Thailand Law Firm Awards (ABLJ)iasadmin

IAS Advisory named among top law firms for Real Estate

IAS Advisory has been designated one of Thailand’s best law firms for Real Estate by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) at its recent annual awards. The awards are judged based on nominations, references, and qualitative input from in-house counsel and other experts across Thailand and globally.

IAS Advisory has been a regular recipient over the years and is noted for its consistent track record of client satisfaction and case success. At the “2026 Thailand Law Firm Awards,” the firm’s Real Estate practice, overseen by firm co-founder Mr Ittinant Suwanjutha, was recognised yet again.

Thank you, ABLJ! It’s an honour to be named among the country’s top achievers and reflects our dedication and elite capabilities. Recognition like this from the industry highlights our lawyers’ expertise and demonstrates our persistent focus on achieving the best results for our clients.

ABLJ offers expert analysis and resources for Asia-centred specialists and topical commentary on the region’s business legal environment. Find out more about ABLJ and its “2026 Thailand Law Firm Awards” HERE.

Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026iasadmin

Supachot shortlisted for eminent Legal 500 regional award

Congratulations to IAS Advisory’s Supachot Prasankiattiraj on being shortlisted for Legal 500’s Southeast Asia Awards 2026!

Before being promoted to partner, Supachot was recognised by Legal 500 as one of Thailand’s “Leading Associates” for real estate, based on his outstanding achievements at IAS Advisory in his final year as a senior associate. Only a small number of lawyers nationwide are granted this distinction.

Building on this success, he has now been nominated for Legal 500’s “Construction & Real Estate Associate of the Year” award, which is not just limited to Thailand but encompasses Southeast Asia, with lawyers from across the region competing.

Winners will be announced on Thursday 30th April 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach.

Congratulations Supachot from everyone at the firm! Your nomination for this prestigious accolade is testament to your hard work, resilience and leadership, making it all the more meaningful and well deserved.

Find out more about Legal 500’s Southeast Asia Awards and upcoming event HERE.

Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, TED Fundiasadmin

Anuwat guest speaker at TED Fund business development event

On 24th February, IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul had the privilege of speaking at TED Fund’s latest “Grant Prep Program” event, sharing insights with entrepreneurs and fund participants on key legal and strategic foundations for sustainable growth.

Anuwat’s lecture covered:

• Intellectual Property (IP) strategy and protection
• Designing the right corporate structure
• Legal considerations for family businesses
• Scaling up sustainably and preparing for investment

It was an engaging session with founders and owners who are serious about building long-term value and strengthening their businesses from the inside out.

Anuwat: “Thank you to the TED Fund team for the invitation and to all participants for the thoughtful discussions. I look forward to seeing your businesses grow to the next level.”

Thailand’s “Technology & Innovation-based Enterprise Development Fund” (TED Fund) is a government initiative that aims to support technology and innovation entrepreneurs by providing funding and resources to help them develop and scale their businesses. It plays a key role in enhancing the country’s startup ecosystem and fostering economic growth through innovation. To find out more, visit the TED Fund website HERE.

#TEDFund #IASAdvisory #IntellectualProperty #CorporateStructure #FamilyBusiness #ScaleUp #BusinessGrowth

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Client Guideiasadmin

IAS Advisory included in prestigious Legal 500 client referral guide

IAS Advisory is proud to be recommended by Legal 500, the world-leading client referral series, in its latest Asia-Pacific guide, which was released earlier today after several months’ in-depth research.

Each of the firm’s partners, Mr Ittinant Suwanjutha, Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, Mr Siripen Kulworakulpitak, Mr Chumphon Macharoen, and Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj are highlighted in the 2026 guide to Thailand.

Ittinant is featured as a “Leading Partner” for his elite skillset and position at the top of Thailand’s real estate sector. Meanwhile, Supachot has been named as a “Leading Associate,” one of only three lawyers to receive this accolade for real estate in the entire country—demonstrating the quality of his work prior to his promotion to partner and yet more evidence of the capabilities of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction department.

Our Corporate/M&A and Dispute Resolution teams have also enjoyed notable success. High-flying senior associate Ms Sukontharat Nobnom and respected associates Mr Kannapop Khunrattanaphon and Ms Natpanee Pasuntaratum have all been commended.

We are delighted that our expertise, know-how, and experience have been showcased and that the high performance of our team over the past 12 months has been recognised once again.

Thank you, @Legal 500!

Search Legal 500’s 2026 Thailand rankings HERE.

Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, National TViasadmin

MEDIA: need-to-knows if you want to have a business partner

For entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new enterprise, forming a strategic partnership can facilitate accelerated growth by boosting capital and sharing ownership and management responsibilities. Yet, frequent news reports of conflicts between investors and management have raised questions about whether such partnerships represent value or a potential source of problems.

Before deciding to enter a partnership, it is essential to understand the legal requirements. So, what are the main factors to consider when agreeing to collaborate? What legal principles must be addressed in forming and maintaining strong business alliances? What legal considerations are key to successful and compliant business partnerships? How do you resolve shareholder disputes and what can you do to prevent them?

Join the discussion with IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in a podcast episode of the programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin.

This podcast aired on 25th November 2025 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

FlowAccount, SME How to Scale Expoiasadmin

Key takeaways from “SME How to Scale Expo 2025” workshop

Summary of key points from the session, “Holding Company Secrets for SMEs – Tax Savings & Business Expansion Preparation,” conducted by IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and firm partner Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj at FlowAccount’s recent event, “SME How to Scale Expo 2025.”

A “one-company, all-in-one” business model may not be the best long-term solution. Establishing a holding company is a strategy modern SMEs need to know!

⚠️ Problems faced by SMEs without a holding company:
• Double taxation: when reinvesting profits, money flows through the owner (individual), resulting in higher personal income tax rates.
• Risk of portfolio seizure: if one business fails or is sued, then all assets in your name could be seized.
• Difficulty expanding: the structure doesn’t facilitate investor participation in specific projects.

✅ Benefits of a holding company (like having a “Pi Xiu” guarding your assets):
• Tax management: dividends transferred from subsidiaries to the holding company (parent company) can be tax-exempt (subject to conditions). This ensures that there are ample funds available for immediate reinvestment.
• Asset protection: separate “assets” (e.g., land, brands) from the “operating company.” If a subsidiary is sued, then the assets held in the holding company will remain safe.
• Easy business expansion: it’s easy to spin off new businesses or form joint ventures (JVs). Investors can choose to invest only in businesses they are interested in.

💡 Key takeaways: a holding company is a shield and a tool for wealth multiplication.
1️⃣ Separate assets from risk: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Separate risky businesses from important assets.
2️⃣ Plan taxes for further investment: leverage the corporate structure to reduce double taxation, allowing for more working capital to expand the business.
3️⃣ Prepare for the future: a good structure will attract investors and partners more easily and facilitate a smoother transition of the business to future generations.

#FlowAccount #SMEHowToScale2025

Bilingual Guide, Tiantai Law Firmiasadmin

IAS Advisory & Tiantai Law Firm collaborate on Thai investment guide

IAS Advisory was delighted to collaborate with Tiantai Law Firm (Shanghai Office) recently on the production of a bilingual guide to investment opportunities in Thailand.

IAS Advisory co-founder Ms Siripen Kulworakulpitak and senior associate Ms Sukontharat Nobnom, supported by associate Ms Natpanee Pasuntaratum, all contributed to the guide alongside branch office senior partner Mr Jerry Wang of Tiantai Law Firm, one of China’s oldest and largest law firms.

The Chinese-English guide was published in Huangpu District Bureau of Justice’s “Popularization of Law Periodical” and distributed to industrial zones, office buildings, and companies in the domain of Huangpu District of Shanghai City.

Copies were also provided to audience members at a special release event attended by the Vice President of Huangpu District Government of Shanghai (see the attached image). The event was part of “Huangpu Constitution Publicity Week Citywalk,” which started on 9th December.

Topics in the guide include foreign investment restrictions under the Thai Foreign Business Act, foreign business licenses (FBLs), Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) incentives, employment law, personal data protection matters, and more. An e-version can be accessed by scanning the attached QR code with the app WeChat. 

We would like to thank Tiantai Law Firm for inviting us to collaborate on this initiative. It was an honour and a pleasure to share our perspectives on investment possibilities in Thailand. We look forward to collaborating again soon!

FlowAccount, SME How to Scale Expoiasadmin

— Upcoming event — “SME How to Scale Expo 2025” on 19-20th Dec

Join IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and new firm partner Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj at the “SME How to Scale Expo 2025,” presented by FlowAccount!

Following the success of last year’s event, this year’s expo will be taking place over two days from Friday 19th December to Saturday 20th December at Sasin School of Management.

Anuwat and Supachot will be running a workshop on Day 1 from 10:45-12:15, where they’ll be discussing strategies for holding companies that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including family businesses can use as well. They’ll also be sharing insights into how to save on taxes and prepare for business expansion.

For more information and details about how to register, visit FlowAccount’s event page HERE.

📢 Save the date! 📢 * SME How to Scale Expo 2025 * on 19-20th December at Sasin School of Management.

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