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 […]

VDB Loi provided counsel to the Ministry of transport and Communications (Myanma Railways) on its recent announcement of Myanmar’s  first dry port. The two-year project is a UNESCAP (United Nations Economic Social  Commission Asia Pacific) agreement between governments. Domestic firm Resource Logistics and Hong Kong-based firm Kerry Logistics were awarded the construction contracts. Construction is […]

VDB Loi recently won the Asia Tax Awards 2017 Myanmar Tax Disputes and Litigation Firm of the Year, awarded by the International Tax Review, recognizing VDB Loi’s practice as a leader in the field. For more information, click here.

VDB Loi’s Infrastructure, Real Estate and Construction (“IREC”) Team is engaged to prepare a trailblazing application for converting an existing and completed building into a qualifying construction under the Condominium Act. We prepare the documentation and lead negotiations with the regulator. VDB Loi’s Team will be led by Senior Partner Edwin Vanderbruggen, and legal associates […]

VDB Loi’s Energy and Licensing Teams are working with a Southeast Asian power company in connection with a solar power plant project in Myanmar. Our Energy Team based in Yangon is advising the power company on a wide-range of legal and regulatory matters, while our Licensing Team has assisted the company obtain the Myanmar Investment […]

VDB Loi’s Banking and Finance Team is assisting a Southeast Asia bank in connection with lending to a microfinance institution in Myanmar. Our team will assist the bank with drafting of a facility agreement, security documents and provide legal opinions with respect to the loan. VDB Loi’s team will be led by Senior Partner Edwin […]

VDB Loi’s Infrastructure, Real Estate and Construction (IREC) Team is providing land due-diligence service for a European textile company on their target land in Myanmar. Our due-diligence will involve review of all documents from a Myanmar law perspective, verifying matters related to ownership, compliance and land history as well as conducting site visits to ascertain […]

VDB Loi’s Banking and Finance Team is assisting a Myanmar-based microfinance institution obtain loan from a foreign lender. VDB Loi’s services include providing legal opinion with respect to this transaction, review of loan agreement, and assisting the client on all execution requirements. VDB Loi’s team will be led by Senior Partner Edwin Vanderbruggen, and legal […]

VDB Loi’s Telecoms Team is advising and assisting a network communications service provider on Myanmar regulatory issues with respect to telecommunications, corporate law and contract law issues in Myanmar. In addition, our team will advise the client on legality, practical feasibility and other administrative aspects of the business involved. VDB Loi’s team will be led […]

Our Corporate Team is assisting the sponsors of a major palm oil plantation investment project. We help secure the land use rights and land documentation, assist with the joint venture agreements and secure all the licenses for the project on behalf of the majority foreign investors. VDB Loi team will be led by Senior Partner […]

VDB Loi’s Energy Team has been engaged by a Myanmar-based engineering and construction company to assist in the negotiation of a Power Purchase Agreement relating to its 20MW hydropower plant located in Shan State. This PPA has been a long time in the making and with VDB Loi’s engagement, the conclusion and execution of the […]

VDB Loi, a leading Myanmar legal advisory firm has helped the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (“DICA”) to fix one of the most problematic obstacles to investment in Myanmar. DICA for the first time on implemented a transfer of shares in a company wholly owned by Myanmar citizens and registered as a Myanmar Company […]

VDB Loi’s Telecoms Team is acting on behalf of a consortium of lenders for the second round of financing of a telecom infrastructure company. VDB Loi will assist the client on restructuring of existing security package and provide legal opinion required on the enforceability, capacity and validity of the documents under Myanmar laws. VDB Loi […]

VDB Loi’s Telecoms Team is assisting a multi-national fiber optic company on investing in Myanmar’s telecommunication sector with the International Gateway (“IGW”) license in process. The investment comes four months after the Post and telecommunications Department (“PTD”) under Ministry of transport and communications (“MOTC”) started accepting IGW license applications from additional foreign owned operators. IGW […]

VDB Loi is acting for a state-owned entity on the formation of a joint venture with the Myanmar government for the development of an industrial complex. The sponsor has sought VDB Loi’s assistance on a wide range of legal matters, including investment licensing and concession negotiation on the joint venture. VDB Loi team will comprise […]

VDB Loi’s Energy Team is advising a Southeast Asian conglomerate on negotiating a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a 400MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Myanmar. The Energy Team, which grew to a clear leadership position in Myanmar in 2016, will advise the client on a wide range of legal matters, including […]

VDB Loi’s Banking and Finance Team is assisting a multinational, state-owned Asian bank with its first project finance loan, which will be used to deploy telecommunications infrastructure in Myanmar. The bank has sought VDB Loi’s assistance on a wide range of matters, including legal and regulatory services from a Myanmar law perspective in order to […]