Lao Premier was established in 2011 and is now one of the largest law firms in Vientiane. In a short space of time Lao Premier has achieved a reputation as one of the best legal firms within the Lao PDR in its key practice areas.
The firm prides itself on providing consistent, comprehensive, simple and open solutions which take full account of Laos laws and practices, as well as its ability to effectively communicate those solutions to both Lao and foreign clients. Our ability to assess the practical enforceability of new structures and ideas is backed by the experience of one of the largest and strongest litigation departments in Vientiane.
The firm includes both Lao and foreign lawyers through its sister company Siam Premier International Law Office Limited based in Bangkok, Thailand. Many of the foreign lawyers are in Vientiane on a long-term basis and are expert in interpreting Lao legal issues for foreign clients. In-depth local knowledge can be packaged and delivered to foreign clients to an international standard of clarity and accuracy.
Founded in 2011
50 people in their team
With an extensive Lao and international client base, Lao Premier is acknowledged as a leading legal provider in transactional corporate and commercial matters.
Lao Premier is known to provide consistent, comprehensive, simple and open solutions that are effectively communicated.
Our practice covers the full spectrum of corporate legal advice and we are particularly skilled in:
Intellectual property is an increasingly valuable commodity for both large corporations as well as smaller businesses.
Our IP department is able to provide clients with a complete service advising on all aspects of the major IP rights.
Our services include:
Lao Premier is acknowledged for its ability to handle complex commercial disputes, at the same time making the process clear and understandable to our clients.
We continue to be involved in the key test cases in the Lao PDR.
We advise on:
regularly involved in real estate matters and is able to assist clients with the significant risks presented by investment in Laos real estate.
Our services include:
We have an active infrastructure practice (particularly in power) requiring an understanding of land use and title issues such as water access rights, rights of way, the use of sea-shore or river bank land and the use of land under the control of the Highways Department, the Harbours Department, the State Railway Authority and the Irrigation Department.
We have been involved in the establishment of a number of property funds and the purchase and management of properties and property-related assets by such funds.
economy, many organizations can benefit from the expertise of foreign nationals. Lao Premier can help these organizations obtain legal permission to bring these individuals to Laos. As Immigration Law ranks second to Tax Law in complexity and requires considerable time to meticulously comb through the fine details of each case, businesses and individuals worldwide consult us for professional advice and services related to compliance with Laos immigration laws. As a result of our direct relations with the Laos government immigration office, we are able to cut through the complex maze of immigration red tape so that companies and corporations can hire international talent more quickly, confidently and painlessly.
Key Benefits of Lao Premier Services include:
Lao Premier International Law Office has represented clients in all aspects of the individual and collective employment relationship. The Employment & Labour Team at Lao Premier advises employers on all facets of the employment relationship and has individual team member development expertise in multiple areas. This ensures advice can be provided in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner.
We regularly assist employers and their executives with:
In the field of labour relations, we focus exclusively on representing management. Our services in this field include advice and representation in:
We are also regularly involved in the employment and labour-related aspects of commercial transactions, including those arising from mergers, acquisitions, insolvency and receivership and in strategic employment and human resource planning. Our advice includes negotiating the human resources aspects of a corporate transaction and drafting various related agreements including transition services agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
economy, many organizations can benefit from the expertise of foreign nationals. Lao Premier can help these organizations obtain legal permission to bring these individuals to Laos. As Immigration Law ranks second to Tax Law in complexity and requires considerable time to meticulously comb through the fine details of each case, businesses and individuals worldwide consult us for professional advice and services related to compliance with Laos immigration laws. As a result of our direct relations with the Laos government immigration office, we are able to cut through the complex maze of immigration red tape so that companies and corporations can hire international talent more quickly, confidently and painlessly.
Key Benefits of Lao Premier Services include:
Lao Premier International Law Office has represented clients in all aspects of the individual and collective employment relationship. The Employment & Labour Team at Lao Premier advises employers on all facets of the employment relationship and has individual team member development expertise in multiple areas. This ensures advice can be provided in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner.
We regularly assist employers and their executives with:
In the field of labour relations, we focus exclusively on representing management. Our services in this field include advice and representation in:
We are also regularly involved in the employment and labour-related aspects of commercial transactions, including those arising from mergers, acquisitions, insolvency and receivership and in strategic employment and human resource planning. Our advice includes negotiating the human resources aspects of a corporate transaction and drafting various related agreements including transition services agreements, employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
