General Business Law: International Firms | Asia-Pacific

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.

Rajah & Tann provides a highly effective regional legal platform that provides counsel on domestic and international matters in Myanmar. It often leads Myanmar work from its Singapore office, with support from its team based in Yangon. The team is particularly active advising clients on M&A, banking and joint venture matters in Myanmar, as well as significant energy and infrastructure projects. The practice represents an impressive array of Myanmar corporates as well as regional and global clients.

A&O Shearman is especially well placed to handle financing and M&A mandates, advising a number of corporates and financial institutions from its Bangkok and Singapore offices in particular. The firm continues to enjoy a sterling reputation in the telecommunications and insurance sectors, with additional strengths in aviation and power industry work, and represents a host of leading international and domestic corporates.

DLA Piper is regularly engaged in Myanmar work from its Singapore and Bangkok offices. Its lawyers are particularly well placed to handle the financing and development of LNG and renewable energy projects as well as real estate matters. The team has recently assisted clients with Myanmar-related disputes.

Duane Morris & Selvam regularly handles Myanmar matters from its Singapore office, with additional 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, energy and resources sectors.

Herbert Smith Freehills' established Singapore-led team is active on high-profile telecommunications projects in Myanmar. Its lawyers represent major regional clients in a range of cross-border M&A, lending and investments, and disputes. The team is known for the depth of its experience in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industries. It also provides supplementary advice on land rights in Myanmar.