General Business Law

DFDL has a long-established legal practice in Myanmar that frequently acts as local counsel on notable inbound mandates for prominent international clients. The firm's local and international practitioners ensure a well-rounded offering that covers M&A, commercial lending, capital markets and corporate restructuring matters. Clients benefit from its long-established network in South and South-East Asia. The team continues to demonstrate extensive expertise in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors and is also well placed to advise clients on tax issues in Myanmar. Notable clients include Total Energies, China Harbour Engineering Company and Nordic Aviation.

"They are very proactive and prompt in their opinion. Despite a challenging environment, DFDL always provide concise and actionable feedback."

"They understood our queries and instructions very efficiently and were always able to provide what we needed under Myanmar law, part of which was some very complicated legal issues."

DFDL advised British American Tobacco on its exit from Myanmar.

Nishant Choudhary is a well-recognised name in Myanmar's legal market. He is noted for his banking specialism, as well as M&A. "Nishant is very well connected and, given his extensive experience in the region, has great command over the majority of subject matters." "Nishant is the one who reverts to us on the most complicated issues."

Thida Aye's practice covers corporate, finance, aviation, projects and real estate matters. She is a Myanmar-qualified lawyer.