General Business Law: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Myanmar
Band 3
About
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
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.
Chambers Review
The lawyers at Duane Morris & Selvam regularly handle Myanmar matters from its Singapore office, with support from its team in Yangon. The firm has a multidisciplinary practice with expertise across project development, joint ventures, M&A, financing and corporate advisory work. The team advises a mixture of local and foreign corporates, with a number of clients in the finance and energy and resources sectors. Clients include Shwe Minn Gan Finance, iGenesis Technologies and Young Investment Group.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris & Selvam advised Goldman Investment Int Holdings on its USD100 million housing and commercial development projects and joint venture with a Myanmar conglomerate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a good mix of experienced and seasoned professionals from varied backgrounds, and is thus able to give varied opinions based on their experiences."
"The firm has a good mix of experienced and seasoned professionals from varied backgrounds, and is thus able to give varied opinions based on their experiences."
Notable Practitioners
Priyank Srivastava in Singapore has notable experience in joint ventures, financing and regulatory issues in Myanmar. He advises clients from a variety of sectors, such as natural resources, banking and finance, and food and beverages.
"One of the facts we like about Priyank is that he is very quick, responsive and attentive to what our questions are and he understands the situation about Myanmar."
Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Myanmar
Members
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Bei Lo CN
Bei Wang
Jamie Benson
Head of Department
Priyank Srivastava
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Bank of China
Beijing Deheng, Sichuan Petroleum & Natural Gas Construction
Damco Logistics Myanmar Limited
Delphos International Ltd
Eco Friendly Towers Company Limited
Emirates Airline
First Myanmar Investment Co., Ltd.
IGenesis
IPH Limited
Iceberg Holdings
Indraprashtha Gas Limited
Korea Development Bank
Muang Thai Insurance
ONGC Videsh
Oil India Limited
Sembcorp Utilities Limited
Shwe Min Gan Financial
State Bank of India
Vanguard Myanmar Company Limited
Young Investment Group
Industries
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Energy & Infrastructure
Financial Services
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
General Corporate Work
Litigation
Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Engineering
Oil & Gas
Private Equity
Project Finance
Projects and Energy
Real Estate
Regulatory
Renewable Energy
Resources
Technology, Media and Telecommunications