Chambers Asia Pacific (2020)

General Business Law: International Firms - Band 2

Ranked Lawyers:
Chester Toh - General Business Law: International Firms (Band 2)

General Business Law

What the team is known for 
Highly effective regional platform able to provide domestic and international law capabilities. Often leads Myanmar matters from its Singapore office with support from its team based in Yangon. Particularly active in advising clients on market entry, banking and joint venture matters in Myanmar. Also handles significant real estate and transport infrastructure projects. Represents an impressive array of Myanmar corporates as well as regional and global clients.

Strengths 
An impressed client asserts that "it is a very strong firm."

Work highlights 
Advised Sol Partners on its sale of a minority stake in Mandalay Yoma Energy Company to the ENGIE Group.

Notable practitioners
Chester Toh acts for both Myanmar and foreign corporates on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and regulatory issues. He is especially noted for his government connections in Myanmar.