Firms Of The Year Results 2023 Thailand

May 4, 2024
In-House Community Firms of the Year 2023 – Top Law Firms in Thailand Winners in ⭐bold Honourable mentions in italics Alternative Investment Funds (Including Private Equity)   ⭐ Allen & Overy ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Weerawong C&P Kudun & Partners The Capital Law Offices Capital Markets   ⭐ Linklaters ⭐ Thanathip & Partners ⭐ The Capital Law Offices ⭐ Weerawong C&P Baker McKenzie Kudun & Partners Tilleke & Gibbins Intellectual Property   ⭐ Domnern Somgiat & Boonma ⭐ Satyapon & Partners ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins Ananda Intellectual Property Antitrust/ Competition   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited ⭐ Weerawong C&P Linklaters Tillike & Gibbins Corporate And M&A   ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited ⭐ Hunton Andrews Kurth ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins ⭐ Weerawong C&P Axis Consultants Siam Premier International Arbitration   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Herbert Smith Freehills ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins ⭐ Watson Farley & Williams Weerawong C&P Banking And Finance   ⭐ Allen & Overy ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins DFDL Kudun & Partners Employment   ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited ⭐ DLA Piper ⭐ Siam Premier ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins Baker McKenzie Weerawong C&P Litigation And Dispute Resolution   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Kudun & Partners ⭐ Watson Farley & Williams ⭐ Weerawong C&P Chandler MHM Limited R&T Asia Energy And Projects   ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited ⭐ DFDL ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins ⭐ Weerawong C&P Allen & Overy Watson Farley & Williams Real Estate And Construction   ⭐ Bluementhal Richter & Sumet ⭐ Siam Premier ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins DLA Piper Chandler MHM Limited Technology, Media, Telecommunications   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐...

Recent Trends of Enforcement of Anti-Trust and Trade Competition Law in Thailand

July 12, 2023
PRANAT LAOHAPAIROJ The Trade Competition Act B.E. 2560 of Thailand (“Act”) was enacted in 2017 and is the second version of the anti-trust and trade competition law in Thailand. Its predecessor is the Trade Competition Act B.E. 2542, which was enacted in 1999 and saw very little usage due to a lack of necessary supplementary regulations and will of the government and the public to put the law to use. During the 18 years of its existence, the 1999 law only saw action a few times, with all of the cases dropped due to lack of evidence or governing support. The Act is the reincarnation of the 1999 law, with most of the provisions transposed from the 1999 law onto the Act almost verbatim, but with minor differences regarding categorisations and re-classifications of penalties and other minor details. The Act was deemed appropriate to change the competition landscape in Thailand in order to promote more holistic competition within the economy and enhance understanding between different stakeholders and the governing authority. The Act is also intended to extinguish, or at least limit, unnecessary hindrances to trade that had (and to some extent nowadays still have) existed because of historical trade practices and unique cultural conduct. These practices and conduct, such as arrangement, exclusivity, resale price maintenance, unfair poaching, cost imposition, have largely been banned in countries that have enacted their version of anti-trust and trade competition law, and Thailand was deemed ready to follow suit. The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (“ TCCT ”), which is the governing authority over the Act, was very clear that during the first few...

The THAI Corporate Counsel Association Launches in Thailand

June 13, 2023
Thailand’s legal community takes a significant step forward with the establishment of the THAI Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA). The THAI-CCA was founded on 23 February 2023, and will be officially launched on 22 June 2023, with the vision of advancing legal innovation, best practices, and career opportunities for in-house lawyers in Thailand. The THAI-CCA plans to achieve its mission through educational programs, networking opportunities, and community initiatives. As the role of corporate counsel evolves, the THAI-CCA aspires to be a “community of solvers” where members work together innovatively to address critical problems and challenges faced by businesses and society. By offering educational seminars, thought leadership events, and professional development programs, the THAI-CCA aims to upskill and empower its members. These programs will provide valuable insights, foster thought leadership, and support professional growth. THAI-CCA will collaborate with law firms, knowledge partners, and law schools in Thailand to offer seminars, soft-skill training sessions, and an annual law conference for in-house lawyers, and establish connections with a broader network of in-house lawyers from across the ASEAN region. The THAI-CCA has secured the support and sponsorship of leading law firms, including Chandler MHM, Herbert Smith Freehills, Kudun & Partners, and Tilleke & Gibbins. The association has also received warm welcomes from regional corporate counsel alliances such as the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). In-house lawyers based in Thailand are invited to register for THAI-CCA membership to gain full access to member-exclusive activities. The THAI-CCA does not currently collect membership fees and expects to operate as an incorporated professional organisation by...

