Practice Areas

Civil Litigation

One of the dispute resolution methods, Litigation which is governed by the Civil Procedure Code 1909, keeps playing the main role in Myanmar when the disputes come up. From contract disputes to personal injury claims, our team has strong knowledge and experience in the litigation concerns and provide the service at our best at all of Competent Courts and Tribunals in Myanmar. Handling the civil cases and the issues arising from the breach of agreements inclusive of individuals, partnerships, shareholders and corporations are our vigorous practices. We have successfully represented individuals, businesses, and organizations in various civil matters, consistently delivering favorable outcomes.

Our clients may expects these aids from us;

• Civil Court Proceedings
• Claiming remedies and reliefs from the breach of contracts
• Handle the Contractual Disputes
• Suit for Rectification of Deeds and Temporary Injunctions
• Suit for Cancellation of Legal Instruments or Deeds
• Declaration Suits
• Suit for Perpetual Injunctions
• Debt Recoveries Litigation Service
• Suit for Divorce and Partition
• Administration of Inheritance

Criminal Litigation

AMK & Thiha Myanmar Litigation Law Firm is “efficient, strategic, committed and able to handle the most complex of criminal proceedings as well as more general crime cases”. If you are facing criminal charges, our skilled criminal defense attorneys are here to protect your rights and fight for your freedom. Defending our client before the tribunal has been the most dignified function of our team in the criminal conduct and defense regulatory proceedings. We have substantial experience in representing clients in every type of criminal matter in all courts including Supreme Courts, Region High Courts, District Courts and Township Courts. We have a deep understanding of criminal law and extensive courtroom experience. No matter the charges you’re facing-whether they involve white-collar crimes, drug offenses or violent crimes, we are committed to offering you a strong defense that’s personalized to your individual situation.

We are firmly ready to present our client in following services;

• Defamation
• White Collar Crimes
• Economic Offenses
• Corporate Fraud and Scams
• Breach of Trusts between individuals or between employer and employee
• Privacy Violation and Data Theft Offenses
• Forgery
• Murder and Homicide
• Battery and Assault
• Rape Case
• Drug Trafficking
• Immigration Offenses
• Human Trafficking
• Harboring

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

In these developing environments, the businesses and investments are becoming more expanding driven and the more disputes are arising. Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution such Mediation and Arbitration to resolve the commercial disputes are additional core strengths of our team to handle the issues which outcomes from commercial requirements. Litigators across our firm represent our clients in all stages of commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution locally and internationally. We have extensive experience across a broad range of alternative dispute resolution solutions and their successful application in a variety of industry sectors, in addition to familiarity with international arbitration conventions and rules. Our lawyers frequently deal with arbitration clauses contained within commercial contracts, and we advise on the meaning and effect of such clauses, the enforcement of arbitration awards and the conduct of arbitrations.

We strongly support our client;

• Conciliation, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration
• Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement
• Recognizing and Enforcing of Arbitral Award

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and Foreign Judgements

The Myanmar Arbitration Law which enacted in 2016 recognizes the foreign arbitral award and judgements other than the domestic arbitral award and judgements. Our excellent team provides the service to enforce the Foreign Arbitral Award at Myanmar Courts which brings from internationally competent jurisdiction.

Our services inclusive of;

• Preparation of required documents such notarization and legalization
• Filing the cases to the Competent Court
• Execution of Foreign Arbitral Awards and Foreign Judgements
• Obtaining the Courts’ Orders and Decrees

Labor and Employment Law

Labor and employment concerns have become vital to corporate management and leadership as a result of the local and global businesses operating in. Our team has secured outstanding results for clients in high-profile labor relations, handling arbitrations, unfair labor practice cases, strikes and governmental challenges to our clients. We have achieved groundbreaking victories for clients in employment law on labor and employment-related matters, including recruiting and termination of employment, setting up employee trusts, benefits, and policies that affect employees. We also offer service across social security-related issues such as discrimination, harassment, women’s safety, wage disputes, severance issues, reinstatement disputes and other employment law-related matters.

