About

Empowering Regional Growth Across South and Southeast Asia

30

Years of experience

1994

Year found

10

Jurisdictions

12

Offices
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Award-winning excellence across the region.

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A Multicultural Team

Martin Desautels

Martin Desautels

Senior Partner
Senior Partner
Banking and Finance, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Investment Funds
Cambodia, Vietnam

David Doran

David Doran

Founding Partner, Head of Thai Practice
Founding Partner, Head of Thai Practice
Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Technology, Media and Telecoms
Thailand

Thierry Gougy

Thierry Gougy

Senior Partner, Head of Cambodia Practice
Senior Partner, Head of Cambodia Practice
Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Cambodia

Audray Souche

Audray Souche

Regional Managing Partner
Regional Managing Partner
Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Thailand

Vinay Ahuja

Vinay Ahuja

Partner, Managing Director, Indonesia & Singapore | Head of Regional Banking and Finance
Partner, Managing Director, Indonesia & Singapore | …
Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Technology, Media and Telecoms
Indonesia, Singapore

Thida Aye

Thida Aye

Partner
Partner
Aviation and Logistics, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Myanmar

Mahboob Aziz

Mahboob Aziz

Partner
Partner
Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Bangladesh

Standré Bezuidenhout

Standré Bezuidenhout

Partner, Co-Head of Regional Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Partner, Co-Head of Regional Corporate Mergers & Acq …
Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Employment
Lao PDR

Jerome Buzenet

Jerome Buzenet

Partner and Co-Managing Director
Partner and Co-Managing Director
Corporate and M&A, Restructuring
Vietnam

Nishant Choudhary

Nishant Choudhary

Partner and Managing Director, Myanmar | Head of Regional Dispute Resolution
Partner and Managing Director, Myanmar | Head of Reg …
Aviation and Logistics, Banking and Finance, Compliance and Investigations, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution
Cambodia, Myanmar

Seka Hep

Seka Hep

Partner
Partner
Corporate and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Real Estate and Hospitality
Cambodia

Phong Anh Hoang

Phong Anh Hoang

Partner
Partner
Banking and Finance, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Technology, Media and Telecoms
Vietnam
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OUR LEGACY: ONE REGION, ONE FIRM

DFDL was established in 1994 by international partners who recognized the potential of South and Southeast Asia. From its origin in Laos, DFDL has expanded to 10 countries in the region including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Upholding the vision “One Region, One Firm,” we delicer high-quality legal and tax services, specializing in tax, energy, M&A, financing, and real estate.

Our intergrated cross-border knowledge and consistent regional standards make us a reliable partner for multinational companies, financial institutions, and governments. We provide streamlined, efficient assistance for complex multi-jurisdictional matters, ensuring seamless support for your cross-border strategy.

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Origin of the DFDL Logo

The shapes were inspired by the symbolism of harmony between the heaven (roundel) and the earth (square). “Squaring the circle” also reflects our ambition to constantly find innovative solutions to the most challenging problems.

Commitments

At DFDL, we align our business with local and global sustainability challenges, making ESG
commitments intergral to our strategy.

To Our Clients

Since 2008, our “Clean Energy Division” has led renewable energy projects, focusing on climate change and reducing environtmental impact. We help clients address ESG and Business and Human Rights issues, especially in countries with lower regulatory standards, creating long-term value.

To Our Teams

‘One Region, One Firm’ embodies our commitment to clients and our diverse team from 26 nationalities. We champion gender equality with a female-led leadership team, flexible work options, and local networks for female professionals. We support legal system development and access to legal education for DFDL team members.

To the Community

We support local communities and provide pro bono legal services, adhering to best practices and clear principles. Our ESGcommittee monitors progress, making recommendations to management and the Board, while encouraging volunteer particpation.

Work with DFDL

If you require legal or tax assistance or would like more information on any of our services, please click on Contact Us and complete the form.