Chambers Asia Pacific (2023)

General Business Law: International Firms – Band 1

Ranked Lawyer:

Chester Toh - General Business Law: International Firms  (Band 1)

What the team is known for

Rajah & Tann provides a highly effective regional legal platform, with the ability to provide domestic and international law capabilities on matters in Myanmar. It often leads Myanmar matters from its Singapore office with support from its team based in Yangon. The team is particularly active in advising clients on M&A, banking and joint venture matters in Myanmar, as well as significant energy and infrastructure projects. The practice represents an impressive array of Myanmar corporates as well as regional and global clients. Notable clients includes Denko Trading and Eden Agritech.

Strengths

“The speed of response from Rajah & Tann is beyond expectations, sometimes within minutes of a query. The detailed advice and legal documents turn around time is also very impressive.”

“The team is well equipped to provide solid advice.”

Work highlights

Rajah & Tann Myanmar advised Eden Agritech on its acquisition of a 50% stake in Agri First by Myanmar Agribusiness.

Notable practitioners

Chester Toh in Singapore is highly praised by market sources for his expertise on corporate legal matters.He regularly acts on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and real estate development work.