INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

We understand that our advice must be more than technically accurate. We are committed to ensuring our advice provides clear guidance and offer practical solutions to the issues at hand. Our team’s industry sector knowledge and experience are seen as critical element in enabling us to achieve the level of service which we constantly strive to achieve. A number of our lawyers are recognized by independent commentators and industry journals as leading lawyers in their respective fields of expertise.

01 Banking & Finance

Our team has considerable experience advising clients on a wide variety of banking and finance matters. Our lawyers regularly advise local and international financial institutions in respect of syndicated loans, club loans, term loans, revolving credit facilities, trade facilities and other kinds of financings. Our team also has a strong reputation in the market for its restructuring and reorganization capabilities. We regularly assist banks as well as borrowers with working out problem loans. Our team also gives advice on regulatory and compliance issues.

02 Venture Capital

Venture capital is playing a vital role in the development and growth of industries in Asia. Axis regularly acts as advisors to founders, angel investor syndicates as well as start-ups and more established companies seeking venture capital.

We have experienced lawyers focused on representing start-up companies seeking venture capital financing and who are familiar with negotiating the transactions. We work closely with founders as their trusted advisors to assist them in navigating the legal and business pitfalls faced by start-ups in Asia. We are also actively involved in advising venture capital funds on the legal matters surrounding the formation and related regulatory issues as well as management of venture investment vehicles in Asia.

03 Hotels & Resorts

We focus on assisting owners, operators and developers to build, finance and structure their investments. Whether the investment relates to hotels or condominiums or is a mixed-use development, we advise on issues that can arise during the acquisition, financing, construction, management, operation and disposal stages. We are confident that clients will benefit from our knowledge of the hotels and resorts business and how the relevant laws apply to a specific project or transaction.

04 Media & Entertainment

Axis has considerable experience in all areas of the entertainment and media industries, offering commercial and legal advice on production in Asia by new and established clients in the international film, television, gaming and entertainment and music industries. We advise clients ranging from online gaming companies to television, web players and film distribution companies as well as non-media companies who wish to occasionally arrange for events falling into media and entertainment related activity on issues ranging from regulatory matters to assisting with putting in place commercial arrangements. Our experience ranges from advising clients at the start of the film production process to post-production processes.

05 Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) practice of Axis works with IT suppliers, consumers and telecommunications companies to provide a range of IT-related legal services including assisting clients to draft and negotiate commercial IT arrangements. We also assist clients with various matters including software licensing, support services, systems development, applications development as well as outsourcing arrangements. We are seen as adding value to our clients’ business due to our ability to understand the particular challenges facing those involved in the technology sector. We also advise on data protection and compliance with the various obligations imposed on companies that could be classified as data providers/data controllers.

06 Manufacturing

The Manufacturing practice is an active area for us and reflects Thailand’s vibrant manufacturing sector. Whether the client requires advice on foreign business laws or assistance negotiating terms with counterparts, dealing with industrial park developers entering into long term lease arrangements, applying for Board of Investment (BOI) promotions, entering into supply and distribution arrangements as well as other commercial contracts, recovering bad debts, putting in place Work Rules or handling general employment matters, we can help. Our ability to offer advice in all these areas gives clients peace of mind knowing that every aspect of their manufacturing operation is addressed so that focus can be devoted to ensuring production runs smoothly.

07 Insurance

Our Insurance practice represents insurers, reinsurers, banks and investors. We provide advice on insurance and reinsurance claims as well as disputed coverage involving property, casualty, life, health and annuity products. Our lawyers have represented some of the industry’s largest insurers which we believe highlights our capabilities in this area.

08 Transportation & Logistics

Our Transportation & Logistics practice assists a wide range of companies operating in Asia with their business needs. Our clients include manufacturers, distributors, freight companies and transportation companies. The services we provide cover the journey of goods from handover to delivery. Our specialists can help draft freight, shipping and rail contracts, negotiate outsourcing service and supply agreements as well as provide advice on warehousing and storage issues.