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Allen & Gledhill LLP

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Myanmar


Allen & Gledhill LLP

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About

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Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. is an associate firm of one of Singapore’s leading law firms, Allen & Gledhill LLP. Based in Yangon, our Firm is staffed by local lawyers familiar with the business environment, laws, regulations and practices of Myanmar as well as international lawyers with expertise in various areas and experienced in cross-border transactions.

Led by Minn Naing Oo, a Singapore and New York qualified lawyer fluent in the Myanmar language, with well-established connections in the Myanmar business community and experience advising clients on investing in Myanmar, we are able to offer a full range of legal services.

As part of Allen & Gledhill’s network, we are uniquely placed to leverage upon and tap on the legal expertise and experience of one of the leading and largest law firms in Asia.

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications

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General Business Law - Myanmar

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Allen & Gledhill has a top-tier practice in Yangon featuring Myanmar-, Singapore- and US-qualified lawyers who maintain an excellent reputation as international and local counsel on key Myanmar-related transactions. The team offers impressive expertise in foreign direct investment and banking matters, as well as project finance and real estate development. The lawyers possess strong knowledge in the energy and mining sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Allen & Gledhill represented Bangkok Bank as the lender to STC in a multi-currency banking facility for the construction of a 20.7 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant.

Strengths

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  • The firm has strong local knowledge and is pro-business, friendly and flexible.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Allen & Gledhill is the go-to team for all complex matters because of the difficult and uncertain regulatory environment in Myanmar.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Minn Naing Oo
    Band 1Minn Naing Oo

    Minn Naing Oo

    Minn Naing Oo is currently based in Singapore but remains the managing director of Allen & Gledhill's Myanmar office. He is highly regarded for his combination of local and international expertise, with experience handling matters relating to M&A, joint ventures, banking and finance, and projects in Myanmar.

    • Minn is complex in his thinking and provides holistic advice.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Minn brings a wealth of expertise and a solution-oriented approach to the most complex cross-border investments and exit issues.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Myanmar, expertise based abroad in VietnamHsiu-Hau Oh
    Myanmar, expertise based abroad in VietnamHsiu-Hau Oh

    Hsiu-Hau Oh

    Oh Hsiu-Hau leads Allen & Gledhill's office in Ho Chi Minh City and maintains a solid reputation in the Myanmar market. He is active handling M&A and joint ventures in the TMT and real estate sectors, among others.

Ranked Individuals at Allen & Gledhill LLP (2)

Myanmar

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