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ラオス

We provide legal advice for foreign investors in Laos through our office in Vientiane. With expertise in intellectual property law, we can assist with trademark, patent registration and enforcement. We are also experienced in advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, from company formation to projects and infrastructure to labor and employment issues.

Laos Offices
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Overview

ラオスの法制度に対する深い知識・知見をもとに専門的なサービスを提供しております

当事務所のビエンチャン・オフィスは、ラオスにおける外国人投資家のために、包括的な法務サービスを提供しています。現地の法律や文化に対する深い理解と、状況に応じた東南アジア各国の法律・専門家の参画を通して、株式・資産の売却、M&A、合弁事業、電力プロジェクト、デューデリジェンス、官庁に対する許可・ライセンスの申請、労働・雇用、ディストリビューター契約、フランチャイズ、個人情報・データ保護、紛争解決など様々な事項・場面において、ラオスの主要企業に対してアドバイスをしております。さらに、知的財産に関する専門知識もいかして、多くの多国籍企業に対して商標登録や特許権関連のサービスを提供しております。

Case Studies
Laos | Corporate/M&A

United Power of Asia’s Acquisition of Shares in Water Treatment Project

Acted as lead counsel to United Power of Asia Public Company Limited in its acquisition of 30% of shares in an investment vehicle in Laos to invest in a major water treatment plant project in Laos.

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Laos | Consumer Products | Intellectual Property

Obtained Foreign GI Registration in Laos for Scotch Whisky

Advised the Scotch Whisky Association in the registration of the second-ever foreign Geographical Indication (GI) in Laos. Notably, Tilleke & Gibbins previously also advised a different client on the registration of the first-ever foreign GI in Laos, “Champagne.”

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Experience

  • Advising AIG, as the lead reinsurer, on a USD 870 million reinsurance placement for a dam in Laos, and retained to review and advise on that placement annually.
  • Advising a Lao/Japanese joint venture on the development and operation of an international airport in Laos.
  • Advising a Japanese bank on their operations in Laos, including the formulation and rollout of a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance policy.
  • Represented a French industry associations in the successful registration of Champagne as a Geographical Indication—the first registration of its kind for a foreign product in Laos.
  • Advising dozens of the world’s largest franchisors on their entry into the Lao market, including advice on reviewing, structuring, and localizing franchising agreements, advising on the enforceability of standard provisions, advising on intellectual property package rights and trademark issues, and the enforceability of liquidated damages under Lao contract law.
  • Retained by one of the world’s largest social media companies to advise on a range of matters related to user-generated content hosted on their site, cybercrime laws under Laos’ new Penal Code, and ad hoc matters relating to liability for the content hosted on their site.
  • Advising an international media conglomerate on the regulations relevant to their filming in Laos. Our work included advice on court proceedings, permits and IP rights, and particularly whether anyone would file complaints about their personal image being broadcast on TV.
  • Retained to assist a leading motorcycle and bicycle tire manufacturer in carrying our IP enforcement actions in Laos against infringers in the local market.
  • Advised one of the world’s largest providers of OTT steaming services on geographic disputes between Laos and neighboring countries and their impact on graphics and footage shown on their content.

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AWARDS & RANKINGS
12月 14, 2023
The recently released 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific gives Tilleke & Gibbins high marks across all of the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. In addition to the practice-area rankings, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a record total of 35 individual rankings.
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12月 6, 2023
International Employment Lawyer (IEL) unveiled its second edition of the IEL Elite guide, recognizing Tilleke & Gibbins as a “Regional Stalwart” for its exceptional contributions to employment law in Southeast Asia. The latest edition of the IEL Elite guide showcases over 140 leading employment law teams worldwide, categorized into three distinct sections: Global Elite, Multijurisdictional Elite, and National Elite. Tilleke & Gibbins earned a position in the prestigious Multijurisdictional Elite section. Tilleke & Gibbins is the sole firm within the guide to secure a regional ranking for Southeast Asia. This achievement reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence and expertise in navigating the complex landscape of employment law across multiple jurisdictions in the region. The IEL Elite guide serves as a benchmark for legal practitioners and industry professionals seeking insights into the top-tier employment law firms globally. Tilleke & Gibbins’ inclusion in the Multijurisdictional Elite section reaffirms its standing as a key player in providing legal services for employment-related legal matters in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. IEL is an information service reporting on and analyzing employment-related legal developments around the world. The IEL Elite list is determined through a review of firm submissions and interviews by the in-house research team. To browse the latest edition, please visit the International Employment Lawyer website (registration required).
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11月 20, 2023
International Employment Lawyer (IEL) recently held the IEL Awards 2023 ceremony celebrating the world’s leading labor and employment law practices, and Tilleke & Gibbins received the “Highly Commended” award in the Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year category. The awards ceremony, which was held at Plaisterers Hall in London, brought together more than 200 representatives from law firms and in-house lawyers from around the world. The finalists for the IEL Awards 2023 included a range of leading global, regional, national, and boutique law firms recognized as top specialists in employment law. To determine both the shortlist of finalists and the winners, IEL’s editorial team researched the firms’ achievements over the last year and considered client testimonials and feedback from other sources in the market. Of the eight firms in the shortlist for the Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year category, Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional Employment practice received the Highly Commended recognition for its strength in strategic employment advice, ability to implement employment restructuring plans, and expertise in employment and labor litigation, including in cases connected to labor-management relations. IEL is an information service reporting on and analyzing employment-related legal developments around the world. To learn more about IEL’s offerings and the IEL Awards 2023, please visit the International Employment Lawyer website.
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9月 27, 2023
At the Asialaw Awards 2023 ceremony held on September 26, Tilleke & Gibbins was the recipient of five awards—three firmwide and two individual. The excellence of the firm’s insurance practice was recognized across the region with the Regional Insurance Firm of the Year award. The accolade, which is based on in-house research and input from clients and industry commentators, recognizes Tilleke & Gibbins’ ability to provide top-tier legal services in the insurance sector across the region. Tilleke & Gibbins also won four Client Choice Awards, which celebrate exceptional client service and satisfaction. The awards, which span both firmwide and individual categories, include the following: Client Choice Award – Myanmar Firm of the Year Client Choice Award – Vietnam Firm of the Year Client Choice Award – Myanmar Lawyer of the Year: Yuwadee Thean-ngarm Client Choice Awards – Vietnam Lawyer of The Year (Honorable Mention): Thomas J. Treutler For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2023 and to browse a full list of the winners, please visit the Asialaw website.
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