WALSON

About WALSON

Close to the work. Clear on what matters.

Established in Vientiane in January 2019, WALSON works on investment, transactions and the legal questions that follow a project into operation. Our approach connects local legal work with the commercial decisions a cross-border client needs to make.

We start with the decisions a client needs to make, then identify the legal work needed to support them. Being in Vientiane keeps our work close to local documents, procedures and the people implementing a project.

We explain the scope of each assignment, identify material issues early and maintain a clear line between legal analysis and commercial choice.

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Vientiane

Laos Office

Based in Vientiane, with legal work grounded in the realities of investment and business in Laos.

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Yangon

Myanmar Office

Our Yangon office is your point of contact for matters involving Myanmar, with Gu Liangqi coordinating enquiries.

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Shanghai

Shanghai Office

Advice on PRC law, corporate matters, transactions and dispute resolution.

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Working across Chinese and Lao legal contexts

Our Chinese lawyers, Lao lawyers and legal advisers work together, connecting cross-border investment arrangements with local legal, documentary and procedural requirements in Laos.

Experience throughout the project lifecycle

Our work covers investment feasibility, legal due diligence, transaction structures and documents, approval coordination, post-investment compliance and project exits. We address the legal priorities of each stage in energy, mining and industrial projects.

Partner involvement in project management

Partners participate in project coordination, quality control and the review of key legal opinions. Work plans, regular communication and progress reports help clients follow the development of their matters.

Cooperation and academic institutions

Laos Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce

Legal counsel

Northwest University of Political Science and Law

University-level strategic partner and overseas internship base of Northwest University of Political Science and Law

Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Four of our lawyers contributed as deputy editors and authors to the first and second editions of the Practical Legal Guide to Foreign Investment in Laos, jointly published by the Lao Ministry of Justice and the China–ASEAN Legal Research Center of Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Lao-China Legal Research and Consulting Center

Chinese representative institution in Laos of the Lao-China Legal Research and Consulting Center, jointly established by the Lao Ministry of Justice’s Institute of Politics and Law and the China–ASEAN Legal Research Center of Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Laos Overseas Integrated Service Station

Initiator and founding resident service provider

Pudong Sub-platform of Shanghai Enterprises Going Global Integrated Service Platform

Resident service provider. Strategic partner

About WALSON

Laos Office

Myanmar Office

Shanghai Office

Working across Chinese and Lao legal contexts

Experience throughout the project lifecycle

Partner involvement in project management

Cooperation and academic institutions

Laos Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce

Northwest University of Political Science and Law

Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Lao-China Legal Research and Consulting Center

Laos Overseas Integrated Service Station

Pudong Sub-platform of Shanghai Enterprises Going Global Integrated Service Platform

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