LEGAL ADVISORY ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
The Myanmar legal system is rooted in a common law regime that was set in place during the British era to which civil law concepts, in particular on property related matters, have been added. MLE provides both advisory to sector-wise foreign direct investors which are guided under the prevailing laws and regulations as well as assist on providing legal opinion.
Our advice will not only include the letter of the law but will provide on ground practical experiences on the process of obtaining licenses, certificates and other necessary permission from the regulatory authorities. As such MLE lawyers have experience on applying MIC permits, and additional business license from the relevant Ministry concerned.
CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Regarding corporate matters, our prepares and submits company registration application packages to the regulatory bodies in particular the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) via MyCo online registration system and ensures receipt by clients of the required certificates.
We also assist on registration of all corporate secretarial services via newly adopted online registration system (MyCo).
We also provide written advice on possible setups of businesses in line with the clients’ needs and business intentions. For foreign companies it is generally possible to setup as a manufacturing and services business, in particular under the Myanmar Investment Law. Since early 2018, the Ministry of Commerce has allowed foreign entities, or Joint-Venture companies to do trading (whole/retail) business activities relating to fertilizer, seeds, pesticide, hospital equipment, construction material, and farm equipment for the first time which has been suspended for foreign parties since 2003.
DUE DILIGENCE (MERGER AND ACQUISITION)
The team can assist foreign or local to party conduct due diligence work with on ground inspection. As such we review documents provided by a target company regarding its incorporation, compliance with prevailing regulations, the filing of proper tax returns, etc.
Our finding will be provided in a comprehensive due diligence report.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
MLE provides commercial litigation services across the region focusing on franchise dispute, dept collection actions, claim of damages for non-performance of contracts, employment disputes and other dispute matters which fall under the heading of commercial litigation. Regardless of the issues, it is important to have experience lawyers who can guide you through the issues work toward a result that will protect your bottom line.
Our group of litigation attorneys at MLE can evaluate your situation and advise on how best to proceed at competent jurisdiction.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
MLE provides online WIPO filing application services for re-registration and registration of trademarks at Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Enforcement of new Trademark law 2019 comes to enforced by 1st April 2023 along with its regulations prescribed forms and filing charges.
MARINE & SHIPPING DISPUTES
MLE lawyers are now practicing on both local and oversea marine and shipping disputes matters including marine insurance, P&I clubs and salvage of wreckage ships at on & off shores regions of Myanmar.
Our team has certain marine experiences to provide services which you might needs.
