Kaung Htet Zaw is an experienced advocate and partner at IICOLE, with extensive experience advising both local and international clients, including financial institutions, on a wide range of projects. His areas of expertise include residential and commercial complex development, hotel BOT project, industrial zone development, and power plant projects in Myanmar.
In addition to his practice, Kaung Htet Zaw was appointed by the Legal Counsel Commission of the Ministry of Justice of Korea to serve as a member of the International Legal Affairs Division. In this capacity, he provides free legal counseling and assistance to Korean small- and medium-sized enterprises, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering cross-border legal support and collaboration.
Education
- Transnational Law and Business University, Korea (LL.M., 2012)
- Yangon University (LL.M., 2009)
- Dagon University (LL.B., 2006)
Experience
- IICOLE (2024-present)
- Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (2015-2024)
- Yulchon LLC (2012-2015)
- The Law Chambers (2008-2010)
Languages
- Myanmar, English
Publication
- Comparative Study of Domestic/Overseas Legal Systems related to Investment (Co-author, The National Competitiveness Promotion Committee of Korea, 2012)
- Comparative Study of Mediation Procedure in South East Asia Countries (Co-author, Korea Ministry of Justice, 2021)
Major Representative Matters
- Advised Korea Land and Housing Corporation on its industrial zone business in Myanmar
- Advised Korea Development Bank and KB Kookmin Bank for their market entry into Myanmar
- Advised POSCO International Corporation on its hotel BOT project in Myanmar
- Advised microfinance institutions on their Myanmar operations, including establishment, licensing, day-to-day compliance, and M&A transactions
- Advised a foreign beverage company on the production and regulatory compliance of a new alcoholic product in Myanmar
Contact Us
Address
Room No.106, Rangoun Business Centre, No.97, West Shwe Gone Ding Street, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone
+95 975 277 8589