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Established in 1994, DFDL provides legal services in M&A, employment, infrastructure and tax matters. The firm has a deep local knowledge and understanding of the legal and tax regulations and policies. The firm’s key contacts include Kristy Newby, Audray Souche, Senesakoune Sihanouvong and Standré Bezuidenhout.
Client feedback
"Very responsive, detailed and experienced." – Labour and employment
"Strong technical knowledge and good insight into government and regulatory requirements." – Real estate
Standré Bezuidenhout
"He is excellent, very responsive, pulls in the colleagues who are experts on the team based on our request."
"Strong technical knowledge and good responsiveness."
ILAWASIA is a full-service Thai law firm primarily based in Bangkok, with the firm’s Laos branch being incorporated in 2021. The firm is headed by Somphob Rodboon, an experienced legal expert in business law and litigation. In the past 12 months the firm has focused on IP, advisory and dispute resolution work.
McDonald Patafta & Associates Lawyers has been operating in Laos since 2008. The firm provides a full range of legal, tax advice and documentation services to foreign investors and local companies. It has strong relationships with the local and international business community. Kaz Patafta is the main contact.
Based in Vientiane and established in 2010, Rajah & Tann (Laos) is one of the most experienced firms in the jurisdiction. The firm is known for its strength in handling international transactions, as well as its regulatory compliance advisory expertise. Hock Chye Lee is the key contact of the firm.
Tilleke & Gibbins has been based in Laos for over 25 years and continues to provide an extensive range of legal services. The Vientiane office is particularly noted for its work in energy, TMT, intellectual property and regulatory. Key contacts of the firm include Prisna Sungwanna and Niti Muangkote. Dino Santaniello left the firm in May 2024.
The Vientiane office of VDB Loi provides a high standard of legal and tax solutions for transactions and investment in Laos. In particular, the firm performs well in energy and infrastructure, banking and finance, and corporate and regulatory. The main contacts are senior partner Edwin Vanderbruggen and partner Daodeuane Duangdara, who leads the firm’s tax team and advises clients in the banking, hydropower and mining sectors.
In business since 2009, ZICO Law operates its Vientiane office with a team of experienced foreign and Laotian lawyers. The firm has seen solid growth in the areas of sustainable energy, transportation, fintech, aviation and telecommunications. Managing partner Aristotle David specialises in banking and finance, corporate commercial, IP and real estate.