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Ranked Tier 1 for General Business Law in 2010, 2011, 2012 (Chambers Asia)
“DFDL has an outstanding profile in the Lao Market …. Sources say: "It is head and shoulders above any law firm in Laos. It provides international standard advice that you find in Hong Kong or the US. In Laos, the legal framework is constantly evolving and this firm is very good in advising you on how best to operate in this environment.” (Chambers Asia 2012)
“This practice stands at the forefront of the legal market in Laos, acting as a valuable bridge between foreign investors and domestic projects… Sources say: "An internationally connected firm which provides helpful service and well-drafted agreements." (Chambers Asia 2011)
2011 ALB Project Finance Deal of the YearAwarded project finance deal of the year for the USD 2.7 billion Hongsa Mine-Mouth Power Project, which was the largest Thai project financing syndication and first thermal power project in Lao PDR
DFDL was established in Lao PDR in 1994, as the first officially authorized foreign legal and tax consultancy. Licensed by the Lao authorities as legal and tax advisers, our Firm is permitted to advise foreign investors and international organizations on all aspects of Lao law. Our foreign and Laotian advisers are fully committed to providing international standard services coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the local environment.
Our clients include major international and Asian foreign investors participating in foreign direct investment in Lao PDR, including large international financial institutions. We have been involved in most major projects in Lao PDR since the office opened over 17 years ago, including virtually all large hydro-electricity and mining projects as well as the first thermal power project in Lao PDR.
DFDL has an award-winning practice in Lao PDR, where we recently received project finance deal of the year for the Hongsa Mine-Mouth Power Project and an honorable mention for its role as the Lao PDR counsel to the Lenders and the Lao PDR counsel to the developers on the USD 650 million Theun Hinboun Hydropower Expansion Project, which closed in late 2008.
Described in Legal 500 as being “very professional” and offering “excellent local experience and expertise”, DFDL’s legal advisers have an outstanding reputation for offering personalized legal services covering a broad scope of legal issues.
For further information on DFDL in Lao PDR:
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