Dashnyam Partners LLC (formerly known as DB&GTS LLP)

Managing Partner: Zoljargal (Zola) Dashnyam ([email protected])

Partner: Sanchir Sukhtumur ([email protected]), Enkhsaruul Jargalsaikhan ([email protected]), Tsolmonchimeg Enkhbat ([email protected])

Number of partners: 4

Number of lawyers: 11

Languages: English, Mongolian (Russian and German in addition)

Firm Overview:

DB&GTS LLP was recently renamed as Dashnyam Partners LLC. It is recognized internationally and domestically as the leading law firm in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. What distinguishes Dashnyam Partners is the hard-working team of lawyers who are always on the offense for knowledge and greater experience. The firm has consistently maintained its position as a Band One firm for Mongolia focused in General Business Law for the past 13 years, reflecting its strong reputation and expertise in this area. This ranking highlights the firm's leading role in advising on key business legal matters within Mongolia, providing top-tier legal services to clients operating in or with interests in the country. Furthermore, Zoljargal Dashnyam has been ranked as the leading lawyer from 2010-2024 in the clients’ guide to the Asia Pacific’s Leading Lawyers for Business by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific, underscoring her outstanding reputation in the field. Tsolmonchimeg Enkhbat has also been recognized by Chambers and Partners reflecting her 18-year practice in law, particularly for advising on many of the most complex and green field projects in Mongolia. Enkhsaruul Jargalsaikhan, who has recently returned to the firm after serving as in-house counsel to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),is highly regarded for her legal acumen, analytical skills, and complex structuring capabilities. Sanchir Sukhtumur brings a wealth of experience in public sector projects,further enhancing the firm’s diverse and highly skilled team.

Practice Areas:

• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Mining & Energy
• Projects & Infrastructure
• Corporate/M&A
• Intellectual Property
• Employment

Main Areas of Practice:

Banking & Finance:

Lawyers at Dashnyam Partners routinely advise on banking and financing transaction involving foreign banks and multinational development institutions. The firm’s recent notable works include representation of Development Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank in bilateral and multilateral financing transactions involving commercial banks, petroleum traders, food and beverage companies of Mongolia.

Key Clients: EBRD, ADB, IFC, Development Finance Corporation, JP Morgan Chase

Capital Markets:

Dashnyam Partners stands out in the market on its capital markets deal experience and capabilities. Zoljargal has advised on the Trade and Development Bank ('TDB')'s bond issuance in 2008, which marks the first ever international capital markets transaction out of Mongolia. Since then, the firm has been advising the international underwriters in all of TDB’s as well as Mongolia’s sovereign and semi-sovereign bond issuances on the international capital markets.

Key Clients: HSBC, Credit Suisse, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, ING Bank., N.V

Mining:

The firm has extensive experience in mining. The most recent mining related transactions include advice on acquisition of minerals assets and financing of mining projects by Canadian and Chinese investors and multinationals. The firm regularly provides legal service to Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto in Mongolia holding a minerals license over the world’s third largest copper deposit.

Key Clients: Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Rio Tinto

Energy:

The team advised on the combined heat and power plant project from the procurement through concession and PPA signing. Additionally, firm is a market leader in the renewable energy law field, consistently providing expert legal guidance on high-profile projects and transactions. Their extensive experience in this sector, including advising on Salkhit Wind Farm Project, the first ever renewable energy project and Sainshand Wind Farm, the largest wind project, reinforces their position at the forefront of the industry.The firm's deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of renewable energy projects makes them a trusted advisor to clients seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of clean energy and sustainability.

Key Clients: Engie, POSCO, Sojitz, Newcom LLC, Khan Bank, EBRD, Sainshand Windfarm LLC, Akuo Energy