Our Team
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
Education
- Diploma in Business Law, University of Yangon (2005)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Dagon University (2003)
Contact
+959448007615
myowin@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
U MAUNG MAUNG AYE ( Senior Counsel)
Practice Groups: High-Stakes Litigation; Appellate Advocacy; Dispute Resolution; Real Estate
Overview
U Maung Maung Aye is a Senior Counsel at Myo Win & Associates and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar. With a career defined by the highest level of judicial service, he retired as the Chief Justice of the High Court of the Bago Region.
His practice focuses on complex dispute resolution and appellate advocacy. Having ascended through every level of the judiciary—from Township and District Judge to High Court Judge and ultimately Chief Justice—U Maung Maung Aye possesses a definitive and practical understanding of the Myanmar legal landscape. He is frequently sought out for his expert legal opinions and strategic oversight in high-profile civil, criminal, and commercial matters that demand deep technical precision, judicial foresight, and authoritative insight.
Experience
- Appellate Advocacy: Representing clients in complex appeals before superior courts and providing strategic reviews of lower court decisions.
- Commercial Litigation: Navigating intricate business disputes with a focus on risk mitigation, procedural rigor, and judicial enforceability.
- Dispute Resolution: Serving as a senior legal strategist in mediation and litigation involving high-value assets and state-level legal issues.
- Real Estate: Advising on large-scale property disputes and addressing the legal complexities surrounding land ownership and title claims in Myanmar.
Professional Appointments & Education
- Former Chief Justice: High Court of the Bago Region
- Judicial Career: Former High Court Judge, District Judge, and Township Judge
- Admissions: Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar; Higher Grade Pleader
- Education: Register of Laws (R.L.), Yangon University (1984)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Yangon University (1973)
Contact
+95 9444017756
mgmg.aye@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
U THEIN NAING ( Senior Counsel )
Practice Groups: White-Collar Crime; Specialist Criminal Defense; Complex Civil Litigation; Contractual Disputes
Overview
U Thein Naing is a Senior Counsel at Myo Win & Associates and a veteran Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 38 years, he is widely recognized as one of the country’s most eminent practitioners in Criminal Law and High-Stakes Litigation.
He is renowned for his mastery of trial advocacy, particularly his ability to conduct incisive cross-examinations and methodically dismantle complex evidentiary claims. U Thein Naing specializes in navigating intricate legal challenges and is known for developing strategic “last-resort†solutions while constructing compelling legal narratives grounded in meticulous factual analysis. His strategic intensity and profound command of the penal and procedural codes position him as a formidable representative for clients confronting serious legal exposure.
Experience
- Specialist Criminal Defense: Representing clients in high-profile criminal matters, with particular emphasis on white-collar crime and complex penal litigation.
- Trial Advocacy: Delivering expert cross-examination and courtroom strategy, providing rigorous defense through forensic attention to evidentiary detail.
- Contractual Disputes: Advising on the enforcement and litigation of high-value commercial contracts, breach of duty claims, and related civil actions.
- Crisis Management: Providing strategic legal counsel in high-pressure litigation environments requiring immediate, decisive, and creative legal intervention.
Professional Admissions
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar (Admitted 1988)
- Higher Grade Pleader
Contact
+95 9 5081658
www.myowinandassociates.com
NYO NYO SANN ( Senior Legal Counsel )
Advocate of the Supreme Court
Area of Pratice : Litigation
Vita : Daw Nyo Nyo San stated lawyer career since 1995 when she finished his school from Yangon University. She is continuously working as a litigation lawyer in Myanmar Court until now. Her specialization is the matters of Land Dispute, Commercial Dispute, Family Dispute and etc
U ZAYAR AUNG ( Senior Counsel)
Practice Groups: Banking & Finance Litigation; International & Domestic Arbitration; Corporate Regulatory & Compliance; Real Estate
Overview
U Zayar Aung is a Senior Counsel at Myo Win & Associates and a licensed Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar. He specializes in high-stakes litigation and specialized legal advisory services, with a focused practice at the intersection of corporate infrastructure and judicial enforcement.
He has developed a strong reputation for managing complex civil and criminal mandates, particularly in matters involving financial institutions and cross-border enforcement. U Zayar Aung is highly experienced in the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and banking security enforcement proceedings, making him a key advisor for international entities operating within Myanmar. His practice further encompasses comprehensive regulatory oversight, including corporate governance advisory, internal investigations, and strategic engagement with regulatory authorities.
Experience
- Arbitration & Enforcement: Advising on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and managing civil execution proceedings before Myanmar courts.
- Banking & Finance Litigation: Leading security enforcement actions, debt recovery mandates, and complex financial litigation for major banking institutions.
