Nishant’s client portfolio is diverse and features leading companies across various sectors; he has more than fifteen years of professional experience practicing law in India, Myanmar and Cambodia. He has been focusing on Myanmar since 2014, which remains his primary focus. In Myanmar, his practice focuses on M&A (and general Corporate and Commercial), B&F (including Fintech and Capital Market), Energy and Infrastructure, TMT, Real Estate, Aviation, and Dispute Resolution. Nishant has been instrumental in the development of DFDL Myanmar in the past several years, given his solid technical and commercial understanding of Myanmar laws and management skills. In addition to leading DFDL’s Myanmar practice, Nishant heads DFDL’s dispute resolution practice and focuses on banking, finance, and dispute matters for Cambodia. In addition to being a frequent speaker at various national and international conferences and seminars across the globe, Nishant has authored several articles and papers published in various journals such as the IBA, Asia-MENA, Lexis Nexis and IFLR. Ranked by most of the leading directories like Chambers and Partners, IFLR and Asia Law, Nishant was also awarded as 40 EU-India Business Leader 2019 at the European Parliament at Brussels. Nishant is often quoted for his views on legal matters relating to Myanmar by several Myanmar and international newspapers. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business and Finance Law from the George Washington University Law School, Washington DC.
DFDL was established in 1994 by international partners who recognized the potential of South and Southeast Asia. From its origin in Laos, DFDL has expanded to 10 countries in the region including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Upholding the vision “One Region, One Firm,” we deliver high-quality legal and tax services, specializing in corporate and commercial, energy, M&A, financing, and real estate.
Our integrated cross-border knowledge and consistent regional standards make us a reliable partner for multinational companies, financial institutions, and governments. We provide streamlined, efficient assistance for complex multi-jurisdictional matters, ensuring seamless support for your cross-border strategy.
Our key practice areas include:
• Banking, Finance & Technology
• Compliance & Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment & Labor
• Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure
• Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• Taxation & Transfer Pricing
Myanmar