Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd ‘has strength in depth and a strong presence on the ground in Myanmar’, leaving it well placed to work on large scale infrastructure projects such as urban planning projects. Managing director Minn Naing Oo is an ’extremely seasoned multi-jurisdiction qualified lawyer’, notably in Singapore and New York, and assists client in the infrastructure, energy and real estate sectors, both in Myanmar and internationally. Among the group’s varied client roster are local insurance companies and energy companies. Naing Oo acts for international clients and government agencies on infrastructure projects, whereas Lee Jun Yee regularly assists clients with cross-border project financing related to telecoms, powers and ports.
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‘The team has strength in depth and a strong presence on the ground in Myanmar.’
‘Minn Naing Oo combines first class international legal skills and expertise with strong local knowledge and contacts. He is fluent in the Myanmar language and crosses cultures with ease.’
‘Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, diverse team with broad range of expertise.'
‘Minn Naing Oo is an extremely seasoned multi-jurisdiction qualified lawyer, who is an absolute asset where Myanmar legal expertise is concerned. He is 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.’
‘The people, expertise and dedication made the difference.’
‘Individuals are committed to working through the project to complete things on time with highest quality.’
Work highlights
Advising The New Yangon Development Co., Ltd. (NYDC) on the $1.5bn phase 1 development of the New Yangon City in the western Yangon region of Myanmar.
Advising CECA Gold Company Limited on the development of a liquefied petroleum gas receiving, tanking, storage and bottling facility in Kyauk Tan Township Thilawa, Myanmar.
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Practice head
Minn Naing Oo
Other key lawyers
Lee Jun Yee