Corporate & Commercial/M&A
Our Corporate & Commercial/M&A practice helps domestic and overseas businesses set up and operate in Thailand with organisational structures tailored to their needs. Our approach is collaborative, drawing on the expertise of all our lawyers to establish different types of business and ensure operations run smoothly. Depending on the matter, we may involve specialists in banking and finance, data protection, employment management, or litigation to provide personalised advice to meet our clients’ strategic aims and business objectives.
We advise on cross-border deals and international projects, and on government incentives from Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI), the agency that promotes foreign investment in the country. We handle mergers, acquisitions, sales and joint ventures, and provide insight into Thailand’s distinct business customs and practices. We advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, ensure compliance, manage transactions, draft and negotiate contracts and agreements, and deal with issues related to corporate governance, intellectual property (IP), employment law, and dispute resolution.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Our FDI lawyers help clients navigate the legal aspects of cross-border investments and advise on Thailand’s increasingly complex investment rules for foreign companies. We provide clear guidance on how to expand into the country, including the types of business activities that are allowed and the restrictions that apply. Our lawyers conduct thorough due diligence on potential business partners to identify and offset risk. We also help achieve clearances for new market entrants and facilitate the process of obtaining licenses for new investors.
We guide clients through the entire transaction process, including dealing with government agencies, acquiring incentives and protections, gaining regulatory approvals, and managing tax and labour law issues, all the while making sure their foreign investments are strategic, compliant, and secure. Our expertise includes advising on BOI and other benefits as well as services and permissions from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), the agency responsible for developing and managing industrial estates in the country.
Real Estate
Our Real Estate experts offer legal support with buying, selling, renting, owning and managing property in Thailand. We assist with residential, hotel, retail and mixed-use projects, and provide clear advice on existing property law and pending changes to the regulations. We offer insight into current market conditions in Thailand’s regions and urban centres, and guide clients through environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and local planning policies and procedures. Our lawyers draft, review and negotiate contracts for purchases, sales, leases and servitudes, and support international payments and ensure quick transfers of property titles.
We manage due diligence investigations, handle all legal checks on land titles, conduct surveys and inspections, and advise on strategic land assembly and promotion. Our advisors help clients with maximising property values and with finding new opportunities and routes for expansion. We protect our clients’ assets resolutely and always ensure they make profitable property decisions. We assist with commercial real estate deals and strategies, and with litigation matters such as contractual issues, ownership concerns, construction defects and condominium disputes. We also assist with conveyancing, registrations, and family-related property matters like rights of use and inheritance and divorce. Our extensive client list includes developers, lenders, investors, high-net-worth individuals, and property portfolio managers.
Hospitality & Leisure
Our Hospitality & Leisure advisors specialise in the acquisition, development, financing, branding, operation, and disposition of companies and projects in the hospitality and leisure industries and in tourism and entertainment. We have in-depth market knowledge and experience and offer full spectrum legal services. This includes real estate acquisitions and development, leasing and property management, licensing and regulatory compliance, brand and IP protection, employment law, health and safety, dispute resolution, and more. Our team delivers effective legal solutions that align with our clients’ objectives and big-picture goals.
We advise owners, operators, developers, lenders, and investors and represent a wide range of prominent businesses, including luxury hotels and resorts, exclusive health, fitness and wellness facilities, entertainment venues and restaurant chains. We help clients navigate Thailand’s complex regulatory frameworks, mitigate risk, and seize growth and development opportunities. Our specialists find practical answers to common industry challenges, analysing issues from all perspectives to ensure successful project execution and operational stability. Whether starting a new F&B venture, expanding existing hotel operations, or resolving a seemingly intractable dispute, we deliver results that help drive sustainable growth and long-term development.
Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Our Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration team builds trusted relationships with clients, which is why many return to us for advice in other areas of their life and business. We focus on resolving disputes calmly and efficiently, aiming to prevent escalation. When litigation is necessary, we represent clients in the civil and criminal courts, administrative courts (such as the Bankruptcy, Labour, Juvenile & Family, and Tax Courts), and in arbitration venues across Thailand. Our goal is to minimise disruption to our clients’ lives while keeping costs down. We brief them on whether pursuing a case is worth the potential benefits, and always keep their business goals, strategies and budgets in mind.
Whether filing or defending claims, we prepare cases methodically to give our clients the best chance of a positive outcome. Our expertise includes commercial litigation, labour and employment disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency cases, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We assist in preparing affidavits, complaints, defences, discovery and interrogatories, and provide support at all levels, from small claims to international arbitration cases across different jurisdictions.
