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Tun Zaw Mra

Partner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

With a career spanning continents and legal jurisdictions, Tun is a luminary in the realm of Mergers & Acquisitions law. He built an international reputation while working in London and Singapore, advising Asia-based clients on corporate real estate transactions in the UK and assisting global clients on business endeavors in Asia. Recently promoted to partner, Tun has spearheaded groundbreaking M&A transactions this year, including advising Hong Kong's Kingboard Holdings on its £302 million acquisition of 2 London Wall Place. His mastery extends to the renewable energy sector, where he consulted on investments in Taiwanese offshore windfarm projects.

Tun's leadership footprint is indelible. Since 2021, he has led BCLP's M&A practice in Singapore and grown its renewable energy practice in Asia. A mentor to rising legal talents, particularly young Myanmar lawyers, he operates beyond conventional office hours to ensure client satisfaction globally.

Beyond legal acumen, Tun elevates the industry through his commitment to innovation and social responsibility. He serves on the Energy and Utilities Committee and the Legal Working Group of the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and Myanmar, respectively. As a pro-bono coordinator for BCLP Singapore, Tun contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. His writings on securities regulation and green real estate have become authoritative texts in the field. Testimonials affirm his exceptional skill set; colleagues like Troy Ye Lwin Maung praise him for his technical brilliance and pragmatic approach, often exceeding expectations in delivering solutions.