Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) is one of the most well-regarded firms in the Myanmar legal market. The firm provides advice in Myanmar and across the region through the Singapore-headquartered Allen & Gledhill network. Led by managing partner Minn Naing Oo, the firm’s Myanmar office boasts the largest number of legal professionals among law firms in the country.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is well known for its financial and corporate practice and has a strong project offering. Sectors of focus include insurance, infrastructure, power, hospitality, oil and gas, and technology and telecommunication.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
The corporate team was occupied with advising financial transactions regarding acquisitions for acquirers during the research cycle.
The project team was handling infrastructure works primarily for developers. In a landmark mandate, the firm advised the development of the New Yangon City, which the first time the government of Myanmar or a government-related entity of Myanmar has adopted the Swiss challenge model and the first time the government of Myanmar or a government-related entity of Myanmar is involved in a project development of this scale.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Development of the New Yangon City.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Investment fund
“Knowledgeable and precise. Customer-oriented, dedicated and available.”
Hsiu-hau Oh
“Can consider holistic framework while always keeping customer's goal in mind. Highly experienced and knowledgeable.”
Chen Xi
“Hard-working and available. Professional and precise.”