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Sann Lin Kyaw

Consultant

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.
ABOUT Sann Lin

Industries

Consumer Products

Technology

Practices

Corporate/M&A

Regulatory Affairs

Location

Languages

    Burmese

    English

Education

    LLM, University of Yangon

    LLB, University of Yangon

    BA, Myanmar Institute of Theology

Insights

January 9, 2026
On January 7, 2026, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) announced a further relaxation of foreign exchange regulations through Notification No. 2/2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. This notification reduces the mandatory conversion requirement for exporters’ earnings in foreign currency into Myanmar kyat (MMK). Under the new notification, exporters are required to convert only 15 percent of their foreign currency export earnings into MMK at official CBM reference exchange rates, down from the previous required minimum conversion level of 25 percent. The adjustment provides exporters with more flexibility to manage foreign currency, improving liquidity for international transactions and reducing cash flow pressure. However, companies must still comply with the foreign currency conversion procedures and timelines set out in the CBM’s Notification No. 12/2022.
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August 21, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has adopted Harvey, a leading enterprise-grade AI platform for the global legal industry. The firm is proceeding with a rollout of Harvey’s legal AI solutions, which are supported by robust security and confidentiality protections, across the firm’s full-service regional practice in Southeast Asia. This initiative builds on the firm’s recent deployment of Microsoft Copilot and represents another advancement in Tilleke & Gibbins’ commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced legal service delivery. Under the program, legal professionals across the firm’s offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam will have access to the full Harvey platform, equipping them to deliver practical, impactful, and results-driven legal services for clients throughout the region. The firm will also develop bespoke agentic workflows within Harvey tailored to the firm’s core practices and the unique requirements of Southeast Asian legal markets. Commenting on the initiative, Managing Partner Tiziana Sucharitkul stated, “At Tilleke & Gibbins, we have consistently invested in developing and adopting technology to improve the speed, precision, and overall excellence of our legal services. The firm’s decision to invest in Harvey exemplifies our commitment to innovation, further differentiating Tilleke & Gibbins within Southeast Asia’s legal landscape.” Managing Partner Darani Vachanavuttivong remarked, “By combining the deep regional expertise of our lawyers with Harvey’s market-leading domain-specific AI, we are empowering our regional team to streamline drafting, research, and review processes for complex legal matters, all while maintaining the high standards of quality and security our clients expect from us.” Harvey’s Chief Business Officer John Haddock added, “It’s clear Tilleke & Gibbins is investing heavily in innovation, and it’s clear their global clients will benefit significantly from their focus and investment. The Harvey team is thrilled to support the firm’s journey with our platform.”
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Awards & Rankings

December 12, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong market position in the newly released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, with six Band 1 honors in core practices and consistently strong performance across the entire region. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, 33 lawyers were recognized across 11 practice areas.
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April 18, 2025
Asian Legal Business has released its 2025 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 13th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 11th time in Vietnam.
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January 16, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong regional presence in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings, demonstrating continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates. The rankings, which were recently released, showcase the firm’s consistent high performance with 30 practice rankings and 30 individual recognitions.
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