PRACTICE AREAS

Our practice covers a broad range of practices that enable us to advise clients effectively on areas they are likely to need guidance on. The practices highlighted in this section are not an extensive representation of our services. We welcome you to contact us should you have a specific enquiry or require information on other practice areas.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Mergers & Acquisitions work at Axis represents a significant proportion of our activities. We represent domestic and foreign corporations and their advisors on acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses across a broad range of industries. As part of our M&A work, we regularly assist clients by undertaking due diligence exercises on possible target companies as well as vendor due diligence reports, drafting and negotiating underlying transaction agreements and assisting clients close transactions. Independent commentators and trade journals have recognized a number of our corporate lawyers as being leading lawyers in the areas of mergers & acquisitions. By virtue of our team’s experience, we are able to offer certainty that your transaction has been properly structured and that material contingencies have been considered.

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Foreign Inbound Investment

The Axis Inbound Investment practice helps our clients invest in Asia. Our practitioners have a broad range of experience working across industries and navigating the regulations associated with foreign direct investment frameworks. We regularly advise our clients on the possible options for investing in Thailand and assist clients apply for various government privileges/foreign business licenses/certificates that enable wholly and majority foreign owned company to engage in the restricted business activities as well as apply for Board of Investment privileges.

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Joint Ventures

Joint ventures are a common feature of the business landscape in Thailand. We believe it takes experience to create a proper framework for the business relationship between the parties to develop on a healthy and ongoing basis, particularly where there may be cultural differences. We advise on various joint ventures ranging from establishing common enterprises through to corroboration on specific projects such as work projects. We pride ourselves on our ability to find practical methods to deal with the issues at hand. Independent commentators and trade publications have recognized a number of our lawyers as being leading lawyers in this area of practice.

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Corporate & Commercial

Our Corporate and Commercial work is at the heart of our practice. We advise clients in every sector of the economy on a whole spectrum of corporate and commercial matters.

We advise on all elements of corporate law from preparing minutes to advising clients on new corporate vehicles as well as advising international clients on structuring issues and navigating foreign business regulations.

Our commercial practice involves advising on a broad range of commercial contracts covering many different sectors and jurisdictions. We have experience with handling commercial contracts for services, licensing, development, distribution, marketing, manufacturing, outsourcing, support and maintenance.

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Property Development

Our Property Development practice advises on all aspects of both private and commercial property transactions, including acquisition, construction, management, financing, leasing and disposals. We act for purchasers, sellers, landlords, contractors and investment funds of all kinds. Given our team’s experience, clients can have confidence in knowing that we prioritize their interests and ensure that their commercial objectives are met.

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Employment

Employment is a fundamental element in all businesses. At Axis we appreciate that the laws and regulations relating to the relationship between employers and employees is a complex area and can be confusing. Our Employment practice is well versed in the complexities of post Covid workforce management and we pride ourselves on delivering practical and commercial solutions to ensure the continuation of harmonious relationships. Our knowledge of the local laws and customs is valuable to clients, whether they are looking to structure a winding-up scheme, effect an M&A related workforce transfer or effect a downsizing. Our practice covers all areas of employment including handling disputes, employment contracts, handbooks and policies and severance arrangements as well as incentivisation programmes. Clients benefit from our experience advising on labour law compliance, compensation, benefits and provident fund matters as well as our experience with assisting companies structure employment, outsourcing and service contracts for their staff.

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Supply & Distribution

The global movement of goods involves companies facing a whole host of legal matters. Our practice covers all aspects of supply and retail, supply chain disputes as well as regulatory aspects and the drawing up of commercial contracts. In addition to drafting and negotiating standard supply and distribution agreements, we can assist with exclusivity arrangements as well as provide advice on credit and financing matters. We also provide advice on ensuring compliance with competition and fair-trade laws and help settle disputes should they arise.

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Compliance

Operational transparency is about more than just practising good corporate governance; it also helps protect companies from incurring civil and criminal penalties. Our practice covers compliance with anti-corruption laws, compliance with the newly introduced data protection regulations as well as advising on other regulatory matters such as competition and anti-trust counselling and compliance. The Compliance practice of Axis strives to ensure that each client with which we work is in good regulatory standing both at home and abroad. As such, we offer a range of compliance related services which include conducting due diligence, assessing potential risks, advising on the regulatory scope of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act as well as navigating complex international trade laws.

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Dispute Resolution

When it comes to litigation, strategy is often the key. The Dispute Resolution group at Axis works closely with a number of skilled Thai litigators to determine the best course of action to take when disputes arise. This ensures that no matter the underlying cause of the dispute and regardless of the industry involved, our clients receive the very best advice on how to proceed given their circumstances and ultimate objectives.