Active in Myanmar since the 1990s, DFDL has a team of 25 lawyers in two offices in Yangon and Naypyidaw, providing services to domestic, Asian and international investors operating in Myanmar. The firm’s Myanmar team is led by managing director William Greenlee.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is recognised for its strong financial and corporate and project development practices.

Projects work is at the core of the firm’s Myanmar practice, and the firm is experienced in serving as both local and international counsel across a variety of sectors, including energy, natural resources and mining, and infrastructure.

The firm has further differentiated itself with the addition of foreign desks for India, Bhutan, Korea and China.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Bangkok Bank, British American Tobacco, Brown-Forman, Chevron, Export-Import Bank of China, IFC and Sungrow Power.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023) 

Asset finance

“Thorough and clear advice, constructive input, timely feedback. Very well placed to advise lessors on all lease matters concerning airlines in Myanmar. Also, very familiar with developments and regulatory processes.”

Insolvency

“Excellent technical expertise, industry and market in-depth knowledge and impressive, pragmatic and approachable client service.”