Lao PDR

Open since 1994

Established in 1994, DFDL Laos PDR excels in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, employment and labor law, and taxation. With a focus on efficient project finance solutions for both lenders and sponsors and expertise in offering independent, cost-effective tax structuring, advisory, and dispute management, we support clients in navigating regulatory landscapes, establishing companies and forming joint ventures.

Location

Address

Visaya Office Building, 4th Floor, 249 Lao-Thai Road,
Vatnak Village,
Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Phone

Contact

+856 213 16871
laos@dfdl.com

Time

Opening Hours

8 AM – 6 PM Monday – Friday

Key Credentials

  • World Bank and Thai lender consortium in relation ongoing advisory assistance to Nam Theun 2 1,070 MW hydropower project with project value USD 1.5 billion.
  • IFC in relation to legal advisory report regarding private sector investment in the transmission network covering sector specific regulations, investment promotion and tax, FX, environmental and employment matters.
  • Sinohydro (Hong Kong) Holding with respect to its concession agreement for the development of the 770 MW Pak Lay project.
  • Mekong Timber Plantations in relation to advice on all Lao law aspects of a USD 14 million loan from Dutch Development Fund (FMO) required for financing of its processing mill.
  • A Singaporean private equity fund on an onshore and offshore acquisition of a stake in a Lao PDR media and advertising company, including due diligence, transaction structuring and assisting through to the financial close.
  • A luxury hotel chain in undertaking a due diligence of licensing and land of an existing hotel in Luang Prabang.
  • A South Korean company with a comprehensive report on the tax regulatory frameworks applicable to a foreign-owned retail chain in the Lao PDR, including a detailed analysis of establishment, operation and supply chains.