A&O Shearman’s dedicated Myanmar team advises on a broad range of mandates concerning corporate and M&A, projects, finance and dispute resolution, and is well-placed to leverage the expertise of the firm’s offices in Singapore and Thailand, as well as Hong Kong and Tokyo. Key clients include leading financial institutions, corporates, multilateral agencies, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, sponsors/developers and government bodies. In the firm’s Bangkok office, Sarah Wilson, who specialises in structured and major cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on project and asset finance matters, jointly leads the team alongside Singapore-based James Mythen, who handles M&A, joint ventures and private equity mandates. Senior associate Joshua Htet operates from the firm’s London office and assists on energy and infrastructure projects. Following its merger with Shearman & Sterling, the team now includes Singapore-based Bill McCormack.

Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an active practice in Myanmar, advising on matters concerning telecoms, power, and infrastructure project financings, in addition to banking and capital markets mandates. The firm is able to draw from its global network to assist its domestic client roster and entities looking to invest into Myanmar. Yu-En Ong heads the practice and brings international experience to his banking and finance practice, while Janelene Chan, who handles a range of domestic and international financings, is another key contact in the group.

Dentons Myanmar Limited’s expertise spans the logistics, technology, financial services, healthcare, real estate and manufacturing sectors. The team advises on matters concerning banking and finance, M&A, dispute resolution, employment, IP and data privacy, with demonstrable experience in handling ESG projects and advisory mandates. Its association with Dentons Rodyk further bolsters the practice's capability in handling cross-border work. Praised for her 'strong knowledge of the ASEAN markets and commercial awareness', Ling Yi Quek, who advises on corporate governance matters, jointly leads the practice alongside Josephine Koh, who is well-versed in cross-border transactions, due diligence and structuring work.

Praised for its ‘excellent communication and strong expertise in the power and energy industries’, DLA Piper boasts a strong practice, advising on energy matters in Myanmar, with additional expertise in M&A and financing work. Housing a team of lawyers in Thailand and Singapore, the practice is well-equipped to assist on cross-border mandates for international and domestic clients. Practice leader Vincent Seah advises on major energy and infrastructure projects, including power, oil and gas and petrochemical. Senior associate Zack Lin is a key contact in the team, acting for governments, sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure matters.

Assisting a range of domestic clients in Myanmar, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s ‘dedicated and resourceful’ Singapore-based practice is well-placed to leverage firm’s international footprint, to advise on matters concerning market entry, restructuring, M&A and project developments. Tun Zaw Mra leads the team and acts for international clients on M&A, financings and joint ventures. Praised as a ‘star individual’, senior consultant Nomita Nair is another key contact in the group.