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Arion Legal’s Country Manager Kate Baillie was among a select group invited to participate in a luncheon with The Hon. Julie Bishop MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Australia on 5 July in Vientiane.
This presented a great opportunity to discuss the performance and challenges concerning Australian companies currently operating in Laos.
Photo: Kate Baillie, Bob Gordon, Australian Ambassador to Laos, Mr John Williams, Hon Julie Bishop MP, Tammy Medard, Richard Taylor, Amanda Roberts, Rick Watsford, Alan McKeown.
Asian Legal Business featured Arion Legal’s involvement in Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company’s $916 million hydropower project on Laos’ Nam Ngiep river.
The project was financed by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the Asian Development Bank, which Arion Legal (then McDonald Steed McGrath) acted as Laos counsel. It is expected to take five years to complete.
The full article can be accessed at http://www.legalbusinessonline.com/news/ao-cc-feature-916-mln-laos-hydropower-project/66875
Arion Legal Laos launched its new identity on 12 February 2015 by hosting a garden party at its new premises.
Directors Mike McDonald and Mark Stewart, Australian Ambassador John Williams, and Country Manager Kate Baillie addressed international and local clients and associates, commemorating the new structure and thanking them for their support.
Australian operated business Sticky Fingers catered the event, and guests enjoyed a fine selection of South Australian wine.
This event marks the expansion and strengthening of Arion Legal’s market position in Lao PDR and internationally, opening the door to new and exciting opportunities.
Arion Legal Laos would like to thank all who attended and look forward to working with you in the future!
[:en]In January 2014, the new Labour Law (2013) was formally approved, replacing the Labour Law (2006). The new law is the result of extensive discussions between the various Lao authorities, private sector entities and development organisations, and introduces a number of changes to the basic rules of employment in Laos, including the employment of foreign workers.[:]
We are pleased to advise that McDonald Steed McGrath Lawyers Co Ltd (“the Firm”) is merging with Australian law firm Arion Legal, (www.arionlegal.com) creating a strong and improved presence and capability in the Lao PDR. With effect from today the Firm will change its name to Arion Legal (incorporating McDonald Steed McGrath Lawyers Co Ltd).
Under the new structure, Arion Legal will provide a much greater focus on the Lao PDR, building on the Firm’s excellent track record and standing in the Lao PDR where it has operated since 2008.
The merger will allow Arion Legal to leverage the strong market position of the Firm in the Lao PDR while providing the expanded resources and expertise that Arion Legal has to offer. The combination of the firms will offer greater scale, depth and reach in the Lao PDR and will provide significant opportunities and competitive advantages, building on the Firms’ established position in Laos in the energy & resources, hydro power, infrastructure and financial services sectors.
As you are no doubt aware, I was the original founding partner of McDonald Steed McGrath in Adelaide and established the Firm in Laos and as such I have spent a great deal of time working in Laos and I have a good understanding of the Firm’s established position in the market. Now, as a founding member of Arion Legal, I am very pleased to be able to continue with the development of the Firm’s business in Laos, and look forward to working with the expanded team of lawyers that the merger with Arion Legal provides.
In addition, Arion Legal is associated with the Arion Consulting Group, (www.arioncg.com), an independent professional advisory firm specialising in corporate advisory and related business strategy advice, as well as investment opportunities both in Australia and internationally. The merger with Arion Legal and the association with the Arion Consulting Group will provide clients with access to a far broader range of legal and business advisory services both in Australia and in the Asian region.
The office in Laos will continue to be managed by the current Country Manager, Ms Kate Baillie. For a profile of the full Arion Legal team please visit our website. Please also note our new office address, PO Box and telephone number.
We look forward to being of service to you and thank you for your support to date.
Kind Regards
Mike McDonald
Managing Director
Read more about our merger in the article posted on J&C Expat.
Welcome to our new website.
In January 2013, Catherine Follett from McDonald Steed McGrath presented at the Lao PDR’s first seminar on taxes together with the Lao Ministry of Finance, KPMG and DFDL.
This seminar was held at the Lao Plaza Hotel in Vientiane and had a record turnout of approximately 200 attendees. This seminar was the first of its kind in the Lao PDR and focussed on recent significant changes to the Lao taxation regime.
[:en]As many foreigners have discovered to their dismay, marrying or divorcing a Lao citizen is not a straightforward process. Unlike most other jurisdictions, a foreigner must obtain the permission of the Lao government in order to marry a Lao. The overall process involves the presentation of a number of documents, interviews and assessment of the application by various government offices.[:]
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