Industries
Consumer Products
Technology

Practices
Corporate/M&A
Regulatory Affairs

Location
Myanmar

Languages
Burmese
English

Education

LLM, University of Yangon

LLB, University of Yangon

BA, Myanmar Institute of Theology

Sann Lin Kyaw
Consultant
+95 9 772 440 001

Biography

Sann Lin Kyaw is a consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial practice in Yangon. He advises clients on matters related to market entry, foreign investment, corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory compliance in Myanmar. His work includes assisting with company formation, reviewing governance arrangements, preparing corporate documentation, and supporting clients in obtaining business approvals and permits from the relevant authorities.

Before joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Sann Lin worked as an in-house legal professional at a leading telecommunications company, where he handled corporate governance and compliance matters, commercial contracting, and policy development. He also engaged with government agencies and international counsel on cross-border matters, including regulatory submissions and implementation of compliance frameworks.

Sann Lin holds an LLM in Commercial Law and an LLB from the University of Yangon.


Experience
  • Handled company incorporation and post-incorporation compliance processes with the Myanmar Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), including registration, amendments, and filings for various corporate changes.
  • Drafted policy papers on proposed government regulations and provided recommendations for regulatory engagement.
  • Developed internal SOPs and compliance frameworks, and delivered training to cross-departmental teams to strengthen governance and operational compliance.
  • Negotiated and drafted pole-sharing and dark-fiber leasing agreements between a telecommunications company and other industry players.
  • Prepared legal advice on a share transfer and joint venture termination for a client, followed by drafting the termination agreement and share-transfer documentation.