Niti Muangkote
Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos)Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) assists multinationals seeking to enter the Laos market, with advice pertaining to M&A and joint ventures, banking and finance mandates, as well as labour and employment issues. Its advisory offering stretches to highly regulated industries such as technology, energy, and life sciences, and the team is especially well regarded for its work in intellectual property. Outside of its advisory capabilities, the practice has experience in handling arbitration cases. Leading the team is Prisna Sungwanna, who is a recognised as an expert across corporate and energy transactions, while Niti Muangkote advises clients on obtaining financing for major projects. Dino Santaniello left the firm in May 2024.
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Key clients
- 7-Eleven
- Bayer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Ryobi
- Sanofi
- Scania
- SIAM KUBOTA Corporation
- Tetra Tech
- The Export-Import Bank of China
Work highlights
- Engaged to assist a hotel chain on the establishment of its first hotel in Laos, advising on land due diligence, the incorporation of a local entity to operate the hotel management services, obtaining the required licenses, and reviewing and localising employment contracts.
- Engaged to advise an international payment remittance company on the establishment of its business in Laos.
- Advised a global ride-hailing company on all aspects of the establishment and operation of its business in Laos, including business establishment, licensing requirements, employment law, data protection and financial reporting.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Prisna Sungwanna