Aris is admitted as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and has been practicing law for more than 18 years with over 13 years’ experience in Laos. He has extensive international and regional experience. He holds a Master of Laws from the Universitiet van Amsterdam and post graduate diploma from the Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University.
Before joining ZICO Law, he has worked on several major investments in Laos and combines his local knowledge and experience with international expertise. He has professional experience in the following practice areas: corporate and commercial, investment structuring, investment regulatory compliance, investment and project coordination, due diligence, company establishment, contracts, real estate, labour, intellectual property registration, international non-governmental organizations, administrative and other government proceedings in the Laos and Philippines.
Band 1 | General Business Law | Laos
Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015-2019
“I find him very proactive in bringing out possible issues when discussing any form of business in Laos. He is also approachable, and that is a key strength when working with him.” – Client feedback
“I appreciate the enthusiasm, professionalism and accuracy you get when dealing with him,” – Client feedback”For foreign clients, I highly recommend him for legal service provision in the Lao PDR.” – Client feedback
“Straightforward, responsive, and well informed.” – Client feedback
Tier 1 | General Business Law | Laos
Legal 500, 2019
Market Leading Lawyers | Labor, IP, Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance | Laos
Asia Law Profiles, 2017-2019
“Excellent services, high expertise and interaction.”
Rising Star | Mergers & Acquisitions | Laos
IFLR1000 Energy & Infrastructure, 2019
Band 1 | General Business Law | Laos
Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015-2019
“I find him very proactive in bringing out possible issues when discussing any form of business in Laos. He is also approachable, and that is a key strength when working with him.” – Client feedback
“I appreciate the enthusiasm, professionalism and accuracy you get when dealing with him,” – Client feedback”For foreign clients, I highly recommend him for legal service provision in the Lao PDR.” – Client feedback
“Straightforward, responsive, and well informed.” – Client feedback
Tier 1 | General Business Law | Laos
Legal 500, 2019
Market Leading Lawyers | Labor, IP, Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance | Laos
Asia Law Profiles, 2017-2019
“Excellent services, high expertise and interaction.”
Rising Star | Mergers & Acquisitions | Laos
IFLR1000 Energy & Infrastructure, 2019
