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Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Based in Vientiane, Rajah & Tann Laos was established in 2010 and is helmed by lawyers with experience in Laotian laws. We have in-depth local knowledge and wide-ranging expertise within this country’s ever-changing business and legal landscape.

Aside from being consistently recognised as a leading firm in both the Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific directories in 2018, our Laos office has also garnered recognition across other leading directories. Our General Business Law expertise has been ranked as “Highly Recommended” by Asialaw (2023-24). The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019) has noted that “[the] lion’s share of Rajah & Tann (Laos)’s practice comprises regulatory compliance, business incorporation and banking and finance work for inward investors from around East Asia.” – the abovementioned achievements are a true testament to our market leading position in the Laotian market.

Our lawyers work very closely with a wide spectrum of professionals on a broad range of transactions in Laos and the Indo-China region – bankers, financiers, tax advisers, project consultants, architects, engineers, arbitrators and regulators.

Given the varied and extensive experience of our lawyers, and our industry knowledge, we are well-positioned to provide you with sound and practical legal and business advice – from the inception of investments and acquisitions, through to business operations during the life of the projects, and guidance on dispute resolution and enforcement of rights and claims.

If an issue should turn litigious, we have experience in dispute resolution and a proven ability to provide innovative solutions tailored to your needs for the most complex problem.

As a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia team, we are even better equipped to help our clients with complex cross-border legal issues throughout Asia.

We are best known for our regulatory compliance advisory expertise for business incorporations and banking and finance related work.

Address:
Anou Village, Samsenthai Road
Unit 17, Chanthabouly District
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Tel:+856 21 454 239 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://la.rajahtannasia.com
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 2
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Headquartered in Vientiane,Rajah & Tannestablished its Laos office in 2010 and is helmed by managing partner Lee Hock Chye. The firm is recognised for its financial and corporate and project development work. The firm’s experience covers advisory on matters related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, project finance and regulatory compliance. Its sectors of focus include energy, power, infrastructure, construction and technology.  

Highlights  

The firm was consistently selected as counsel for the country's most high-profile and complex transactions during the research period. While the specifics of many deals remain confidential, the firm's recent activity across infrastructure, energy and corporate sectors demonstrates its market-leading capabilities.  

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
OUE CT Treasury Pte Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
Bond issue
OUE CT Treasury Pte Ltd
Issuer
OUE CT Treasury Pte Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
Bond issue
OUE CT Treasury Pte Ltd
Issuer
OUE Lippo Healthcare Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
Bond issue
OUE Lippo Healthcare Ltd
Issuer
Bridgetown 2 Holdings Ltd. - M&A
2021-07-23
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
M&A
Bridgetown 2 Holdings Ltd.
Buyer
Nanyang Technological University - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
Bond issue
Nanyang Technological University
Issuer
Ooredoo Q.S.C - M&A
2022-09-08
Rajah & Tann
Singapore
M&A
Aung Min, Chester Toh, Hiroyuki Ota, Khine Zin, U Min Thein
Ooredoo Q.S.C
Seller
Hong Kong and Indonesia will need to iron out details such as facilitating dual listings and diversifying financial products
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Rajah & Tann's extends presence as Philippine member strengthens corporate offering
IFLR1000
Merger expands firm’s capabilities in technology, data protection and intellectual property
IFLR1000
New York qualified partner brought in to strengthen Singapore-based firm’s Thai corporate practice
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Merger adds 10 lawyers including three partners to new outfit
IFLR1000
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