General Business Law: International Firms | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman maintains a market-leading international practice providing services from offices in Myanmar and abroad. It is especially well placed to handle financing and M&A mandates, advising a number of corporates and financial institutions from its Yangon, 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 sector work, as well as representing a host of leading international and domestic corporates. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Rajah & Tann provides a highly effective regional legal platform, with the ability to provide domestic and international law capabilities on matters in Myanmar. It often leads Myanmar matters from its Singapore office, with support from its team based in Yangon. The team is particularly active in 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. Notable clients include Myanmar Apex Bank, Yoma Bank and Win Brothers.

Mayer Brown's legal team in Singapore advises a range of international bidders, sponsors and lenders on projects in Myanmar. It is adept at advising on sizeable financing and development mandates in the oil and gas and power sectors, alongside renewable energy. The team provides in-depth expertise in relation to project documentation, including EPC, O&M and PPA contracts, as well as land issues.

Stephenson Harwood has a leading regional legal practice advising on Myanmar matters primarily from its Singapore office. It assists many international clients with inbound investment and market entry, including on incorporation, compliance and leasing issues, as well as representing Myanmar corporates. The firm particularly advises on transactions in the telecommunications and real estate sectors, as well as insurance, healthcare, e-commerce and media.

DLA Piper is regularly engaged on Myanmar work from its Singapore and Bangkok offices. Its lawyers are particularly well placed to handle financing and development of LNG and renewable energy projects, as well as real estate matters. The team has recently assisted clients with disputes relating to Myanmar matters. Notable clients include INPEX, Shikoku Electric Power and POSCO International.

The lawyers at Duane Morris & Selvam regularly handle Myanmar matters from its Singapore office, with 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 and energy and resources sectors. Clients include Shwe Minn Gan Finance, iGenesis Technologies and Young Investment Group.

Norton Rose Fulbright regularly advises international financial institutions on investments in Myanmar. Its lawyers are particularly active in financing telecommunications and infrastructure projects, as well as banking matters, including leveraged buyouts, and capital markets. The practice draws on resources across several Asia-Pacific offices, including Singapore, Thailand and Australia, as well as further afield. The team counts Asian Development Bank, FMO and United Overseas Bank among its clients.