Founded in 2016, Lincoln Legal Services is headquartered in Yangon. Key figures include partners Sebastian Pawlita and Nyein Chan Zaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is noted for its financial and corporate and project development practices.
Sectors of focus include real estate, mining, oil and gas, hospitality, and logistics.
Key clients
Notable clients include Siam Makro, Mytel, Asia Resources Development, Oswal Group Global, NFunctions Myanmar Company, AB sMart, and The Blue Circle.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
During the research period, the firm was often active in the retail sector and notably advised a foreign client in the largest roll-out of foreign-invested cash and carry outlets in the country to date.
In the projects space, the firm was active in a variety of sectors, including mining, power, and manufacturing. A highlight saw the firm advise a foreign manufacturer in establishing a landmark ethanol plant.
Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Magway 175MW solar plant
Shan State 250 KLPD ethanol plant
Siam Makro wholesale and retail centres
Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Financial and corporate
“Sebastian P is extremely responsive and knowledgeable in nearly all aspects of Myanmar commercial law. If he does not know the answer, he will find it and provide sound commercial advice that weighs the risks in a country where the laws can be murky.”
Project development
“Their excellent service with in-depth knowledge and local insights!”
“The firm always provides prompt feedback. It has extensive legal knowledge about doing business in Myanmar. The advice is always practical. Where an issue is unclear, it also goes the extra mile to consult with the local authorities to get things done/ or provide practical advice to its client.”
