Chambers Global (2023)

General Business Law – Myanmar
Ranked Lawyer: Chester Toh (Expertise based abroad in Myanmar)

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.

Strengths
"As team lead, he participates throughout the process, providing his guidance to the team and the client."

General Business Law: International Firms - Band 1
Ranked Lawyer: Chester Toh (Band 1 - Expertise Based Abroad)

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 turnaround 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. "As team lead, he participates throughout the process, providing his guidance to the team and the client."