About
Alisaman Phommachan
Founder & Managing Partner, Alisaman Law Co., Ltd.
LL.M. & LL.B. Attorney-at-Law
Admitted by the Lao Bar Association (LBA) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
PRACTICE AREAS
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Founder & Managing Partner, ALISAMAN LAW (2026)
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Member, Lao Bar Association (since 2015)
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Member, Executive Committee of Lao Bar Association (2025- Present)
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Member, JICA Law Project – Civil Code Research Working Group, Lao PDR (2023-Present)
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Member, Competition Law Amendment Project, Ministry of Industry and Commerce (2025-Present)
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Senior Lawyer, CEO, Phanthaly Law Co., Ltd. (2015-2025)
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Licensed lawyer issued by the Ministry of Justice of Lao PDR (No. 1142/MoJ), authorized to practice law and represent clients before all courts in the Lao PDR;
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Extensive experience advising foreign and domestic clients on Lao laws; and
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Strong academic and practical exposure to comparative and international legal systems through JICA-DSP (Japan).
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Corporate & Commercial Law
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Banking & Finance
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Securities Transactions
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Contract & Tort Law
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Labor & Employment Law
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Tax Law
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Land & Property Law
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Telecommunications & Energy Law (Electricity, Mining)
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Environmental & Consumer Protection Law
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Intellectual Property Law
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
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Advising clients on company establishment, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance in the Lao PDR;
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Drafting and reviewing contracts, articles of association, lease agreements, memorandum of agreement, memorandum of understanding, shareholders’ agreement, share transfer agreement, project development agreement, concession agreements, etc.;
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Assisting foreign investors with business licensing, work permits, visas, and tax compliance matters;
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Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring;
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Providing legal support for the establishment of banks and bank branches, including licensing and regulatory approvals;
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Drafting and advising on offshore loan transactions, financing agreements, and related security documents;
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Advising and assisting with trademark registration in the Lao PDR;
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Advising and assisting with the establishment of companies and representative offices, including preparation and submission of all applications and documents required under Lao laws; and
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Assisting with legal due diligence and preparing legal opinions, contracts, and other corporate documents
Alternative Dispute Resolution & Litigation
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Advising and representing clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings across the Lao PDR;
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Representing clients before all levels of the Lao courts, particularly assisting in a litigation of a casino business dispute in Laos at a value of US$200M;
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Representing clients before all courts of Laos with respect to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards;
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Extensive experience in civil, land, criminal, and commercial litigation.
EDUCATION
2021 – 2023
Keio University Law School (Japan)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Legal Practice
Certificate of Specialization in Japanese Law
Keio University Law School, Japan
2015 – 2016
National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Ministry of Justice, Lao PDR
Legal Professional Training (Judges, Prosecutors, and Lawyers)
National Institute of Justice, Ministry of Justice, Lao PDR
2009 – 2014
Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Criminal and Civil Litigation
Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos
2007-2012
Rattana Business Administration College (RBAC), Lao PDR
Bachelor of Business English
Rattana Business Administration College (RBAC)
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
LANGUAGES
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Lao: Native
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English: Advanced
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Thai: Advanced
2018 – 2021
Lao Football Federation (LFF)
2024– Present
Lao Football Federation (LFF)
2023- Present
National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Lao PDR
Deputy Head, Appellate Disciplinary Committee
Lao Football Federation (LFF)
Integrity Officer and Head of Legal Department— under the FIFA Integrity Program
Guest speaker (Law School Lecturer), , National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Ministry of Justice
Guest speaker (LBA Training Center), Lao Bar Association.
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