James Finch’s experience in the commercial legal field spans three decades and has taken him to the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, where he practiced for extended periods. His work as a partner in the firm of Russin & Vecchi finally took him to Asia, where he began in the Hanoi office of the firm. In 1996 he became the managing partner of the firm’s Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) office. Since then he has had a varied and active practice in Myanmar, with extensive legal work in the energy, hard minerals, corporate, tax, aircraft leasing, hotel development, banking and finance fields, to name a few. During this period he also served on Russin & Vecchi’s management committee for several years.

In 2005, Jim joined DFDL Mekong as Senior Of Counsel to establish DFDL Mekong’s Myanmar practice, as well as advise clients of the firm in Laos and Cambodia. In 2007 the former Russin & Vecchi office in Yangon changed its name to Myanmar Thanlwin Legal Services Ltd and entered into an exclusive affiliation with DFDL Mekong. Jim continues to provide advice on Myanmar legal issues, working with a staff of four experienced Myanmar lawyers in Yangon.