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Consumer Protection
Law of 2019: Broadening the Liability of Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and
Distributors for Defective GoodsThe
Consumer Protection Law of 2019 was promulgated in early 2019 to improve
consumer protection in Myanmar. The law seeks to regulate the liability of
manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and others involved in the supply
chain for defective goods, which until now has been largely regulated by
colonial era tort law which in large part was un-enforced and insufficient to
appropriately protect the rights of consumers in the modern economy. The
presentation will discuss the new regime governing liability for defective
goods and will highlight certain risks present in the broad wording of the law
which all business involved in the supply chain should be informed of to
effectively control risk.
Date and Time: June 4, 9 am to 10:30 am
Venue: AMCHAM office
Cost: USD 10 per member; USD 15 per non-memberAbout speakers
William D. Greenlee, Jr.
Partner, Managing Director, DFDL Myanmar
William’s practice focuses on M&A, corporate and project finance and
securities. He is involved in negotiating, structuring, documenting and
managing large transactions, private equity and opportunity-fund companies and
other international companies throughout Asia. With a focus on Southeast Asia,
William’s clients include a range of industries including energy, mining, infrastructure,
oil and gas, banking, telecommunications and tourism. Click here for more information.Jacobus Du Plessis
Legal Adviser, Myanmar
Jacobus is a Legal Adviser based in DFDL’s Yangon office. He has extensive
experience advising clients across all sectors in Myanmar, with a special focus
on F&B and manufacturing sectors. He regularly advises clients in relation
to general corporate matters as well as assisting with managing legal risk in
Myanmar’s fast-changing regulatory environment. He has extensive exposure to
both civil and common law jurisdictions. Click here for more information.
