With the release of the Asialaw 2020 rankings, VDB Loi has solidified its status as a leading law firm in Southeast Asia. In addition to being ranked “Outstanding” for the Banking and Financial Services and Energy sectors in Myanmar, and being ‘Highly Recommended’ in various other practice areas in Southeast Asia, we would like to […]

On the 6th of August, 2019, we hosted a successful seminar in Singapore in partnership with the APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association). The seminar featured projects and finance updates from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. The welcome address was given by Mr.Andrew Ferguson, the CEO of APLMA. Mr.Yash Shah, Senior Vice President of SMBC also […]

We hosted the “Tax Administration Law : Are You Prepared for the New Tax Administration System in Myanmar?” Seminar at Pan Pacific on the 13th of August 2019. Our taxation professionals spoke on the change of income year and TAL, clarifications from the IRD and case studies as well as the change of income year and reinvestment […]

VDB Loi is currently seeking a senior lawyer to join its rapidly expanding and dynamic legal and tax firm in Myanmar. The position is based in Myanmar. Ideally, the successful candidate will have five to ten years’ experience with a reputable firm in one or more of the following areas: Corporate M&A transactions, project or […]

VDB Loi is currently seeking a Banking and Finance Lawyer to join its rapidly expanding and dynamic firm in Myanmar. Ideally, the successful candidate will have 3-4 years banking and finance experience from a top tier or reputable mid-tier firm and proven communication and team skills, strong academic results and outstanding drafting skills. The role […]

On 10 July 2019, IPFA hosted an event in partnership with Willis Towers Watson titled “Yangon – A New Era for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Myanmar – Opportunities, Associated Risks and Risk Mitigation“. Maxim Kobzev, Counsel of VDB Loi moderated the panel and Mary Ann, Senior Legal Associate participated as a panelist. The panel mainly […]

Quite an eventful week for the power sector in Myanmar with the announcement of new electricity tariff for customers, the issuance of tender documents for five rental projects as…

After training in the United States with the partial sponsorship of VDB Loi, Phoe Bushido Thaw faced an Indonesian opponent at the One Legendary Quest event in Shanghai on June 15. He won with a TKO in the first round. Click on the following link to watch the fight.

VDB Loi successfully hosted the “CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) Projects and Finance Update” event in Tokyo, Japan today (June 25). We thank our partners, Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for cooperating with us on this event.

VDB Loi has received yet another award and is proud to be recognized as the Myanmar Tax Firm of the Year at the International Tax Review (ITR) 2019 Asia Tax Awards. Our Myanmar team is honored to be acknowledged along with various outstanding firms for excellence in providing tax advice to businesses in the region.

VDB Loi has received yet another award and is proud to be recognized as the Myanmar Tax Firm of the Year at the International Tax Review (ITR) 2019 Asia Tax Awards. Our Myanmar team is honored to be acknowledged along with various outstanding firms for excellence in providing tax advice to businesses in the region.

As more international sponsors and lenders are entering the active phase of developing their projects, and are thus engaging in discussions with relevant local governments and agencies, it can be expected that the legal framework will continue to evolve rapidly.

Yangon, Myanmar (March 2019) – International Financial Law Review (IFLR) has announced the winners of the annual IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards. VDB Loi received the Most Innovative National Firm (Myanmar) award at the ceremony held on 7 March 2019 in Hong Kong. The annual IFLR Asia-Pacific Award recognizes innovative teams and deals in the region, with […]

VDB Loi co-organized the Chin State Investment Forum this month at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon.   Myanmar’s Vice President U Myint Swe opened the event, and was joined on stage by MIC’s Chairman U Thaung Tun and the Chin State government’s Chief Minister Salai Lian Luai.  Attended by over 800 people, the aim of […]

VDB Loi Myanmar is a leading law firm in the country with over 90 (77 in the law firm alone) employed in Yangon as well as a fully operational office in Nay Pyi Taw. The firm is widely recognized as a powerhouse in Myanmar, particularly in foreign investment, M&A, TMT, energy, infrastructure, and taxation. Download […]

Yangon, Myanmar (March 2019) – International Financial Law Review (IFLR) has announced the winners of the annual IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards. VDB Loi received the Most Innovative National Firm (Myanmar) award at the ceremony held on 7 March 2019 in Hong Kong.

In light of the recent dam flooding in central Myanmar, Edwin Vanderbruggen discusses Myanmar’s opportunities for new hydropower projects in the country. As the government has improved environmental, social and safety standards around power projects, the country has started to attract new kinds of investors and partnerships that could help alleviate these kinds of disasters.

VDB Loi made the announcement of sponsoring the Myanmar Homegrown Mix Martial Arts fighter Phoe “Bushido” Thaw for the period of one year. The signing ceremony was held at VDB Loi office. Mr. Edwin Vanderbruggen, Senior Partner of VDB Loi stated that Phoe Taw demonstrates the warrior sprit which blends in with our value. Phoe […]