VIENTIANE · LAO PDR
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.
About WALSONLegal support for investment, development and business operations in Laos.
Chinese central and local state-owned enterprises
As of January 2026large privately owned enterprises
As of January 2026legal counsel clients in other fields
As of January 2026
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2026-09-14
Regional grid connections and electricity trading are changing the investment outlook for Laos, making market access, technical standards and bankability increasingly important.
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Research & publications
Our contributions to work on foreign investment and power-project legal risks in Laos.
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Mining & Natural Resources
Review of permits, approvals, government agreements and key contracts; assessment of implications for the transaction and operations.
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Mining & Natural Resources
Aligning transaction documents with approval requirements, preparing submissions and responding to regulatory feedback.
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Energy & Power
Designing the transaction structure, implementation sequence and conditions for each stage following due diligence.
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Understand the investment route, assess the risks and carry the transaction through to implementation.
02Build the legal foundation for entering the Lao market and starting operations.
03A structured response to commercial disputes, investigations and criminal-law risks.
04Practical legal support for the decisions and obligations that recur throughout a business.
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Office details Vientiane
Based in Vientiane, with legal work grounded in the realities of investment and business in Laos.
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Office details Yangon
Our Yangon office is your point of contact for matters involving Myanmar, with Gu Liangqi coordinating enquiries.
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Shanghai office website Shanghai
Advice on PRC law, corporate matters, transactions and dispute resolution.
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WALSON news & life
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2026-10-03
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
From an investment idea to long-term support: the WALSON story. 2 min 30 s, English narration with selectable subtitles.
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