Kelvin Chia Yangon

Kelvin Chia Yangon is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in General business law table. The firm is known for its expertise in banking and finance, corporate and commercial and regulatory matters. Energy, infrastructure, real estate and technology and telecommunications are the firm’s key industry sectors. Cheah Swee Gim heads the firm’s corporate and commercial department. She also leads the M&A division and oversees the firm's Myanmar, Cambodian and Vietnam offices.

General business law

Work highlights

Advised SMRT Road Holdings on the operation of premium limousine business in Myanmar.

Assisted Amata Corporation in the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents of the Yangon Amata Smart and Eco City Project.

Advising Wilmar Myanmar Riceland on an application to the Myanmar Investment Commission for an investment permit under Myanmar investment law.

Key clients

Excellent Fortune Finance Company, Gong Cha Myanmar Company, Isuzu Motors Asia, Lesso Group Holdings, Shwe Taung Development

Client feedback

“Staff is responsive and responsible. Provide sound and practical advice. Suggest a feasible alternative to operate in Myanmar where regulations are milky and uncertain.” – Corporate and M&A

“Very responsive despite our perhaps unreasonable deadlines, and the fees are reasonable as well. The advice is commercial and practical, taking into account the difficult regulatory climate.” – Corporate and M&A

“Deep knowledge of the local issues in Myanmar. Friendly and flexible, good firm to work with. To be honest, there are not so many choices of firms in Myanmar, and Kelvin Chia is one of the few reliable firms there.” – Corporate and M&A

“Deep exposure to the country's legal framework and context.” – Energy

“Creative solutions and very thorough legal analysis.” – Technology and telecommunications

Cheah Swee Gim

“Very responsive, hardworking and knowledgeable.”

“Ms Cheah provided professional work for us. She provided a valuable drafting service for our project development agreement.”

Pedro Jose Bernardo

“Friendly. Clear on points and easy to communicate.”