‘The multi-faceted, multi-skilled and diverse team’ at Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd advises local and international corporations across a range of industries present in Myanmar, including banking, capital markets, energy, projects and real estate. On cross-border issues, the firm is able to utilise its inclusion in the Allen & Gledhill LLP network to draw on the skills and experience of lawyers in other jurisdictions. Managing partner Minn Naing Oo co-heads the corporate and M&A practice, counting multinational corporations, multilateral agencies, financial institutions, private equity funds and Myanmar conglomerates among his key roster of clients, alongside Oh Hsiu-Hau, who advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity matters.

DFDL Legal & Tax acts for major clients across the market. In its largest practice area, corporate and M&A, the firm holds strong relationships with notable clients from across the globe such as Total, Facebook, Cargill and Carlsberg. Its speciality in corporate and M&A is advising the structuring of foreign direct investment, as well as regularly acting on complex M&A transactions. On top of leading the 'pragmatic' practice, Nishant Choudhary advises on a range of issues in fintech, telecoms, real estate and aviation, while Mar Mau Aung focuses on matters in the real estate, mining and infrastructure sectors.

With a mix of local- and foreign-qualified lawyers in its practice, Tilleke & Gibbins is well-placed to provide ‘on-the-ground expertise‘ on cross-border corporate and M&A matters, including foreign direct investments, private equity issues and joint ventures. In addition, the firm is able to offer its foreign clients strategic market entry advice. Yuwadee Thean-ngarm, as co-head of the practice, is a key driver of foreign direct investment into Myanmar. Derrick Khoo, the practice’s second co-head, advises on M&A, private equity and capital market transactions. Senior associate Nwe Oo assists clients of all sizes, including multinational corporations and is another key contact in the group.

Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Limited advises on all aspects of corporate and M&A matters in Myanmar, and enhances this practice with its network of offices across the world, assisting on multi-jurisdictional matters involving US, Singaporean, Chinese and English law. Leon Yee and Priyank Srivastava jointly lead the practice. Yee regularly advises on corporate governance mandates, restructurings and joint ventures, while Srivastava focuses on oil and gas, LNG and power matters. In April 2023, Lan Yu left the firm.

The corporate and M&A practice at Myanmar Legal MHM Limited houses experienced lawyers from a wide range of jurisdictions including Myanmar, Japan, Thailand and a number of Commonwealth countries. Takeshi Mukawa handles investments and M&A, as well as joint ventures for major clients. Mukawa leads the practice alongside Kana Manabe, who has handled joint ventures and acquisitions for an array of Japanese firms. Atsushi Inoue is another notable member of the practice.

Nishimura & Asahi advises foreign businesses and government-related organisations in their entry into Myanmar, as well as joint ventures, liquidations and sales. The firm is able to leverage its experience to negotiate with government authorities on behalf of its clients. Yusuke Yukawa heads the Yangon office and represents clients with investments into the country across business sectors. At the associate level, Saw Nyan Htun handles general corporate matters.

Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited support its clients across industries with a particular strength in assisting on fintech matters, such as fintech-related acquisition financings. The firm also advises on regulatory and corporate insurance issues, in addition to its M&A work. Chester Toh and Min Thein jointly lead the practice. Toh advises on the complex licencing and regulatory landscape in Myanmar, while Thein supports international clients in their investments into Myanmar. In January 2023, Myo Thant Swe was promoted to partner.

VDB Loi is noted for its advisory work concerning foreign investment, M&A, banking and taxation. International financial institutions, development banks, commercial lenders and multinational corporations all turn to the firm for advice on Myanmar matters. Edwin Vanderbruggen frequently advises the government on transactions and privatisations across industries, while Aye Myat Thu was promoted to partner in April 2023 and focuses on corporate and land acquisition matters. Other key contacts in the group include Jean Loi, Ho Chi Minh-based Maxim Kobzev, My Le and Anna Makosa. All named practitioners collectively lead the practice.

The ‘focused, responsive and experienced team’ at Luther Law Firm Limited houses lawyers qualified in a number of jurisdictions beyond Myanmar, ensuring its clients are provided with advice on cross-border transactions. The firm advises on corporate restructurings, development finance mandates, M&A and joint ventures between the government and international investors. Alexander Bohusch leads the practice, focusing on international taxation and corporate law. Also of note at the associate level is Lukas Baumgärtner.