DFDL

Laos

Analysis

Overview

Established in 1994, DFDL provides legal services in M&A, employment, infrastructure and tax matters. The firm has a deep local knowledge and understanding of the legal and tax regulations and policies. The firm’s key contacts include Kristy Newby, Audray Souche, Senesakoune Sihanouvong and Standré Bezuidenhout.  

Client feedback 

"Very responsive, detailed and experienced." – Labour and employment 

"Strong technical knowledge and good insight into government and regulatory requirements." – Real estate 

Standré Bezuidenhout 

"He is excellent, very responsive, pulls in the colleagues who are experts on the team based on our request." 

"Strong technical knowledge and good responsiveness." 

General business law

Work highlights 

Acted as a local counsel for DP World in its acquisition of 100% indirect interest in Savan Logistics Company, the concessionaire and operator of the Savannakhet Dry Port operating within the Savan Seno Special Economic Zone. 

Advised Hosia on disposing of its 69% shareholding in Société Hôtelière de Phou Vao to Indochina Luxury Properties as part of a series of disposals by Belmond of certain hospitality operations in southeast Asia.