[:en]Arion Legal Signs Strategic Co-Operation Agreement with Yunnan Baqian Law Firm Arion Legal together with its associated company in the Lao PDR, Arion Legal Lao (Sole) Co Ltd is pleased to announce the signing on 19 June 2015 of a Framework Agreement for Strategic Co-operation with the Yunnan Baqian Law Firm (Baqian). The signing of […]
The Vientiane Times reported on 12 March 2015 that several mining operators had breached agreements made with the Lao government. Such breaches include failure to comply with environmental guidelines or pay obligation fees to the government and local communities. The full report can be viewed at http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/FreeContent/FreeConten_Many.htm
Arion Legal’s Country Manager Kate Baillie with The Hon Bronwyn Bishop MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives (Australia) and Member for Mackellar.
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 […]
Arion Legal (formerly McDonald Steed McGrath) was appointed the Honorary Legal Advisor to the British Embassy in Vientiane on 20 August 2014. We look forward to continuing our work in this role and building relations in the future.
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 […]
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 […]
[: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). […]
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