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The Legal Cast by DFDL

DFDL Legal, Tax & Investment Expertise
DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal complexities and challenges. We strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, drawing on over 27 years of wide-ranging experience and finely tuned local knowledge of the countries in which we operate.
An Expert Overview of the Logistics & Industrial Real Estate Sector in Thailand
If you are interested in investing in Thailand’s logistics and industrial real estate sector, listen to this highly informative episode!Although the logistics and industrial real estate market in Thailand has gone through several rough months due to COVID-19 and its ongoing impacts, many lucrative opportunities remain and are there for the taking by forward thinking and eagle-eyed logistics players. This sector is anticipated to witness tremendous growth in the coming years due to the unprecedented expansion of e-commerce activities, digitalization of the economy and rapid changes in the ways we order and purchase items whether they be everyday household goods, food, consumer electronics or even furniture. All of these developments will create huge demand in the logistics space requiring greatly overhauled and streamlined supply chain and logistics operations, storage facilities and vehicle depots, warehouses, factories, assembly stations, repair facilities, IT systems and more throughout the country.Guillaume Massin (Partner, Cambodia & Thailand Managing Director, Head of Regional Real Estate & Construction Practice) and Paul Volodarsky (Deputy Head of Regional Real Estate & Construction Practice) address the primary concerns of logistics and industrial site developers along with foreign and local investors when deciding on the best ways to enter this market. In this spirit, our experts lay out the most relevant laws, current opportunities and the regulatory challenges that prospective investors need to fully understand before embarking on their activities in this sector.Recording Date: 21 September 2021Top 4 Questions Discussed:What are the legal and due diligence considerations to be taken into account when entering the logistics/industrial real estate market in Thailand?What are some of the practical considerations that investors need to be aware of prior to entering the market? What are some of the recent changes to the law that affect Thailand’s logistics/industrial real estate sector? Looking into your crystal ball, where do you see Thailand’s logistics/industrial real estate market in the coming years?Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/an-expert-overview-of-the-logistics-and-industrial-real-estate-sector-in-thailand/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 26, 2021
18 min
Indonesia – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Vinay Ahuja (Partner) and Sri Wahyu Ningsih (Senior Legal Consultant), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in Indonesia.Recording Date: 23 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in Indonesia. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!
Nov 24, 2021
20 min
Vietnam – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Hanh Tran (Partner) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in Vietnam.Recording Date: 16 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in Vietnam. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-vietnam/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 24, 2021
16 min
Philippines – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Jude Ocampo (Partner, OSLaw) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in the Philippines.Recording Date: 16 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in the Philippines. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-the-philippines/ Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 24, 2021
23 min
Thailand – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Noppadon Treephetchara (Senior Legal Adviser) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in Thailand.Recording Date: 16 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation; Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in Thailand. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-thailand/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 24, 2021
16 min
Lao PDR – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Vinay Ahuja (Partner) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in the Lao PDR.Recording Date: 15 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in the Lao PDR. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-the-lao-pdr/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 23, 2021
18 min
Cambodia – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data.  As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Simon Burlinson (Senior Consultant) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in Cambodia.Recording Date: 15 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in Cambodia. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks!Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-cambodia/ Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 23, 2021
31 min
Bangladesh – Legal Expert Guide to Data Breaches & Ransomware Attacks
