Durham University student joins the team for summer internship

The firm was delighted to welcome Durham University student Ms Lavanya Dev-Kauffmann onto its Summer Internship Programme.

Lavanya, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree at the distinguished UK university, was a pleasure to get to know during her time with us last month.

With a diverse educational background spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe, Lavanya was able to bring a global perspective to her assignments and to discussions with the firm’s legal personnel. Her prior experience in leadership roles in different legal-focused academic societies allowed her to settle in and contribute straight from the off.

As part of her internship, Lavanya gained exposure to intra-ASEAN cross-border transactions involving Thai companies, researched and prepared updates regarding recent changes to the law in Thailand, attended a knowledge sharing session with quantum experts from a corporate/cyber investigations unit, and helped our attorneys translate various Thai laws and regulations into the English language, among other activities.

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IAS Advisory welcomes three new interns to the team

The firm was delighted to host pupils from three different schools recently on its internship programme.

Mr Siratan Wongsathapornchai joined us from International Community School (ICS) during the months of June and July, while Ms Nantikarn Dhiranusornkit from Bangkok Patana School and Ms Kwachuen Kongchim from Trinity International School were part of our team in July.

Siratan impressed everybody with his assuredness and positivity and his ability to get the job done, and Nantikarn and Kwachuen proved themselves highly professional and capable on assignments as well as active and enthusiastic members of our team.

IAS Advisory has so far welcomed 10 students onto its internship and training programme since last year. The firm is committed to providing opportunities for growth and giving young people a platform to learn and make a difference.

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IAS Advisory welcomes interns from Amnuay Silpa School in Bangkok

The firm was delighted to host pupils from Amnuay Silpa School (ANS) during their Work Experience Week.

Secondary School phase Year 12 students Mr Isaac UzarragaMs Thanyarat Supsamutchai, and Mr Pakarath Pitakchatiwong joined our internship programme from 1st-5th July to explore possible career options.

Isaac, Thanyarat, and Pakarath impressed everybody with their eagerness to learn and with how quickly they settled into our team. They were enthusiastic and inquisitive, proving themselves highly capable as well as excellent ANS representatives.

ANS is a Bangkok-based coeducational private school that teaches kindergarten, primary and secondary levels. Founded in 1926, its distinguished alumni include six prime ministers of Thailand. ANS is the only English/Thai bilingual school in the country awarded CIS (Council of International Schools) accreditation.

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IAS Advisory co-host for prestigious “Thailand ADR Week 2024”

As a sponsor of the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC), IAS Advisory proudly invites all in-house legal counsels, legal advisors, and others to join “Thailand Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week 2024,” from 18th-20th September 2024.

This year’s event, “Emerging Trends in ADR,” takes place over three days at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, with sessions focused on the future of dispute resolution through international and regional developments.

Guest speakers include Police Colonel Mr Tawee Sodsong from Thailand’s Ministry of Justice and Prof Dr Mohamed S Abdel Wahab, founding partner and head of international arbitration, construction, and energy at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm (Egypt).

IAS Advisory is honoured to co-host, together with THAC and Watson Farley & Williams, the session “The ASEAN Way: Implications for Disputes along the OBOR (One Belt, One Road)” on Day 2.

Seats are limited, so book now! The early bird registration fee for “Thailand ADR Week 2024” is THB 4,900 until 31st July 2024, after which the cost of registration will increase to THB 6,700. For more information, visit: https://thac.or.th/thailand-adr-week-2024/

Reserve your place here: https://event-booking.thac.or.th/en/event/adrweek2024/s1

IAS Advisory welcomes three interns from NIST International School

The firm was delighted to welcome pupils from Bangkok’s renowned NIST International School onto its internship programme recently.

Year 11 students Ms Rani de Smet and Ms Ebba Bryneson were with us from 7th-13th June, and Ms Patvitra Reanchareonsuk joined us from 24th-28th June. They were warmly welcomed and integrated seamlessly as part of our team.

Rani, Ebba and Patvitra represented NIST admirably. They impressed us with their can-do attitude, their performance on assignments, and their creativity and team spirit on collaborative projects.

NIST International School in Bangkok is a not-for-profit full IB World School offering a premium international education. The school is well known for its commitment to building a community of diverse perspectives and experiences, and prides itself on developing students who are ready and ambitious to make a positive impact.

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IAS Advisory enjoys beach getaway trip to charming Cha-Am

IAS Advisory recently returned from its annual company outing! The team enjoyed three days, from 17-19th May, in Thailand’s Phetchaburi province, near the famous beach getaway of Cha-Am.

We stayed at the lovely Vela Villa resort, located between the beaches of Chaosamran and Puak Tian, which is an area still largely untouched by tourists.

As part of the firm’s ongoing expansion we have recently welcomed several new joiners, and the resort provided the perfect balance of exclusivity and privacy needed for connecting new teams and building relationships and was an ideal place for us to relax and unwind.

The trip afforded us the opportunity to fully recharge our batteries ahead of another really busy year, as well as undertake various joint exercises and team-building activities in an ideal beach retreat setting.

Party activities included football, karaoke, pool/snooker, swimming and of course lots of eating, including several delicious BBQ dinners! These in addition to staff feedback and development sessions, which focussed on inspiring collaboration and engagement and creating a healthy and positive work environment at the firm.

The IAS Advisory team is already looking forward to its next adventure!

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

IAS Advisory was delighted to be named recently among Thailand’s top law firms by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ). ABLJ offers expert analysis and resources for Asia-focused in-house counsel and lawyers in private practice, providing unique insight into Asia’s legal landscape and informed commentary on the region’s top achievers.

After winning the New Firm to Watch and Data Compliance & Cyber Security awards last year, IAS Advisory was among the winners in this year’s Real Estate and Litigation categories, overseen respectively by firm co-founders Mr Ittinant Suwanjutha and Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul.

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IAS Advisory included in prestigious Chambers Global Legal Guide 2024

IAS Advisory is honoured that Chambers & Partners, which publishes the world’s leading guides to the legal profession, has ranked the firm in its Global Guide 2024 for its capabilities in Corporate/M&A.

The accolade follows the firm’s inclusion earlier this year in Chambers’ region specific Asia-Pacific Guide, and is a credit to the efforts of the whole of the firm’s Corporate/M&A team.

Chambers Global only ranks practice areas that are renowned for cross-border work. Firms ranked in Chambers Global are considered experts in their field and the go-to contact for international legal buyers, attracting clients—from large corporations to niche startups—who are particularly interested in firms able to advise them in multi-jurisdictional mandates.

IAS Advisory’s Corporate/M&A department is led by Ms Siripen Kulworakulpitak, one of Bangkok’s most prominent high-end corporate lawyers and one of the country’s very few female law firm founders. Her team also contains rising star senior associate Ms Sukontharat Nobnom.

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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/

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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