Thailand

We have one of the largest Southeast Asia international law practices, working across the region from offices in Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia*.

With a 30-year heritage in Thailand and in the region, our lawyers have deep legal experience in each of Southeast Asia's diverse economies, and can guide you through the industries, institutions, and regulations that you will encounter.

Established in 1998, our office in Bangkok is home to one of the country's premier commercial litigation and arbitration practices, offering Thai litigation and regulatory advice alongside international and local disputes expertise. We also offer to our clients a full-service Corporate, M&A, regulatory and competition practice.

Our cross-offering expertise of disputes and corporate spans across automotive, aviation, construction and infrastructure, consumer and retail, energy and resources including renewables, banks and financial institutions, manufacturing and industrials, insurance, private capital, real estate and hospitality, TMT and more.

Our disputes team are also experts in administrative law, banking disputes, class actions, concession, construction disputes, domestic and international arbitration, insurance disputes, international trade disputes, investment treaty claims, labour and employment, restructuring, turnaround and insolvency and white-collar crime investigation. Our corporate team specialises in compliance, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, data privacy and cybersecurity, employment & labour, foreign direct investment, joint ventures, M&A, and full spectrum of competition/antitrust matters including merger control.

When it comes to Thai matters, we are one of the most experienced international firms, having worked for Thai and international clients on local and international matters for decades. This gives us in-depth experience of the market, whilst having extensive international resources throughout global network. We have established excellent working relationships with local authorities, giving us the ability to quickly and easily understand the latest developments and practices, and access to key contacts within government and regulatory bodies. We provide high quality, commercially aware legal advice and representation based on in-depth legal experience and business practices in Thailand. We provide effective representation during negotiations and claims but are fully aware of the business priority for achieving sensible and cost-effective commercial solutions. Our thorough understanding of the legal, political, commercial, and cultural landscape enables us to provide clients with cutting-edge, yet practical advice – always tailored to meet unique local requirements. Our lawyers are fluent in Thai and English, and practice Thai law.

* Associated office with Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in Indonesia, and a formal law alliance with Prolegis in Singapore.

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