Based in Vientiane, Rajah & Tann Laos was established in 2010 and is helmed by lawyers with experience in Laotian laws. We have in-depth local knowledge and wide-ranging expertise within this country’s ever-changing business and legal landscape.

Aside from being consistently recognised as a leading firm in both the Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific directories in 2018, our Laos office has also garnered recognition across other leading directories. Our General Business Law expertise has been ranked as “Highly Recommended” by Asialaw (2023-24). The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019) has noted that “[the] lion’s share of Rajah & Tann (Laos)’s practice comprises regulatory compliance, business incorporation and banking and finance work for inward investors from around East Asia.” - the abovementioned achievements are a true testament to our market leading position in the Laotian market.

Our lawyers work very closely with a wide spectrum of professionals on a broad range of transactions in Laos and the Indo-China region - bankers, financiers, tax advisers, project consultants, architects, engineers, arbitrators and regulators.

Given the varied and extensive experience of our lawyers, and our industry knowledge, we are well-positioned to provide you with sound and practical legal and business advice - from the inception of investments and acquisitions, through to business operations during the life of the projects, and guidance on dispute resolution and enforcement of rights and claims.

If an issue should turn litigious, we have experience in dispute resolution and a proven ability to provide innovative solutions tailored to your needs for the most complex problem.

As a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia team, we are even better equipped to help our clients with complex cross-border legal issues throughout Asia.

We are best known for our regulatory compliance advisory expertise for business incorporations and banking and finance related work.

We are particularly active in the following key industry sectors:

  • Technology, hardware and electronics
  • Infrastructure
  • Financial institutions
  • Corporate and commercial services
  • Energy and power
  • Construction and projects
About Rajah & Tann

Founded in 2010

5000 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Intellectual Property
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate

Languages spoken
Lao
English

Social media

Practice areas

Business

The firm has significant experience handling international transactions. Our strong connections in various industries in the region allows us to handle deals which involve multiple jurisdictions, ensuring clients seamless access to quick and cost-effective solutions. As the Laos regional office of Rajah & Tann Asia, we have access to the largest network of law firms in Southeast Asia.

Accounting & Auditing
Board of Investment (BOI)
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Banking & Finance

Financial Services Regulation
Investment
Securities
Tax Increment Financing
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Intellectual Property

The firm has significant experience handling international transactions. Our strong connections in various industries in the region allows us to handle deals which involve multiple jurisdictions, ensuring clients seamless access to quick and cost-effective solutions. As the Laos regional office of Rajah & Tann Asia, we have access to the largest network of law firms in Southeast Asia.

Art & Cultural Property Law
Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Corporate & Commercial

Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Government Relations & Lobbying
International Trade Law
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Transportation
Venture Capital
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance

Real Estate

The firm has significant experience handling international transactions. Our strong connections in various industries in the region allows us to handle deals which involve multiple jurisdictions, ensuring clients seamless access to quick and cost-effective solutions. As the Laos regional office of Rajah & Tann Asia, we have access to the largest network of law firms in Southeast Asia.

Brokerage
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Natural Resources
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence
Conveyancing

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