Legal Services in Thailand
Our accredited PKF Thailand Legal Team is very experienced in dealing with a vast array of legal issues from both local and international clients. Notably, our qualified lawyers are also specialists in many areas such as establishing and registering a legal entity (company, joint venture, consortium, etc), debt collection, dispute resolution and litigation, international trade transactions and agreements, company restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and legal due diligence, dealing with licenses, permits and contracts, Board of Investment incentives and tax exemptions, personal data protection and much, much more.
Our knowledge and expertise has been built up over many years of assisting clients to resolve disputes, achieving their desired outcomes, and providing practical, clear and realistic advice. In addition to general civil and commercial law, we also provide intellectual property and banking services.
Some of our most requested legal services include advice on the following:
- Civil proceeding matters;
- Foreign ownership structures and restrictions;
- General corporate and commercial matters;
- Labour, employment, visas and work permits;
- Legal aspects and procedures relating to an entity’s formation, closure and post-closure;
- Legal compliance for direct investment in Thailand;
- Real estate ownership and possession;
- Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements; and,
- Wills and inheritance.
Helping you succeed
Businesses in all sectors must understand the boundaries as well as the opportunities put in place by current law. To provide such guidance, and effectively assist with ongoing legal needs, the PKF legal advisory services team builds lasting relationships with our clients. We also make our qualified Partners available for our clients, as a valued resource for companies both large and small.
Our firm is accredited by the SEC, with a team of specialists who are well connected within Thailand’s business community, and fully up to date on legal developments across the country.
Global reach; Local solutions
PKF has offices in major business centres around Thailand, providing legal advisory services in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Sriracha, and U Tapao – more locations than any other global professional services firm. Our clients also receive access to the global network of PKF offices, which operate in 150 countries. This on-the-ground presence lets us provide top-quality solutions while maintaining a personal touch.
Legal Services
Our targeted range of legal services is divided into the following categories:
Some of our clients
Key People
Chutinun Wannapirun
Partner
Professional Experience
- More than 16 year experience in corporate legal field
- 8 years at Baker Tilly and BDO Richfield
- Serving more than 100 clients with services including:
- Companies Establishment
- Foreign Branch Office and Representative Office Establishment
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Foreign Business License (FBL)
- Legal Due Diligence
- Dissolution and Liquidation
- Labour Laws Advice
- Commercial Agreements
- Work permit & Visas
- Corporate Secretarial
- Notary services
- Personal Data Protection Laws (PDPA)
Industry Expertise
- More than 16 year experience in corporate legal field
- 8 years at Baker Tilly and BDO Richfield
- Serving more than 100 clients with services including:
- Companies Establishment
- Foreign Branch Office and Representative Office Establishment
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Foreign Business License (FBL)
- Legal Due Diligence
- Dissolution and Liquidation
- Labour Laws Advice
- Commercial Agreements
- Work permit & Visas
- Corporate Secretarial
- Notary services
- Personal Data Protection Laws (PDPA)
Professional Qualifications
- Lawyer License from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Member of Thai Bar Association
- Notarial Services Attorney License from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Bachelor degree of Law Degree from Thammasat University
- Business Taxation and International Taxation Training Course from Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
Sorrawis Wimonkulwanich
Assistant Legal Manager
Professional Experience
Sorrawis Wimonkulwanich is a highly accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in corporate legal services, labour law, litigation, and debt recovery strategies.
With a Master of Laws from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) and a Bachelor of Laws from Assumption University (Magna Cum Laude), Sorrawis is deeply committed to excellence in legal practice. He is a certified Barrister at Law and holds both ordinary and extraordinary members of Thai Bar Association additional qualifications as a Licensed Lawyer with Notarial Services Attorney and a Legal Consultant for the Central Juvenile and Family Court.
His robust academic background complements his practical legal experience in corporate governance, labor law, litigation, and debt management. He is recognized for his analytical skills, ethical representation in legal matters, and a steadfast focus on achieving business goals.
Industry Expertise
- Corporate legal services: company establishment, BOI application, foreign business license, and regulatory compliance.
- Labour law: employment contracts, work regulations, and employee relations.
- Litigation: representing clients in court, mediation, and dispute resolution.
- Contract management: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Debt Recovery: managing legal debt recovery, negotiating settlements, minimizing bad debts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
Professional Qualifications
- Master of Laws from National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
- Bachelor of Laws from Assumption University (ABAC) with Honour
- Qualified Licensed Lawyer from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Barrister at Law from The Institute of Legal Education of the Thai Bar
- Ordinary and Extraordinary Member of the Thai Bar Association
- Notarial Services Attorney Licenses from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Qualified Legal Consultant for the Juvenile and Family Court from the Central Juvenile and Family Court
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