The digital transformation experienced over the last number of years and greatly accelerated by COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented global economic and societal shifts with more people moving towards online services and companies collecting ever increasing volumes of data. As ransomware attacks and data breaches have been on top news stories these days, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal considerations to be taken into account when cyber-criminals attack.In this podcast, our experts, Shahwar Nizam (Partner & Bangladesh Managing Director) and Ng Woan Na (Regional Legal Adviser; ASEAN & China Desks), guide you through the best practices and processes to put in place to prevent, prepare and ready oneself for such incident in Bangladesh.Recording Date: 15 November 2021Key topics discussed:Overview of situation;Laws governing data breaches;Cybersecurity best practices to be adopted by organizations in response to internal and external data breaches;Guidance on how to best create, implement and refine a comprehensive data breach response plan; andSteps which organizations can immediately take to be better prepared for an international data breach.Listen to this very short podcast to get a clear overview of the situation in Bangladesh. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to learn key insights on data breaches and ransomware attacks! Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/legal-expert-guide-to-data-breaches-ransomware-attacks-in-bangladesh/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Nov 22, 2021
20 min
An Expert Overview of the Logistics & Industrial Real Estate Sector in Myanmar
If you are interested in investing in the logistics and industrial real estate sector in Myanmar, listen to this 15 minute-long episode to keep up to date with the latest developments in the sector.Although the logistics and industrial real estate market in Myanmar has heavily been impacted by COVID-19 and by the military coup, lots of lucrative opportunities are still there for the taking by interested and savvy logistics players. This sector is anticipated to be worth around USD 7 billion by 2026 and is currently undergoing unprecedented transformation due to increasing trade activities, rapidly improving connectivity and the entry of international leaders to these markets. Paul Volodarsky (Deputy Head of Regional Real Estate & Construction Practice) and Nar Wah (Senior Legal Adviser) answer the key questions and address the primary concerns that logistics and industrial site developers along with both foreign and local investors may have when pondering entry into this market. To these ends, they outline the relevant laws, current opportunities and regulatory pitfalls to steer clear of awaiting prospective investors in an area resurgent with tremendous opportunities that even the current pandemic and political challenges will not be able to hold back for much longer.Recording Date: 17 August 2021Top 4 Questions Discussed:What are the legal and due diligence considerations to be taken into account when entering the logistics/industrial real estate market in Myanmar?What are some of the practical considerations that investors need to be aware of prior to entering the market?What are some of the recent changes to the law that affect Myanmar’s logistics/industrial real estate sector?Looking into your crystal ball, where do you see Myanmar’s logistics/industrial real estate market in the coming years?Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/an-expert-overview-of-the-logistics-and-industrial-real-estate-sector-in-myanmar/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Sep 15, 2021
14 min
Debt Restructuring – COVID-19 Resilience: Responding to Uncertainties in Thailand
Top 4 questions within 20 minutes to keep up to date with the debt restructuring options available to companies in Thailand.The third wave of COVID-19 has spread all over Thailand and is raising understandable concerns and generating uncertainty among the business community. We take this opportunity to guide you on the key measures and best practices to help you mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on your business.Due to the current economic situation, many borrowers have been struggling to stay afloat, pay staff, rent and expenses or to meet any loan obligations they might have. Vinay Ahuja (Partner, Head of Regional Banking, Finance & Technology Practice) and Jonathan Blaine (Co-Head of the Regional Restructuring & Insolvency Practice) guide you through the debt restructuring options available in Thailand and the key legal and regulatory compliance measures that you need to be aware of.Listen to this highly informative podcast to help you keep your business afloat and on the right track for the rest of 2021 and beyond.Recording Date: 30 June 2021Top 4 Questions Discussed:What are the debt restructuring options available in Thailand?What legal and regulatory compliance is required to give effect to a debt restructuring transaction?What are the opportunities available to foreign investors in regard to debt restructuring transactions in Thailand?What are the key affected sectors that are prone to large scale consolidation and debt restructuring transactions?Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/debt-restructuring-covid19-resilience-responding-to-uncertainties-in-thailand/For Those Who Wish to Dive Deeper:Workforce Restructuring – COVID-19 Resilience: Responding to Uncertainties in Thailand: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/workforce-restructuring-covid19-resilience-responding-to-uncertainties-in-thailand/Real Estate Restructuring & Insolvency – COVID-19 Resilience: Responding to Uncertainties in Thailand: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/real-estate-restructuring-insolvency-covid19-resilience-responding-to-uncertainties-in-thailand/Contact us: https://www.dfdl.com/contact/
Jul 5, 2021
23 min
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