Active in Laos since 1994, regional law firm
DFDL’s Laos office is located in Vientiane and is helmed by Kristy Newby, who serves as country managing director. The firm’s regional network includes jurisdictions such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is well known in the financial and corporate space and has a strong project development practice.
The corporate team is experienced in advising on matters such as regulatory compliance, market-entry, joint ventures, and buy-side and sell-side acquisitions. The firm is also active in the restructuring and insolvency practices.
The firm specialises in acting for sponsors and lenders on project financing mandates for hydro projects.
Sectors of activities include aviation, education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, TMT, ITC, logistics, real estate, energy, mining and infrastructure.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Vientiane International School, Mekong Timber Plantations, ANZBGL, Stora Enso Laos Plantation, Impact Energy Asia Development, Sinohydro and Lane Xang Minerals.
Client feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
Project development
“They provide most suitable and applicable advice.”
Project finance
“DFDL provides legal advisory service for Laos and Cambodian laws in all aspects in relation to the project development (concession agreement, power purchase agreement, establishment of the company, environmental and social laws, for example).”
