You are using an outdated browser and your browsing experience will not be optimal. Please update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Install Microsoft Edge

August 13, 2020

Dr. Ross Taylor and Nwe Oo to Deliver Webinar on Myanmar’s New Insolvency Law

Earlier this year, the government of Myanmar introduced the new Insolvency Law 2020 and Insolvency Rules 2020, which have effectively modernized the legal framework for corporate insolvency and bankruptcy in the jurisdiction. To explain the new legislation and discuss how quickly it may become relevant to companies and investors weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, Tilleke & Gibbins will host a free-to-attend webinar entitled, “What to Expect from Myanmar’s New Insolvency Law.”

During this online session, Dr. Ross Taylor and Nwe Oo of Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Yangon will provide an overview of corporate insolvency and rehabilitation under the new law, lead attendees through relevant procedures for both debtors and creditors, and discuss the requirements and consequences of winding up a company in Myanmar.

The webinar will be broadcast live on Thursday, August 20, 2020, starting at 2 p.m. (GMT+7) and will be conducted in English. If you’re interested in attending, please register your interest by sending an email to [email protected].

RELATED INSIGHTS​ 

May 5, 2020
On April 28, Saithong Rattana, attorney-at-law in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Vientiane office, will join a webinar hosted by the China-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Center (CALCC) to discuss the Lao government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. During the session, Saithong will provide an overview of the measures that have already been implemented in Laos to protect the general public and businesses most impacted by the outbreak, and explain the impact on the virus has on employment in the jurisdiction.
April 22, 2020
In an attempt to alleviate business and economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thai government has announced and implemented several temporary relief measures aimed at assisting companies in Thailand during these trying times. To date, these measures cover a variety of high-impact areas including corporate requirements, visa and immigration obligations, tax filing, and other allowance schemes, with additional relaxations expected on the horizon.
April 22, 2020
On April 23, 2020, Alongkorn Tongmee and Nuanchun Somboonvinij, attorneys in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group in Bangkok, will present a joint webinar entitled, “Management of Debtors after COVID-19: Bankruptcy or Business Rehabilitation.” This highly-anticipated session marks the third episode in a series of webinars co-hosted by Tilleke & Gibbins and the Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA) to provide legal g