General Business Law

VDB Loi is a versatile regional law firm with a broad-based offering in Yangon, frequently mandated to provide local counsel on a range of issues including corporate, financing, land and telecoms matters. It additionally has a standout reputation for tax expertise, and often handles traditional and renewable energy mandates. The practice has an impressive roster of clients that includes major international banks and corporates, as well as local entities.

"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent. The depth and breadth of the team is also unbelievable; whatever matters come up, the team are knowledgeable and always up to date on the laws and regulations."

VDB Loi advised HK New Energy Investment Holdings on incorporation, licensing and tax structuring in relation to its renewable energy projects in Myanmar.

Edwin Vanderbruggen is a senior partner in VDB Loi's Myanmar and Bangladesh offices. He is noted for his ability to act on energy, transportation and telecoms transactions, as well as disputes and tax matters. "He has strong commercial awareness and strongly supports the client in sharing his knowledge. He is always up to date on the laws and regulations to do with any tax matter."