Regional firm Rajah & Tann’s Myanmar office is located in Yangon and is led by managing partner Min Thein. Membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia network allows the firm to provide comprehensive legal advice to clients across the region.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is a consistent performer in the financial and corporate and project development practice areas. The firm has experience in advising across a range of industry sectors including insurance, hospitality, real estate, logistics, food and beverages, healthcare, technology and telecommunication, and energy. The firm has built a robust Japanese practice and often acts for clients based there with interests in Myanmar.
Key clients
The firm’s client list includes names such as Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Yangon Metropolitan Development, Eco World Developer Holding, Myanmar Distribution Group, and Myanmar Ministry of Planning and Finance.
Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021)
In banking, the firm often acted for the lenders; a representative deal saw the firm advise the lenders in a first of its kind project financing. The firm was also active in the corporate space, acting on matters such as joint ventures, acquisitions, franchise agreements, and disposals. A standout deal saw the firm advising the insurance provider on a high-value private equity acquisition in the telecommunication sector - the second-largest deal involving Myanmar assets to date.
In projects, the firm notably advised the bidders on the development of a confidential infrastructure project.
Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Ascent Myanmar $17.5 million acquisition of a minority stake in Frontiir
Campana Mythic $30 million project financing
CVC $700 million acquisition of Irrawaddy Green Towers
Pluto Rising disposal of beverage manufacturing business
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Financial and corporate
"Very commercially minded, balancing legal issues (particularly in Myanmar context) with commercial, risk-focused considerations; very responsive, leading to completion within a reasonable time frame (again in Myanmar context)."
Hiroyuki Ota
"Great working relationship, good and responsive communications, clear commercial mindedness."
