Based in Vientiane, Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) acts on an extensive range of legal concerns, including banking and finance transactions, regulatory matters, M&As and joint ventures, and project developments. Engaged by a range of global banks, corporations, and foreign investors, the firm primarily focuses on corporate, commercial, and disputes work, often in connection with syndicated loans and entry into the local market. Elsewhere, the team offers advice on work relating to tech, renewable energy, life sciences, and telecoms industries, and is also recognised for its strong IP practice. The firm is jointly led by expert Dino Santaniello, who counts data protection law, employment matters, and investment concerns amongst his key workload, and Niti Muangkote, who specialises in high-value commercial and financing transactions across various sectors.
Key clients
- SIAM KUBOTA Corporation
- Tetra Tech
- The Export-Import Bank of China
Work highlights
- Assisted the Export-Import Bank of China, Zhejiang Branch in conducting due diligence on mortgaged and pledged assets under a USD120m multicurrency syndicated loan to Vientiane Hongshi Saythirath Cement for the construction of a cement plant.
- Acted for SIAM KUBOTA Corporation in a joint venture between KUBOTA Corporation and Siam Cement Group, in obtaining the first-ever trademark cancellation decision from the Lao Department of Intellectual Property.
- Advised a leading Spanish hotel brand and global hotel chain on its entry into the Lao market by way of a hotel management arrangement with the local owner of a hotel in Luang Prabang.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dino Santaniello, Niti Muangkote