IAS Advisory & partners ranked in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide

IAS Advisory is delighted to announce that the prestigious publication The Legal 500 has recommended the firm in its latest legal guide to Thailand.

The Legal 500 series is widely regarded as the world’s largest legal referral guide, assessing the strengths of lawyers and law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. Its comprehensive research programme is revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.

This year, The Legal 500 recognises IAS Advisory for its special capabilities in both Real Estate & Construction and Dispute Resolution, and as a “Firm to Watch” for its proficiency in Corporate/M&A matters.

Each of the firm’s co-founding partners, Mr Ittinant Suwanjutha, Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and Ms Siripen Kulworakulpitak are recommended in its Asia Pacific 2024 guide, while Ittinant has been highlighted as a “Leading Individual” for his wide-ranging experience and specialist real estate expertise.

The Legal 500’s rankings are based on a range of criteria, and its researchers aim to highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice in legal markets today.

IAS Advisory is delighted that the quality of work of its partners, senior associates and associates over the past 12 months has been recognised, and that their many efforts have been rewarded. Thank you @The Legal 500!

To search The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Thailand rankings, visit: https://www.legal500.com/c/thailand/

MEDIA: legal help for the ageing society

Many people plan for a comfortable retirement and old age. In addition to people’s own personal planning, the state has also designed certain rights to benefit the elderly. What are these rights? How are they enforced? Also, what protections are there for elderly people if they are taken advantage of or a victim of crime?

Join the discussion with IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular daytime TV programme Ageing Variety on ALTV Channel 4, part of Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service.

This episode was first broadcast on Friday 9th June 2023. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

MEDIA: know the basic principles of copyright law

What is copyright? What does it protect? How do you use other people’s information legally and correctly? What is fair use?

Watch IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin.

This episode premiered on Tuesday 30th May 2023 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

Piniti Chomsavas awarded coveted CIPP/E privacy qualification

Well done to IAS Advisory associate, Mr Piniti Chomsavas, for successfully completing the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)’s esteemed certification programme.

Policy neutral, IAPP is the world’s largest and most revered information privacy association, helping organisations successfully manage risks such as data breach and identity theft and implement data security best practices to keep their information secure and protected. With its rigorous training programmes and industry-standard examinations for professionals, leaders, experts and lawmakers, IAPP has grown into the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community.

The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) qualification is the industry standard for privacy specialists worldwide. Achieving the CIPP/E credential demonstrates understanding of a principles-based framework and knowledge base in data privacy within the European context, covering critical topics like Schrems II and the GDPR (including Mandatory DPOs).

The CIPP/E is a key benchmark for top firms when engaging privacy professionals, covering European data protection protocols, regulatory institutions, legislative frameworks, compliance, and international data transfers.

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IAS Advisory, Ittinant ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific Legal Guide 2024

IAS Advisory is delighted to announce that Chambers & Partners, the London-based publisher of the world’s leading guides to the legal profession, has ranked the firm in its Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 for its capabilities in Corporate/M&A and Real Estate, as well as co-founding partner Ittinant Suwanjutha as an individual in recognition of his work in Thailand’s high-value real estate and construction space.

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MEDIA: what to look out for when entering a loan agreement

What are the essential do’s and don’ts of lending and borrowing money? Whether financial institution-to-individual or person-to-person, loan agreements are needed to protect against exploitation and litigation. What are the requirements of the agreement as seen from both sides? What terms and conditions should borrowers be aware of?

Watch IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin. This episode premiered on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service.

Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

 

Ittinant and Siripen named in 2023 A-List of Top 100 Lawyers in Thailand

Congratulations to co-founding partners Ittinant Suwanjutha and Siripen Kulworakulpitak for their inclusion on Thailand’s A-List of Top 100 Lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal.

Every year Asia Business Law Journal examines Thailand’s legal profession and puts together an A-List of its top practitioners. Journal researchers shine a spotlight on the exceptional performance of the country’s best lawyers, highlighting their excellence and overall impact in the field.

The list is based on an extensive survey of leading in-house counsel in the country and elsewhere, as well as Thailand-focused partners at international law firms.

To read Asia Business Law Journal‘s 2023 editorial report and jurisdiction round-up for Thailand, visit: https://law.asia/top-lawyers-thailand-2023/

The full A-list of Top 100 Lawyers in Thailand is available to view here: https://law.asia/thailand-top-lawyers/

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MEDIA: business law basics for setting up a Thai company

What are the basic legal requirements for starting a business in Thailand? What legal essentials should business owners know before starting out? Which legal matters require a lawyer, and which don’t?

Watch IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin. This episode premiered on Wednesday 10th May 2023 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service.

Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

MEDIA: know the law before living as a couple

What legal issues do unmarried couples living together face? What legal obligations and disputes arise out of cohabitation? How do you manage individual property? Whether it is men and women in general or members of the LGBTQ+ community, what preparations should be made before living with your partner?

Watch IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin. This episode premiered on Tuesday 11th April 2023 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service.

Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

 

IAS Advisory delivers PDPA training & workshop event for EXAT

IAS Advisory is proud to have successfully delivered a three-day Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) training and workshop event for the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) from 20th-22nd September 2023.

Sessions were led by co-founding partner, Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, and by associate, Mr Piniti Chomsavas, who are experts in data protection and privacy law in Thailand.

Training covered PDPA general knowledge and best practice to help ensure compliance. We also went through case studies from General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) countries, and looked at how to handle data breaches, consent management, and data subject rights.

Workshops were a hands-on experience for participants, who were divided into groups and given real-life scenarios to solve.

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