General Business Law | Asia-Pacific

DFDL has a pre-eminent legal practice in Laos, offering impressive regional expertise. The firm is highly reputed for its frequent involvement in complex project financings, including hydro energy and developments for power production and transmission infrastructure. The team also offers extensive advice across tax, labour and corporate mandates, acting for an enviable roster of leading domestic and international companies. The department handles transactions in sectors such as finance and mining. DFDL's clients include InsuResilience Investment Fund SICAV-RAIF, Phu Bia and Lao Sanxai.

Tilleke & Gibbins is a regional law firm which is well regarded for its practice in Laos. The team is well placed to handle IP matters, as well as banking, M&A, market entry, employment and energy mandates, acting for both local and international clients. The firm is also very active 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 works closely with the firm's other South-East Asian offices, especially Bangkok. Clients include Tetra Tech and Export-Import Bank of China.