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Meet the experienced team behind MPAL. Our people pride themselves on being authentic and approachable, acting with integrity and providing quality legal advice.

Our People

Experienced. Hands-on. Commercially focused.

Kaz Patafta

Kaz Patafta

Director

Barrister & solicitor. Energy, infrastructure, M&A, project finance. Legal 500 Leading Lawyer. IFLR1000 Highly Regarded.

kazpatafta@mpalawyers.com
Soulignasack Liemphrachanh

Soulignasack Liemphrachanh

Deputy Director

Lao qualified lawyer. Government liaison, hydropower and mining project documentation, investment frameworks.

soulignasack.lpc@mpalawyers.com
Khamkong Liemphrachanh

Khamkong Liemphrachanh

Senior Advisor • Head of Government Relations

Former Director General, Ministry of Justice. 20+ years legislative and policy reform experience.

khamkong.lpc@mpalawyers.com
Chintala Xayyaveth (Mam)

Chintala Xayyaveth (Mam)

Senior Legal Advisor

Experienced Lao legal advisor specialising in commercial law, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.

mamchintala@mpalawyers.com
Pavina Vonalath

Pavina Vonalath

Assistant to the Directors

Office management, client liaison and administrative coordination for MPAL's Vientiane operations.

pavina@mpalawyers.com
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