Data Protection and Cybersecurity Developments 2023

May 9, 2023
An Exploration of Data Protection and Cybersecurity Developments in the Digital Economy Era : How China, India, Vietnam and Thailand are keeping up with digital evolution In today’s digital age, data protection and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly important world over. The Asian legal landscape, being no exception, is ushering in an enormous amount of change – with privacy laws anticipated, by the end of this year, to have grown by 25% since 2021. With the rise of technology, sensitive data is being collected and stored at an unprecedented rate, making it vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This is especially true in countries like China, India, Vietnam and Thailand that are experiencing rapid growth in their digital economies. Here, we shine a spotlight on these countries and explore the latest changes and upcoming amendments to their data protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations. China With the ever-accelerating growth of technology, comprehensive data protection and cybersecurity laws in China have become crucial. In recent years, the Chinese government has implemented a number of changes to its laws in order to protect citizens’ personal information and ensure that companies are compliant with international standards, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These changes include new regulations on data collection, storage, usage and cross-border data transfers; increased penalties for violations; and improved enforcement mechanisms. In 2021, China enacted its comprehensive data protection “rulebook”, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) which, while neither as prescriptive nor as detailed as the GDPR, imposes strict requirements on companies that collect and use personal information, and gives individuals greater control over their own data. For example,...

Firms Of The Year Results 2022 Thailand

April 19, 2023
In-House Community Firms of the Year 2022 – Top Law Firms in Thailand Winners in ⭐bold Honourable mentions in italics Alternative Investment Funds (Including Private Equity)   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Latham & Watkins Weerawong C&P Banking And Finance   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Chandler MHM ⭐ DFDL Linklaters Compliance And Regulatory   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins BRS Attorneys Antitrust/ Competition   ⭐ Tillike & Gibbins ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Chandler MHM Baker McKenzie Linklaters Capital Markets   ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Linklaters ⭐ Kudun & Partners Capital Law Allen & Overy Tilleke & Gibbins Corporate And M&A   ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Chandler MHM ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Linklaters Thanathip & Partners Kudun & Partners Allen & Overy Siam Premier Employment   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins ⭐ R&T Asia Chandler MHM Siam Premier Litigation And Dispute Resolution   ⭐ Watson Farley & Williams ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Kudun & Partners DLA Piper Chandler MHM Restructuring & Insolvency   ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Baker McKenzie Tilleke & Gibbins Energy & Natural Resources   ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ DFDL ⭐ Chandler MHM Limited Watson Farley & Williams Baker McKenzie Projects And Project Financing   ⭐ Chandler MHM ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Weerawong C&P Linklaters DFDL Technology, Media, Telecommunications   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ DFDL Tilleke & Gibbins Intellectual Property   ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Satyapon & Partners Ananda Intellectual Property LawPlus Real Estate/ Construction   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Siam Premier DLA Piper Linklaters Most Responsive International Law Firm – Thailand   ⭐ Baker McKenzie ⭐ Linklaters ⭐ Allen & Overy International Arbitration   ⭐ Herbertsmith Freehills ⭐ Baker McKenzie Tilleke & Gibbins Watson Farley & Williams Most Responsive Domestic Law Firm – Thailand   ⭐ Chandler MHM ⭐ Kudun & Partners ⭐ Weerawong C&P ⭐ Tilleke & Gibbins For more information about the...