The evolving pandemic has substantial implications on all sectors and forms of business. In this report VDB Loi banking and finance experts are looking in particular detail into possible impact on lending transactions taking into account the local practices and regulatory regime in several jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. There has been quite a surge in […]

VDB Loi remains fully operational during the COVID-19 outbreak, but we are taking a wide range of appropriate measures to protect our staff and our clients. We have put in place business continuity measures and contingency plans to ensure we can keep supporting our clients in this difficult time while protecting our staff and our […]

With the threat of Covid- 19 all over the world, people are either on lockdown or following social distancing protocols. Even in places of low infections, gyms still pose a high risk of virus transmissions. However, exercises should still be done at home or other safe places for people to maintain their health and fitness. […]

In partnership with Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), VDB Loi hosted the “Myanmar Cambodia Laos Energy and Infrastructure Update” Seminar in Tokyo, Japan. Edwin Vanderbruggen (Senior Partner), Yumi Ishimoto (Director), Satoshi Mitsukuri (Japan Desk Manager) and Mitsuo Moriya (Senior Associate) of VDB Loi presented at the event. […]

With the 2020 legal rankings and awards season kicking off, VDB Loi is off to a promising start, with excellent rankings for its Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar practices. In addition, VDB Loi has also managed to land a spot on the coveted shortlist for the Asia Legal Awards in the Asian Technology and Innovation category. […]

On the 6th of August, 2019, we hosted a successful seminar in Singapore in partnership with the APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association). The seminar featured projects and finance updates from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. The welcome address was given by Mr.Andrew Ferguson, the CEO of APLMA. Mr.Yash Shah, Senior Vice President of SMBC also […]

VDB Loi provides the highest quality integrated legal and tax solutions for transactions and investment in Laos. With our growing team of foreign and local advisers, we are one of the leading professional services firms in Laos. Our legal team focuses mainly on transactions in M&A, investment, real estate, resources, energy, infrastructure, and capital markets. […]

VDB Loi’s outstanding practice in Laos has been recognized by Legal 500, which awarded the firm a Tier 1 ranking for 2019, and named Director Daodeuane Duangdara a Leading Individual.

Recently the Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 1018/MF.TD, dated 22 December 2014 (the Notification) regarding submission of annual financial reports. The Notification stipulates that the 2014 financial report (for the year ended 31 December 2014) should be submitted to the tax authorities where the enterprise is registered by 1 March […]