- Corporate Compliance & Investigations: Drafting and implementing corporate compliance frameworks, ensuring regulatory alignment, and conducting sensitive internal investigations.
- Real Estate & Civil Litigation: Representing clients in high-value property disputes and multi-party civil lawsuits with a strategic focus on enforceable judicial outcomes.
Professional Admissions & Education
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar (Admitted 2016)
- Higher Grade Pleader (Admitted 2010)
- Education: LL.B., Dagon University (2005)
Contact
+95 9 5043261
zayyar.aung@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
DAW TIN MA MA ( Advocate )
Practice Groups: Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs; Family & Matrimonial Law; Real Estate; Civil & Commercial Litigation
Overview
Daw Tin Ma Ma is a Senior Counsel at Myo Win & Associates and a licensed Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar. With over 15 years of professional experience, she effectively bridges complex courtroom litigation with high-level government relations and regulatory advisory.
She specializes in navigating Myanmar’s administrative and regulatory frameworks, particularly in matters involving land tenure, taxation, and the formal registration of deeds and legal instruments. In her litigation practice, Daw Tin Ma Ma is recognized for her disciplined approach to witness examination and strategic trial preparation. She also advises corporate clients on legal due diligence and risk assessments for infrastructure and securities transactions, ensuring that commercial objectives are achieved in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience
- Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs: Acting as an expert liaison with administrative authorities on land-use approvals, complex taxation issues, and formal registration procedures.
- Family & Matrimonial Law: Providing empathetic yet strategically grounded representation in sensitive family disputes, inheritance matters, and marriage-related legal proceedings.
- Real Estate & Infrastructure: Conducting comprehensive due diligence, drafting high-value property agreements, and managing legal risk in large-scale land and infrastructure transactions.
- Commercial Litigation: Representing clients in diverse proceedings involving contractual breaches, criminal defense matters, and civil execution suits.
Professional Admissions & Education
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar (Admitted 2017)
- Higher Grade Pleader (Admitted 2011)
- Education: LL.B., Dagon University
Contact
+95 9 445255265
tinma.ma@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
U MYO MIN THU ( Advocate )
Practice Groups: Commercial & Civil Litigation; Debt Recovery & Security Enforcement; Real Estate Litigation; Intellectual Property Enforcement
Overview
U Myo Min Thu is a prominent Advocate at Myo Win & Associates and serves as the Head of the Kabaraye Office Branch. He is a specialist litigator with a formidable track record in resolving complex commercial and civil disputes through Myanmar’s court system.
He is particularly recognized for his expertise in execution proceedings and security enforcement, regularly representing financial institutions in the recovery of loan securities and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. His practice spans the full spectrum of contentious matters, including intricate shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, and high-value real estate litigation. Fluent in Myanmar and Chinese, U Myo Min Thu is frequently engaged by regional clients requiring strategic, assertive, and results-driven representation before Myanmar courts.
Experience
- Commercial Litigation: Leading trial strategies in complex contractual breaches, shareholder disputes, and multi-party commercial conflicts.
- Debt Recovery & Enforcement: Specializing in bank security enforcement, mortgage-backed recovery actions, and the execution of civil court decrees and foreign arbitral awards.
- Real Estate & Property Disputes: Representing clients in high-stakes land litigation involving ownership claims, mortgage disputes, and estate-related conflicts.
- Intellectual Property Advocacy: Protecting client interests through litigation of IP rights violations and enforcement of trademark protections.
Professional Admissions & Education
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar
- Member of the Insein Bar Association
- Education: LL.B., Taunggyi University (2014)
- Languages: Myanmar; Chinese (Fluent)
Contact
+95 9 260167680
myomin.thu@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
DAW THEINT THIRI HLAING (Associate & Office Secretary)
Area of Practice: Intellectual Property, Trademark Registration, Corporate Administration
Vita: Theint Thiri Hlaing is an Associate and Office Secretary at Myo Win & Associates. She is a licensed Higher Grade Pleader and specializes in the burgeoning field of Intellectual Property (IP) law in Myanmar. She successfully completed the Trademark Agent Training (conducted by the Department of Intellectual Property and holds a Trademark Agent Training Certificate, enabling her to provide expert guidance on trademark protections.
In addition to her IP focus, she manages firm administration and corporate secretarial duties, ensuring high-level organizational efficiency. She is currently further expanding her technical expertise by pursuing a Diploma in Intellectual Property (DIPL) at the University of Yangon. Theint Thiri Hlaing graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Mawlamyine University in 2023. Her dedication to specialized legal education makes her a key member of the firm’s corporate and IP departments.
Contact
+95 9 452 485 229
corporate@myowinandassociates.com
www.myowinandassociates.com
