Tilleke & Gibbins’ Yangon office continues to advise on a number of high-profile power, manufacturing, and infrastructure developments. The practice is jointly led by Yuwadee Thean-Ngarm, who is noted for her expertise in foreign direct investment, and Derrick Khoo, who brings extensive cross-border transactional experience and is a key contact for Chinese investment transactions. Senior associate Nwe Oo provides valuable support on contentious matters, particularly litigation and arbitration, while Aye Thuzar Hlain advises across regulatory, finance, and real estate issues.
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Key clients
- TCCC Myanmar Limited
- AvePoint
- Bloomberg
- Global Power Synergy Public Company
- Heineken Myanmar
- KBZ Bank
- KBZ Group
- Fragomen
- Bangkok Insurance
- Myanmar Information Highway Limited
Work highlights
Engaged by one of the largest energy drink manufacturers in ASEAN to assist with all legal matters in connection with its approx USD 7 million JV for the establishment of a major manufacturing facility.
Assisted the Myanmar branch of a leading multinational oil and gas company with the preparation and registration of over 200 employment contracts for its onshore and offshore employees in Myanmar.
Assisted one of Thailand’s largest supermarket chains with the establishment of its second store in Myanmar. Our team advised on all aspects of the matter, including land acquisition and obtaining infrastructure and other regulatory approvals.
Practice head
Yuwadee Thean-ngarm; Derrick Khoo
Other key lawyers
Nwe Oo; Aye Thuzar Hlain