Our practice covers the full range of labor and employment matters as follows;

• Counseling on Employment Matters and Disputes
• Reviewing, Drafting, and Providing advice on Employment Contracts (EC)
• Preparing the appropriate paperwork to submit a labor dispute settlement application and investigations
• Wage-Hour Litigation and Whistleblower Litigation
• Claiming compensation, remedy, pension and reward
• Labor Dispute Resolution on Conciliation Body, Arbitration Body, Arbitration Council and other competent court
• Occupational Safety and Health

Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Liquidation

Myanmar New Insolvency Law which enforces on 25 March 2020 modernizes the legal framework when a company becomes insolvent or a person turns to bankruptcy in Myanmar. Our team provides the fundamental transactions and support which is needed for entities or individuals.

We may support the following transactions;

• Providing the rehabilitation plan in Order’s Court
• Voluntarily winding up
• Winding up by the court
• Assist in subject to the supervision of the court
• Acting as a liquidator to oblige with liquidation process

Corporate and Business Support

Our team also serves both local and international clients a comprehensive range of corporate services wishing to achieve their business in various industries on the legal aspects through to all corporate and regulatory support.

Our services include the following;

• Drafting, Reviewing and Providing advice on numerous Business Agreements and Contracts
• Support the Corporate Regulatory requirements
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Guidance on shareholders and directors matters
• Reorganizations and Restructurings
• DICA Filing
• Shareholder Activism Defenses
• Risk and Compliance Advisory

Intellectual Property

Nowadays, Myanmar has activated the Intellectual Property System that promotes the creations, innovations, inventions, discoveries, brands and protects its rights thus companies around Myanmar shall need experts to assist you remain ahead of the competition in this burgeoning intellectual property area to keep up with development and navigate Myanmar’s new regime. Our team is ready to serve you, your business, your entity, your brands and logo to be safeguarded and protected by intellectual property rights.

We offer the below services;

• Advisory services across jurisdiction
• Trademark Registration, Infringement and Litigation
• Patent Infringements and Litigation
• Copyright Infringement and Litigation
• Trade Secrets
• Privacy & Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Whistleblower Litigation
• Intellectual Property Due Diligence
• Trade Dress
• False Advertising
• Anti-dilution
• Unfair Competition

Banking and Finance

Amidst shifting dynamics in global financial markets, our role persists in assisting you to actualize your financial and investment strategies, irrespective of the prevailing environment. Our team makes provision of the advice of legal focus to financial institutions based on our considerable experiences. We provide the whole spectrum of legal services for commercial lending and borrowing, including all types of loan, security, and collateral documentation, conducting due diligence and discussions, and taking action to enforce and protect rights, remedies, and properties.

Our assistance scope to help;

• Corporate Banking and syndicated bonding facility
• Regulatory Financing
• Litigation to claim the remedies
• Conducting Due Diligence
• FinTech

Conveyance Services in Premises Liability

The experts from our firm are ready to assist in protection of any property and assets when an injury happens or is caused by unsafe or dangerous conditions or negligence.

What services can get from us;

• Sale and Purchase Agreement/Lease Agreement over property such land, vehicles and building
• Pursuing the ownership title of property
• Claiming the remedies
• Defending for the reliefs and exemption

Taxation Disputes

Our attorneys through AMK & THIHA MYANMAR LITIGATION LAW FIRM defending the disputes which are initiated from the contention by a tax authority or a taxpayer. A taxpayer is entitled to acquire the related exemption, relief and rights in paying the tax to the Government. We are here to protect your rights and bring the tax appeal before the competent court of Myanmar.

The taxation services of our firm are;

• Taxation Disputes Litigation
• Taxation Appeal
• Taxpayer Advocate Services
• Money Laundering and Tax Evasion

Translation Service

Legal Translation of Documents comes with unique challenges since the business of Globalization becomes wider and sped up.  The involvement of subject matter experts is required due to the disparities between legal systems and the absence of corresponding legal terminology for some terms. Remember us when you need a reliable partner to get a legal translation of the documents with strong knowledge, precision, perfection, speed, and global scope.

• Affidavits
• Agreements and Contracts
• Judgements, Petition and Litigation Related Documents

Industry

• Banking
• Telecommunication
• Technology
• Food Supplier and Production
• Food and Beverages
• Insurance
• Real Estates
• Water, Oil, Gas, Petroleum, Power and Utilities
• Agricultural and Machinery
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Public and Private Affairs