expertise into regional practice groups with experts in each country. These practice groups are aligned with the major sectors and needs for investments in developing markets.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking, Finance & Technology Nishant Choudhary nishant.choudhary@dfdl.com
Taxation Jack Sheehan jack.sheehan@dfdl.com
Photo Name Position Profile
Thida Aye photo Thida Aye Partner
Diberjohn Balinas photo Diberjohn Balinas Tax Director; Cambodia, Myanmar
Nishant Choudhary photo Nishant Choudhary Partner and Managing Director, Myanmar | Head of Regional Dispute Resolution Practice
Partner : 2
Advisor : 18
Burmese
English (fluent)
Filipino
Hindi
European Chamber of Commerce
World Services Group (WSG)
American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)
Official Website : https://www.dfdl.com/locations/myanmar/