The Laos office of regional firm VDB Loi is located in Vientiane. The firm has a strong regional presence with more than 100 lawyers and advisers across southeast Asia, including offices in Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam, and a newly opened office in Bangladesh. Key figures include Edwin Vanderbruggen.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is recognised for its financial and corporate and project development expertise. The firm is experienced in a range of matters including M&A, joint ventures, financing and market-entry advice.

The firm has a particular focus on the energy, banking and financial services and infrastructure industries.

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Aderans Lao, Andritz Hydro, Bangkok Chain International, Boart Longyear, China CITIC Bank, Heineken Lao Brewery, iCare Benefits, Kasikornthai Bank and Lao-Jagro Development Xiengkhouang.

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

Financial services regulatory

“They are experts in their field, active in the work, supportive beyond their limits to serve the client, and with a friendly working attitude.”

M&A

“Good knowledge of hydro power business.”