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- Shuifa Group
VIENTIANE · LAO PDR
Rooted in Laos
Working across the Mekong
Laos-based counsel for cross-border investment and projects. From market entry and regulatory approvals through transactions, operations and disputes — for international investors, Chinese enterprises and Lao businesses alike.
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Infrastructure
- China State Construction
- CAMC Engineering
- Energy China Hunan Electric Power Design Institute
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International Financing Channels and Regional Exchange Cooperation Open New Opportunities for Laos’s Capital Market
Regional exchange cooperation, international bond financing, improved credit ratings and fund management are strengthening Laos’s links with international financial markets. This article examines these developments, practical constraints and opportunities for professional services.
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Walson Law Firm to Participate in the CIIE Joint Exhibition Area for Cross-Border Legal Services as the Second COEP Begins
The second Cross-Office Experience Program brings colleagues from the Laos office to Shanghai for professional exchanges and participation in the China International Import Expo.
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WALSON Laos Enters the asialaw 2026 International Legal Rankings for the First Time — Rated Notable in Infrastructure
International legal research and rankings organisation asialaw recently announced its 2026 rankings for the Asian legal market. Walson (Laos) Law Firm has entered the Laos jurisdiction rankings for the first time, receiving a Notable rating in the Infrastructure industry sector.
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WALSON Myanmar Office Appointed Vice-Chair Member of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce
WALSON’s Myanmar Office has been appointed a vice-chair member of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce and will draw on its local legal experience to support chamber members and investors entering Myanmar.
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Experience
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Mining & Natural Resources
Due diligence for a copper-mine investment
Review of permits, approvals, government agreements and key contracts; assessment of implications for the transaction and operations.
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Mining & Natural Resources
Transaction and approval coordination for a smelter acquisition
Aligning transaction documents with approval requirements, preparing submissions and responding to regulatory feedback.
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Energy & Power
A phased renewable-energy investment
Designing the transaction structure, implementation sequence and conditions for each stage following due diligence.
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From first decisions
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Cross-Border Investment & Transactions
Understand the investment route, assess the risks and carry the transaction through to implementation.
02Company Formation & Regulatory Approvals
Build the legal foundation for entering the Lao market and starting operations.
03Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Criminal Risk
A structured response to commercial disputes, investigations and criminal-law risks.
04Ongoing Counsel & Compliance
Practical legal support for the decisions and obligations that recur throughout a business.
Industries
Industry knowledge
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Offices
Three offices
Connected across borders
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Laos Office
Based in Vientiane, with legal work grounded in the realities of investment and business in Laos.
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Myanmar Office
Our Yangon office is your point of contact for matters involving Myanmar, with Gu Liangqi coordinating enquiries.
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Shanghai Office
Advice on PRC law, corporate matters, transactions and dispute resolution.
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Legal work across the investment lifecycle
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2026-10-03
WALSON Southeast Asia Operations Center opens
Based in Vientiane, the center coordinates regional projects and cross-border legal services, supporting Chinese businesses in Southeast Asia.
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2026-10-05
The WALSON Story
From an investment idea to long-term support: the WALSON story. 2 min 30 s, English narration with selectable subtitles.
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