Partner Profile

Mr. Je Phoudthavong is a licensed Lao lawyer with approximately 10 years of experience in legal and regulatory matters. He brings experience in public-sector law, legislative work, dispute resolution, litigation, and corporate legal advisory.

 

Having served at the Ministry of Justice of the Lao PDR for almost a decade, Mr. Je has developed experience in legal research, legislative drafting, mediation, and the resolution of economic disputes. His legal practice also covers corporate matters, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, and representation in civil, criminal, commercial, family, and labor disputes.

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Areas of Practice

​Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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Advising and representing clients in civil, criminal, commercial, family, and labor disputes, including accident-related cases. Experienced in mediation and economic dispute resolution involving commercial transactions, concession agreements, and construction contracts.

 

Corporate and Commercial Law

 

Providing legal advice on company establishment, share agreements, commercial contracts, articles of association, taxation matters, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, labor disputes, retail businesses, e-commerce, and the establishment of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

 

Contract Drafting and Review

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Drafting, reviewing, and advising on commercial contracts, lease agreements, insurance contracts, and other legal instruments to support clients' business operations and contractual interests under Lao law.

 

Legal Opinions and Regulatory Advisory

 

Preparing legal opinions and providing advice on labor law, enterprise law, signage regulations, food and medicine regulations, and rooftop solar panel installation for business premises.

 

Legislative and Public-Sector Legal Work

 

Drawing on previous experience at the Ministry of Justice of the Lao PDR, including participation in legislative drafting and work involving family registration, child justice, human rights, village mediation, and dispute resolution.

 

Professional Experience

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Civil Servant at the Ministry of Justice of the Lao PDR

2017–2024

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• Worked on legal and legislative matters within the public sector.

• Participated in the development and drafting of laws and legal instruments.

• Gained experience in legal matters relating to child justice, human rights, family registration, village mediation, and dispute resolution.

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Para Legal at Rajah & Tann Laos

2024–2025

• Provided corporate and commercial legal advice under Lao law.

• Assisted with company and NGO establishment, commercial agreements, and regulatory requirements.

• Advised clients on dispute resolution and represented clients in economic dispute proceedings.

• Handled civil, criminal, family, commercial, and other legal disputes.

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Education

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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) — Judicial Law

Faculty of Law and Administration, Champasack University, Lao PDR (2010–2015)

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Legal Professional Training (Judges, Prosecutors, and Lawyers), National Institute of Justice, Ministry of Justice, Lao PDR (2016-2017)

 

Professional Qualifications and Membership

• Licensed Lao lawyer, License No. 713/MO

• Member of the Lao Bar Association

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Languages

• Lao: Native

• Thai: Advanced

• English: Good working proficiency​​​