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Mori Hamada

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Myanmar


Mori Hamada

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About

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Myanmar Legal Mori Hamada offers a comprehensive range of legal services to clients intending to invest, or doing business, in Myanmar, with a focus on investment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project finance, capital markets, power projects, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and banking and finance. We offer international clients the benefits of cross-border experience in tandem with the Myanmar resources required to get deals done in Myanmar. With our unique mix of local and international experience, we advise clients with investment into Myanmar in relation to regulatory issues and disputes.

Our team comprises senior lawyers with extensive international and domestic experience, including seasoned Myanmar-qualified lawyers, and experienced Japanese, Commonwealth and Thai-qualified lawyers with on-the-ground experience.  Our team’s expertise and knowledge covers a range of practice areas across various jurisdictions and enables us to provide clients with comprehensive and high-quality services.

Our practice is supported by a dedicated translation service, enabling us to produce English language translations of Myanmar language laws and other documents to support our clients.

Industries (25)

  • Automotives / Auto Parts
  • Banking
  • Food / Agriculture / Biotechnology
  • Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electricity/ Gas
  • Electronics / Machinery / Other Manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Land Transport / Logistics
  • Life Sciences/Healthcare
  • Public Institutions
  • Real Estate / REITs
  • Retail
  • Security
  • Telecommunications/Media
  • Trading/Wholesale
  • Metals/Mining/Resources Recycling
  • Semiconductors
  • Chemicals
  • IT/Technology/AI
  • Non-Bank Lending/Payments/Fintech & Crypto
  • Asset Management/Funds
  • Tourism and Travel/Hotels
  • Education/Research
  • Staffing and Recruiting

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Myanmar

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Myanmar Legal Mori Hamada has a strong local practice in Yangon supported by international expertise in the firm's Japan and Singapore offices. It is notably active in advising on cross-border and domestic M&A and property matters, as well as banking, projects and insurance issues. The practice maintains an impressive roster of Myanmar, Japanese and Thai corporate clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Myanmar Legal Mori Hamada advised CB Bank on five loan transactions to Myanmar corporate entities and the Myanmar subsidiaries of foreign-headquartered firms.

Strengths

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  • The team has a high level of knowledge of Myanmar law and offers appropriate proposals that meet their clients' needs.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • During the project the firm showed its capabilities and understanding of Myanmar law and practices.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKhin Cho Kyi
    Senior StatespeopleKhin Cho Kyi

    Khin Cho Kyi

    Khin Cho Kyi is a senior legal adviser at Myanmar Legal Mori Hamada and has an excellent reputation for her long-standing market experience. She continues to be involved in corporate transactions.

    • She is a legend here. She's still the best lawyer and is respected by all our lawyers.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Takeshi Mukawa
    Band 2Takeshi Mukawa

    Takeshi Mukawa

    Takeshi Mukawa regularly assists Japanese and other clients operating in the banking, insurance and construction sectors with corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.
  • Band 3Kana Manabe
    Band 3Kana Manabe

    Kana Manabe

    Kana Manabe is co-head of the firm's Myanmar team and receives strong market recognition for her expertise in disputes. She also assists clients with corporate and finance matters.

Ranked Individuals at Mori Hamada (3)

Myanmar

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