Biography
U Myo Win
Founder & Managing Partner
Practice Groups: International & Domestic Arbitration; High-Stakes Litigation; Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A); Insolvency & Restructuring; White-Collar Crime
Overview
U Myo Win is the Founder and Managing Partner of Myo Win & Associates, one of Myanmar’s premier full-service law firms. A formidable advocate and a recognized authority on the Myanmar legal landscape, he specializes in resolving complex, high-value disputes across the commercial, regulatory, and criminal spectrums.
U Myo Win is a leading figure in the Myanmar arbitration landscape. He frequently serves as specialist co-counsel in ICC and SIAC arbitrations, providing definitive expertise on Myanmar law in international forums. He possesses extensive experience in Domestic Arbitration, both Ad Hoc and Institutional, and is highly regarded for his technical proficiency in the recognition and enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards within Myanmar.
His practice is defined by its strategic breadth—ranging from advising multinational corporations and embassies on cross-border regulatory investigations to representing clients in landmark shareholder, insolvency, and winding-up proceedings. As an expert in Investment and Company Law, he is a trusted advisor for foreign investors, NGOs, and INGOs navigating the complexities of the Myanmar market.
Experience
- International & Domestic Arbitration: Acting as specialist Myanmar counsel in international forums (SIAC/ICC) and leading domestic arbitrations. Expert in the recognition and enforcement of awards under the 2016 Arbitration Law.
- Corporate & M&A: Advising on high-value cross-border transactions, equity and trusts, and complex corporate restructuring with a focus on risk mitigation.
- Banking, Finance & Insolvency: Representing major financial institutions in security enforcement and acting as a lead practitioner in corporate insolvency and debt recovery mandates.
- White-Collar Crime & High-Profile Defense: A renowned criminal attorney sought after for defense in high-stakes regulatory violations and high-profile criminal cases.
- Intellectual Property Strategy: A government-licensed Trademark Agent providing strategic oversight on IP portfolio management and enforcement.
Professional Appointments & Admissions
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar (Admitted 2012)
- Secretary, Insein Bar Association (Established 1916)
- Member, Myanmar Association of Insolvency Practitioners
- Member, Myanmar Bar Association
- Government-Licensed Trademark Agent
Educations
- Diploma in Business Law, University of Yangon (2005)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Dagon University (2003)
Contact
T: +95 9 448 007 615
E: myowin@myowinandassociates.com
