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Laos > Leading firms Tier 1

With demonstrable industry expertise in the mining, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors, DFDL Legal & Tax is well-positioned to advise on a plethora of projects in Laos and across Southeast Asia. The firm routinely assists local and international developers with solar and wind energy projects, often in the Cambodian and Vietnamese regions. Also recognised for its strong corporate and M&A practice in the plantation and insurance industries, the group is frequently engaged by global corporations to handle domestic and cross-border work, such as joint venture deals, offshore transactions and regulatory issues. Elsewhere, the team has reputed expertise in the employment, tax, insolvency, and real estate fields. Managing partner Kristy Newby is noted for her strengths in banking and finance, and regularly advises on commercial transactions and foreign investments. Senesakoune Sihanouvong specialises in tax, due diligence, and compliance concerns, whereas Standré Bezuidenhout covers work relating to labour and disputes.

Thailand > Tax

The tax practice at DFDL Legal & Tax is well-versed in advising clients on tax structuring, restructuring, planning and management. The team is also equipped to assist with the tax implications of M&A transactions and perform tax due diligence on other corporate transactions. Clients span across a range of industries, including aviation, hospitality, technology, automobiles and telecommunications. Head of the practice Jack Sheehan specialises in inbound and outbound investments in Asia, tax planning, transfer pricing and tax controversy. Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan focuses her practice on the tax aspects of foreign direct investment, corporate transactions and financings. Jonathan Blaine remains a key name in the team.