Employment Mgmt.
Our Employment Management practice group advises on labour and employment and industrial relations matters in Thailand. We assist with the legal aspects of all people-related parts of our clients’ businesses and on legal issues related to hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, investigations, and the resolution of workplace disputes. We assist in cross-border transactions, business restructuring, and entire business transfers, managing workforce transitions proactively to ensure full compliance with current Thai law.
We advise on HR best practices and policies and on driving organisational change initiatives. Our services include drafting and reviewing employment contracts, outsourcing agreements, benefit plans, work rules, advising on confidentiality, and handling severance. Some sections of Thailand’s Labour Protection Act can be difficult to observe in practice. We identify clients’ specific responsibilities in respect of the law and help them implement workplace measures safely. Our goal is to reduce risk, control costs, and support clients in making informed decisions about their employment arrangements in Thailand.
Banking & Finance
Our Banking & Finance team provides trusted advice that combines strong legal expertise with a practical understanding of business and financial management and planning. We provide a full range of services for local and cross-border transactions and offer innovative solutions and insights into Thailand’s heavily regulated financial industry. Our team deals with corporate and private banking, debt financing, derivatives, securities, recapitalisations, restructurings, insolvency, real estate and project finance, and regulatory issues.
We represent a variety of clients including banks, financial institutions, large companies, start-ups, and SMEs. Our goal is to carefully manage our clients’ liabilities and protect their legal and business interests. When required, we involve specialists from other practice groups to ensure compliance—and also execute corrective measures resulting from non-compliance—with financial laws and regulations.
Data Privacy & Personal Data Protection
Our Data Privacy & Personal Data Protection lawyers help clients grasp and follow Thailand’s emerging data protection laws. We advise companies, individuals, and public bodies on how to handle, share, and store personal information in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2019 (PDPA) and related regulations. We recognise that data breaches can cause serious financial and reputational damage. That’s why we provide fast, targeted advice when a breach occurs, assist with incident management, and help clients respond to legal or regulatory actions. We also support clients through enforcement processes and have specialist litigators to defend them in court and reduce damages.
Our services cover all types of data handling, including data sharing, processing, responding to access requests, employee monitoring, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfers. We conduct in-depth data audits and risk assessments, and help draft privacy notices, website cookie policies, and update employment agreements to ensure compliance. Additionally, we offer customised training sessions and seminars to foster a strong data protection culture within organisations, helping staff recognise and prevent potential infractions.
Family Business & Estate Planning Solutions
Our Family Business & Estate Planning experts help families protect and grow their wealth across generations. We create personalised plans tailored to each family’s needs and serve high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and public figures, both Thai and non-domiciled. We help keep assets secure and out of reach from undesired parties, improve existing arrangements, and strengthen governance over family estates. Our lawyers prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and handle all aspects of probate, philanthropy, and estate administration. We prepare contracts for family businesses, such as shareholder and employee agreements, and provide ongoing support for family offices, including family constitutions, company bylaws, and business holding structures.
Our expertise covers property and inheritance tax planning, family law matters (like prenuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption), and dispute resolution. We understand family dynamics, promote family unity, and manage conflicts efficiently, handling all legal paperwork and court applications to ensure smooth proceedings and safeguard assets. Our goal is to develop up-to-date strategies to preserve the family legacy, ensure long-term wealth preservation, and that the family business continues to grow and thrive over time.
White Collar Crime & Shareholder Disputes
Our White Collar Crime & Shareholder Disputes team specialises in handling legal issues caused by internal fraud and misconduct within companies. We assist with matters such as breaches of trust, fake accounting, forgery, embezzlement, bribery, insurance fraud, fraud within HR, procurement or finance departments, and more. Our work often involves dealing with related civil or criminal cases, resolving shareholder disputes, and managing boardroom deadlock and conflict. We combine our legal expertise with strategic planning and action to uncover misconduct, lead forensic investigations, detect corruption and collusion, and provide expert analysis to fight financial crimes effectively.
Protecting our clients’ integrity is at the heart of each case we handle. Our advisors help manage crises with comprehensive plans and investigations, take necessary legal action to hold responsible parties to account, and suggest measures to reduce future risk. We follow complex paper and digital trails and promote fraud prevention through company policies, whistleblowing programmes, regular compliance checks, and staff training. We are dedicated to protecting our clients’ interests by exploring all options for redress, safeguarding their reputation, and sustaining employee productivity and trust. Our overall approach aims to prevent financial loss, organisational failure and broader negative impacts.