Some Japanese companies are operating the business in Laos taking advantage of its location next to Thailand. Lots of benefits are expected to Laos thanks to Laos-China railways which opened in 2021. In addition, Japan and Laos has a long and good relationship illustrated by the support by the Japanese government of legislation of the Lao Civil Code. Our Bangkok office has a lawyer who can speak the Lao language and has working experience in a Lao law firm. Furthermore, we, with the assistance of reputable local firms, are supporting Japanese related transactions in Laos in a wide variety of areas including joint ventures, M&A transactions, finance, compliance, competition and anti-trust, internal misconduct, labor issue, dispute resolution and intellectual property.