General Business Law: International Firms

Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) provides on-the-ground, high-quality counsel to foreign and domestic businesses seeking to seize opportunities while minimizing the inherent risks in the dynamic, emerging market of Myanmar.

Our firm has both experienced senior local & international lawyers who are well-positioned to advise clients on various matters including foreign direct investment, power projects, infrastructure, real estate, banking & finance and employment. 

We have built strong relationships with local conglomerates, government authorities and foreign stakeholders. We are the only law firm to receive the Distinguished Service to Myanmar Award from the Attorney General of the Union, which recognizes our assistance to Myanmar for more than a decade in transactional and DR matters.

Work highlights:

Advised Sembcorp Utilities Limited as lead sponsors on the implementation of a US$300m 225MW gas-fired power plant on BOT basis in Myingyan, the first internationally tendered power project in Myanmar & biggest gas-fired power station to date.

Advised First Myanmar Investment Co., Ltd. on its listing on the Yangon Stock Exchange, which was the first listing on that stock exchange.

Advising on several banking & project financing matters involving foreign licensed banks (India, PRC, Korean) & Myanmar banks.

Representing and advising on a SIAC arbitration matter involving SG and Myanmar law aspects. 

Key contacts 

Mr Priyank Srivastava, Director.