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Leading individuals
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- Sriwan Puapondh Tilleke & Gibbins
- Kitipong Urapeepatanapong Baker & McKenzie
- Piphob Veraphong LawAlliance Limited
Tax niche LawAlliance Limited is the ‘out and out tax specialist in the market’ and ‘demonstrates a commitment to this area and a quality of knowledge that no full service firm could even hope to match’. Piphob Veraphong is ‘an unrivalled source on tax law’, and Thanasak Chanyapoon ‘is highly experienced and his knowledge adds value to every transaction’. The firm excels in the full gamut of related advice; from corporate support through to tax planning and litigation. The firm advised on the tax aspects of the transfer of business from Phayathai Hospital Group to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services.
At Baker & McKenzie, Chinawat Assavapokee is recommended for tax planning and tax litigation. The firm’s substantive size and its market leading M&A practice ensures it receives a steady flow of instructions arising from corporate deals.
Chandler & Thong-ek Law Offices Limited has a good track record in advising on the tax aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. The firm advised KrisEnergy on the tax planning issues involved in its acquisition of two petroleum exploration blocks from Tana Oil & Gas Group.
Tilleke & Gibbins provides ‘timely and price-efficient service’ and lawyers are highlighted as ‘business-oriented and proactive’. Sriwan Puapondh’s team is increasing its share of top-tier mandates and recently advised Inter IKEA Holdings Services on tax matters.
In 2010, Bangkok International Associates advised a real estate company on the tax aspects of a significant acquisition. The firm specialises in advising foreign clients on tax issues relating to inbound investment.
Lorenz & Partners fields an accountancy practice that acts in conjunction with the legal team to offer a “one-stop-shop” service. Tax planning is a particularly active area.
Siam Premier advised a travel company on the restructuring of its Thai investments, including tax matters related to share restructurings. Tawee Khositjiranun is the main contact.
The Legists Ltd’s strong energy practice results in a steady stream of project finance-related transactions. The firm also has experience in tax issues relating to immigration and technology transfers.
Dej-Udom & Associates Ltd specialises in advising individuals on tax issues, but it also has experience in larger tax structuring and VAT matters.
International Legal Counsellors Thailand provides tax advice to both companies and individuals and covers the full spectrum of VAT matters, tax planning and litigation.
Rödl & Partner has a good record in corporate support work, with a focus on tax-efficient integration and divestiture planning.