DFDL Legal & Tax’s corporate and M&A group advises on cross-border investments, reorganisations and disposals across regulated sectors including energy, telecoms, aviation, consumer and real estate. Nishant Choudhary leads on complex share and asset deals, joint ventures and restructurings, often coordinating financing, regulatory and disputes interfaces. Thida Aye handles Myanmar-law aspects of corporate transactions, with particular experience in aviation linked corporate mandates and shareholder issues. Diberjohn Balinas provides tax structuring support on multi-jurisdictional M&A deals. Surath Bhattacharjee and Mar Mau Aung are both active on corporate reorganisations, financing and real estate mandates.

Tilleke & Gibbins maintains a strong presence in Myanmar’s corporate and M&A market, advising on complex investments, restructurings and regulatory mandates. The practice is led by Yuwadee Thean-Ngarm, who regularly guides multinational clients through high-value foreign direct investment deals, and Derrick Khoo, whose experience spans cross-border joint ventures and equity investments with a particular focus on Chinese capital. Nwe Oo combines corporate work with significant restructuring and disputes expertise. Aye Thuzar Hlaing is noted for her work on finance and real estate matters and close engagement with government authorities.

Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Limited advises multinational clients, state-owned enterprises and regional investors on corporate transactions and regulatory matters, with particular strength in the projects and energy sectors. Leon Yee oversees cross-border mandates involving corporate finance, private equity and capital markets, drawing on his experience across China and Southeast Asia. Priyank Srivastava is noted for his transactional work in the oil and gas and power sectors, combining regulatory knowledge with project finance expertise. Bei Wang often assists international banks with licensing and compliance, while CN Bei Lo contributes to corporate structuring and due diligence.

Myanmar Legal Mori Hamada Limited frequently advises international corporates and financial institutions on investments, joint ventures, and regulatory issues. The practice combines local experience with Japanese and regional expertise, allowing the team to handle complex cross-border matters across the energy, insurance, retail and infrastructure sectors. Takeshi Mukawa is active on high-value projects and capital market transactions, while Daw Khin Cho Kyi is a recognised authority on Myanmar law. Kana Manabe frequently assists Japanese clients with joint ventures and investments, and Atsushi Inoue advises on cross-border M&A and financing mandates.

Nishimura & Asahi advises Japanese and international corporates on Myanmar-related mandates, with particular strength in corporate restructuring, employment, and crisis management for businesses scaling down operations in the country. The practice also handles sensitive disputes and regulatory negotiations, often working at the intersection of corporate and labour law. Practice head Yusuke Yukawa is well regarded for his expertise in business and human rights, with strong activity in disputes involving multinational clients. Takefumi Suzuki contributes to cross-border transactions from the Tokyo office, while Kyi Chan Nyein provides on-the-ground advice in Yangon across M&A, labour law and compliance. The team also includes Saw Nyan Htun and Shine Myat Khin, both of whom are adept in managing complex corporate issues for long-standing Japanese investors.

Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited is regularly involved in headline transactions, from major divestments in the telecoms and energy sectors to financing arrangements for international banks. The practice is also recognised for its regulatory expertise, guiding clients through complex compliance and licensing frameworks in sensitive industries such as fintech and insurance. Chester Toh advises on high-value cross-border M&A and investment structures, while Min Thein contributes extensive judicial and regulatory experience across corporate, banking and infrastructure mandates. Japanese corporates are supported by Hiroyuki Ota, who handles investments in sectors including insurance and real estate, and Alroy Chan, whose practice encompasses joint venture and acquisition transactions.

VDB Loi provides particular expertise in transactions that require a coordination of tax, and compliance issues. Edwin Vanderbruggen is recognised for his work on high stakes corporate and infrastructure mandates, including advising on large financings and privatisations. Jean Loi is a key figure for tax structuring and compliance, frequently engaged on cross-border investments and reorganisations. Aye Myat Thu handles corporate and project work in the real estate and energy sectors, often liaising with local authorities on approvals and licensing, while Edith Xingfei Ruan leads on telecoms and technology-related transactions. My Le advises on investment structures and corporate compliance across highly regulated sectors, and Honey Htun is a key contact for tax-driven aspects of corporate deals. All mentioned lawyers provide crucial leadership to the practice.

Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Co., Ltd frequently coordinates regulatory, competition and financing elements to advise on public and private M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. Co-chair Minn Naing Oo is active across complex share and business acquisitions and broader corporate work, while fellow co-chair Hsiu-Hau Oh focuses on multijurisdictional deals and sponsor investor arrangements. Jun Yee Lee handles financing matters and banking regulatory issues, and Manav Shah is regularly involved in joint ventures for multinational and domestic clients. The practice is experienced in sectors such as financial services, insurance, telecommunications, consumer and infrastructure.