The Legal Cast by DFDL

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 2021

Top 4 Questions Discussed:

1. What are the legal and due diligence considerations to be taken into account when entering the logistics/industrial real estate market in Myanmar?
2. What are some of the practical considerations that investors need to be aware of prior to entering the market?
3. What are some of the recent changes to the law that affect Myanmar’s logistics/industrial real estate sector?
4. 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/
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Top 6 questions within 20 minutes to keep up to date with the real estate restructuring and insolvency options available 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.

The real estate sector has also suffered tremendously due to the COVID-19 pandemic while hotels or developers are trying to hold on and survive as best they can. Jonathan Blaine (Co-Head of the Regional Restructuring & Insolvency Practice) and Paul Volodarsky (Deputy Head of Regional Real Estate and Construction Practice) delve deep into the current market situation and share practical advice to those seeking viable restructuring options.

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 2021
Top 6 Questions Discussed:

1. What legal changes in Thailand have affected restructuring and insolvency matters as they relate to the real estate sector?
2. What are some of the legal limitations faced by real estate developers going through a restructuring exercise?
3. Have we seen a lot of activity in the real estate sector relating to restructuring or insolvency following COVID-19?
4. What industries have we seen most active in restructuring or insolvency within the real estate sector?
5. What are some of the practical issues faced by real estate developers in Thailand looking at restructuring and insolvency options?
6. What is our outlook on this sector for the remainder of 2021?

Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/real-estate-restructuring-insolvency-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/
• Debt Restructuring – COVID-19 Resilience: Responding to Uncertainties in Thailand: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/podcasts/debt-restructuring-covid19-resilience-responding-to-uncertainties-in-thailand/

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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 2021

Top 4 Questions Discussed:

1. What are the legal and due diligence considerations to be taken into account when entering the logistics/industrial real estate market in Thailand?
2. What are some of the practical considerations that investors need to be aware of prior to entering the market?
3. What are some of the recent changes to the law that affect Thailand’s logistics/industrial real estate sector?
4. 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/

Top 6 Questions Discussed

1. Can an employer require its employees to be vaccinated?
2. For workplaces with trade unions or other forms of collective representation, is an employer obliged to consult with them prior to implementing employee vaccinations?
3. Is information concerning an employee’s vaccination considered “health information” or “sensitive data” under a data protection law (where applicable)?
4. If so, is such personal data subject to any restrictions on the collection and processing of “sensitive personal data”?
5. Can employers terminate employees who refuse to be vaccinated?
6. Can an employer require employees who cannot or will not agree to vaccination to refrain from coming to the workplace?

For Those Who Wish to Dive Deeper
Key Considerations & Issues on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts Across Southeast Asia – Top 10 Q&A

Top 6 questions within 20 minutes to keep up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Bangladesh and key considerations for employers and employees.
With COVID-19 vaccination drives at the early rollout stage across Southeast Asia, we take this opportunity to look more closely at some of the main questions, concerns and legal issues on the minds of employers and employees during these uncertain times in this podcast series.
Today, in the first in our series, Shahwar Nizam (Partner, Bangladesh Managing Director), Tarannum Tasnim (Associate Partner) and Marion Carles- Salmon (Head of Regional Employment and Labor Practice) outline the rights and obligations of employers and employees when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh. Our experts discuss the country vaccination program and any relevant rules and compliance issues to take note of.
Top 6 Questions Discussed

1. Can an employer require its employees to be vaccinated?
2. Is information concerning an employee’s vaccination considered “health information” or “sensitive data” under a data protection law (where applicable)?
3. If so, is such personal data subject to any restrictions on the collection and processing of “sensitive personal data”?
4. What are the legal requirements applicable to collecting, processing and transferring such personal data?
5. Can employers terminate employees who refuse to be vaccinated?
6. Can an employer require employees who cannot or will not agree to vaccination to refrain from coming to the workplace?

Recording Date: 4 May 2021
Read more: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/videos/covid-19-vaccination-in-bangladesh-key-considerations-for-employers-employees/

For Those Who Wish to Dive Deeper
Key Considerations & Issues on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts Across Southeast Asia – Top 10 Q&A

Don’t miss out on this timely, topical, easy-to-read and informative FAQ on COVID-19 vaccination issues from an employment and labor perspective so that you can form a clear view on what your rights are in your country: https://www.dfdl.com/resources/covid-19-hub/key-considerations-issues-on-covid-19-vaccine-rollouts-across-southeast-asia-top-10-qa/
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