ASEAN

ASEAN

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Home to four of the world's fastest-growing economies, the ASEAN region has remained an inviting investment destination with a thriving economy despite headwinds brought upon by global conflicts and supply chain disruptions. Poised to become the world's fourth largest economy by 2030, remarkable development within the region is projected to continue, with GDP growth averaging 5.4% in recent years.

The first global pan-ASEAN law firm, Dentons ASEAN has an established history in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. We will continue to grow our presence through combinations with exceptional local firms across the ASEAN region and help clients navigate change wherever they are located.

Designed to be different, Dentons ASEAN can help clients grow, protect, operate and finance their businesses. Our polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures we challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to them.

In the new dynamic decade, clients continue to be confronted with complex scenarios and want to work with a purpose-driven law firm that has the experience and confidence to help them thrive wherever they are located. Through our combinations with firms that are leaders in their respective communities and local markets, Dentons is ideally positioned to support our clients everywhere in ASEAN and around the globe.

As a regional firm, we regularly represent a diverse clientele across a broad spectrum of industries in the following practice areas:

Arbitration
Banking and Finance
Capital Markets
Competition and Antitrust
Corporate
Employment and Labor
Environment and Natural Resources
Energy
Franchising and Distribution
Infrastructure and PPP
Insurance
Intellectual Property and Technology
Life Sciences
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mining
Privacy and Cybersecurity
Private Equity
Real Estate
Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Tax
Trade, WTO and Customs
Transportation
Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation
Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies
White Collar and Government Investigations

Rankings & Recognitions

Indonesia Rankings:

Asialaw Profile 2025: 16 Industry Sectors and 5 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025: 4 Practices and 2 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers Global 2022: 1 Practice Ranked
IFLR1000 2024/25 (34th Edition): 7 Practices and 8 Lawyers Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 10 Practices and 5 Lawyers Ranked

Malaysia Rankings:

Asialaw Profiles 2024: 5 Industry Sectors, 7 Practices and 4 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 & 2025: 5 Practices and 6 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers Global 2023 & 2024: 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked
Chambers & Partners Fintech Guide 2024 & 2025: 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked
IFLR1000 2024/25 (34th Edition): 6 Practices and 7 Lawyers Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 9 Practices and 6 Lawyers Ranked

Myanmar Rankings:

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023: 1 Practice Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked

Philippines Rankings:

Asia Business Law Journal 2023: 6 Practices Ranked
Asia Business Law Journal 2024: A-List of the Philippines’ Top 100 Lawyers – 6 Lawyers Ranked
Asialaw Profiles 2024: 5 Industry Sectors, 7 Practices and 6 Lawyers Ranked
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023: 1 Lawyer Ranked
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024: 3 Practices and 1 Lawyer Ranked
Chambers Global 2024: 3 Practices and 1 Lawyer Ranked
IFLR1000 2024/25 (34th Edition): 7 Practices and 4 Lawyers Ranked
In-House Community Counsel 2021: 4 Practices Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 6 Practices and 2 Lawyers Ranked

Singapore Rankings:

Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2024: 22 Lawyers Ranked
Asialaw Profiles 2024: 8 Industry Sectors and 12 Practices Ranked
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024: 10 Practices and 17 Lawyers Ranked
Best Lawyers Singapore 2025: 32 Lawyers Recognised
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025: 18 Practices and 28 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers Global 2024: 7 Practices and 8 Lawyers Ranked
Chambers & Partners Fintech Guide 2025: 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked
Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024: 2 Practices and 1 Lawyer Ranked
IFLR1000 2024/25 (34th Edition): 15 Practices and 24 Lawyers Ranked
Lexology Index 2025: Global Leaders – 5 Lawyers Ranked
Lexology Index 2024: Global Leaders – 6 Lawyers Ranked
Lexology Index 2024: Global Elite Thought Leaders – 1 Lawyer Ranked
Lexology Index 2024: National Leaders – 11 Lawyers Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 25 Practices and 13 Lawyers Ranked
The Straits Times & Statista: Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025

Vietnam Rankings:

Asia Business Law Journal 2024: A-List of the Vietnam’s Top 100 Lawyers – 3 Lawyers Ranked
Asia Business Law Journal 2024: Vietnam Law Firm of the Year Award – 4 Practices Ranked
Asialaw Profiles 2024: 4 Practices Ranked
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024: 3 Practices and 1 Lawyer Ranked
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025: 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked
IFLR1000 2024/25 (34th Edition): 1 Practice and 1 Lawyer Ranked
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025: 3 Practices and 1 Lawyers Ranked

Recognition

Dentons Rodyk announces the promotion of 11 new senior associates

July 1, 2025

Dentons Rodyk is pleased to announce the promotion of eleven lawyers to the role of Senior Associate, effective 1 July 2025.

Dentons Rodyk secures three wins at WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2025

June 6, 2025

Dentons Rodyk continues to lead the wealth management sector, earning three prestigious accolades at the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2025.

Dentons Rodyk recognised as a Tier 1 Firm in Singapore In ALB’s Annual IP Rankings

May 21, 2025

We are pleased to share that our Intellectual Property practice has been ranked Tier 1 by Asian Legal Business (ALB) in its annual IP Rankings.

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Insights

Mandatory registration requirement for enterprises’ electronic identification (e-ID) accounts

June 27, 2025

Vietnam: Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, as of 01 July 2025, all enterprise accounts on the National Public Service Portal and administrative procedure resolution systems at the ministerial and provincial levels will be deactivated. Only accounts authenticated through the e-ID will be permitted for access to public services, including the electronic tax filing system.

Dentons Global Collaboration - The evolution and professionalisation of private wealth in Asia

June 20, 2025

Singapore: Along with rapid economic growth, Asia has seen a tremendous accumulation of private wealth among high net worth families. These families have developed new ways to plan for wealth protection, succession and management.

New government measures to address challenges in the real estate market

June 20, 2025

Vietnam: On June 9, 2025, the Government Office released a Notice summarizing key conclusions from a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the real estate market. Attended by leaders from ministries, banks, and the real estate sector, the meeting underscored the Government’s firm commitment to reviving and promoting a sustainable, transparent real estate market.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Singapore's restructuring & insolvency landscape: Updates and outlook

SingaporeJuly 8, 2025

This talk covers the latest updates in Singapore's restructuring & insolvency law and explores Singapore’s pivotal role as a regional hub for restructuring. The talk will delve into the critical insights from recent landmark case law developments, the latest proposed reforms to the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA) and their potential effects.