Effective legal advice depends on understanding the industry behind a transaction, not just the law that applies to it. Our lawyers have experience across a range of sectors in Thailand and the wider region, which allows us to anticipate the commercial and regulatory issues specific to each industry.
We advise local and international banks and other financial institutions on a range of banking and finance matters, including syndicated and club loans, term loans, revolving credit facilities and trade finance and the types of security available to secure the underlying financings. We also advise lenders and borrowers on loan restructuring and the resolution of non-performing loans, as well as on related regulatory and compliance matters.
We advise manufacturers operating in Thailand on the issues that arise in setting up and running a manufacturing business, including obtaining foreign business licenses for operations in industrial estates, Board of Investment (BOI) applications, supply and distribution arrangements, debt recovery and employment matters such as work rules and workforce management.
We advise retailers, wholesalers and distributors operating in Thailand on the legal matters that arise across their supply chains and commercial operations. Our work covers the structuring and negotiation of supply, distribution, franchise and exclusivity arrangements as well as compliance with competition and fair trade laws. We also advise on foreign business licenses and the corporate arrangements required for market entry and on employment and workforce matters.
We advise automotive manufacturers, distributors, and dealers on the legal matters that arise in the Thai automotive sector. Our work includes advising on Board of Investment (BOI) applications, foreign business licenses, and the establishment and operation of manufacturing facilities. We also advise on supply and distribution arrangements, dealer and OEM agreements and employment and workforce matters. Where acquisitions or joint ventures arise, we assist with due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation through to closing.
We advise data center developers, operators, and technology companies on the legal matters relevant to establishing and operating data center facilities in Thailand. Our work covers foreign investment structuring, Board of Investment (BOI) applications, property acquisition and leasing arrangements. We also advise on joint venture arrangements, outsourcing and service arrangements with infrastructure and cloud providers and on data protection compliance for clients that operate as data controllers or data processors.
We advise educational institutions, training providers, and investors on the legal matters that arise in establishing and operating education businesses in Thailand. Our work covers foreign business licenses and other regulatory approvals applicable to private schools and other education operators, as well as corporate governance, employment, and commercial arrangements. We also advise on property matters, including the acquisition and leasing of facilities and on compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
We advise clients in the film, television, gaming, music, and broader entertainment and media industries, including production companies, distributors, and online platforms. Our work covers regulatory matters and commercial arrangements at each stage of a project, from development through to post-production and distribution. We also advise companies outside the media sector on one-off media or entertainment-related arrangements.
We advise insurers, reinsurers, banks, and investors on insurance and reinsurance matters covering both life and non-life industries. Our experience includes acting for a number of established insurers on coverage and claims-related issues as well as handling M&A matters and regulatory compliance.
We advise pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and healthcare-related businesses on the legal and regulatory matters they encounter in Thailand. Our work covers market entry structuring, including foreign business licenses and Board of Investment (BOI) applications as well as compliance with FBA regulations and licensing arrangements. We also advise on data protection compliance, anti-corruption matters, and employment and workforce matters. Where M&A or joint venture transactions arise, we assist with due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation through to closing.
We advise owners, operators, and developers of hotels, condominiums, and mixed-use developments on the acquisition, financing, construction, management, operation, and disposal of these projects. Our experience spans the full project lifecycle, from initial structuring through to exit.