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Tilleke & Gibbins

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Laos


Tilleke & Gibbins

About

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Tilleke & Gibbins has been active in Laos for over 25 years; first via our head office in Bangkok, and latterly through an office established in Vientiane to meet high client demand. The firm’s Lao outfit handles a full range of legal matters for multinationals entering the local market, including advising on commercial transactions (M&As, joint ventures, restructuring), project development, banking and finance, labor and employment, dispute resolution and arbitration, franchising, and key regulatory matters for highly regulated industries—especially technology, telecommunications, media, energy, infrastructure, and life sciences. Beyond corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution work, Tilleke & Gibbins is also home to the country’s premier IP practice, which seamlessly compliments our strategic market entry advice and sets the firm apart as a premium one-stop shop for companies doing business in Laos.

Prisna Sungwanna, Partner and Director of our Vientiane office, brings a diverse and impressive legal background that makes her exceptionally qualified to facilitate business operations in Laos and across Southeast Asia. Backed by a team of highly skilled local and international legal professionals, she delivers high-quality, commercially focused legal advice. The diverse expertise of our Laos team enhances the firm’s comprehensive service offerings in Vientiane and strengthens our exceptional capabilities across the region.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Laos

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Tilleke & Gibbins is a regional law firm that is highly regarded for its practice. The team handles IP matters, as well as banking, M&A, market entry, employment and energy mandates, acting for both local and international clients. The firm also works on regulatory issues in the TMT space. The team's clients include global franchises, food and beverage companies and automotive groups. Tilleke & Gibbins' Vientiane office regularly collaborates with the firm's other South-East Asian offices, especially Bangkok.

Notable practitioners

Prisna Sungwanna is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Tilleke & Gibbins conducted an annual review of the regulatory framework for a leading global financial institution.

Strengths

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  • Tilleke & Gibbins provides in-depth analysis and efficient communication. The team has very good commercial awareness and I trust its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their fees are competitive and the client service is comparable to the top international firms.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Members

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  • Dino Santaniello

    Head of Department

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