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Prompt Legal Services

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Led by Promboon Sookatup, PROMPT provides services from planning and implementing efficient tax structure to resolution of disputes with government authorities i.e. the Revenue Department. The firm also advise on alternative tax structures for M&A projects. PROMPT’s team comprises professional lawyers who wish to drive legal business and redefine the norm of legal professional services …

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Baker McKenzie LLP

The tax practice at Baker McKenzie LLP is regularly instructed by large multinationals on a range of cross-border matters. Owing to its global network, the team is well-equipped to advise clients on its interpretation of double tax treaties to which Thailand is party, as well as transfer pricing mandates and foreign tax credit regulations. Other key areas of expertise include tax controversy, audits, restructuring, wealth management and real estate. Practice leader Panya Sittisakonsin specialises in tax structures, offshore investment and international tax planning, while Aek Tantisattamo boasts expertise in M&A and tax planning for inbound and outbound investments. Other key contacts in the group include Nopporn Charoenkitraj and Sirirasi Gobpradit.

Practice head(s):

Pornapa Luengwattanakit; Panya Sittisakonsin; Aek Tantisattamo; Nopporn Charoenkitraj; Keerati Saneewong Na Ayudthaya; Geoffrey Soh


Other key lawyers:

Sirirasi Gobpradit


Tilleke & Gibbins

Tilleke & Gibbins acts for domestic and multinational clients seeking to develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for market entry and expansion, outbound investments and group restructurings. The team boasts considerable experience across a variety of industries, including consumer products, energy and infrastructure, financial services and technology. Practice leader Auaychai Sukawong joined the practice from KPMG Law Thailand in May 2022 and is noted for his expertise advising on matters concerning investment structuring planning, tax treaty interpretation and BEPS advisory.

Practice head(s):

Auaychai Sukawong


Key clients

AI and Robotics Ventures


AnexTour


Delivery Hero


International Business Machines (IBM)


PTT Oil and Retail


Kosei Aluminium


PCCW


Summit Capital Leasing


Weiss Asset Management


Work highlights


  • Advised PTT Oil and Retail PCL (PTTOR) regarding its strategic investments projects and initiatives.
  • Assisted a European private equity firm with its €90m acquisition of 100% of shares in a leading supplier of cargo containers and pallets to the global logistics industry.
  • Acted as legal and tax counsel to the shareholders of Prime Packaging in the sale of a 100% stake in the company to BGC Packaging.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd. is noted for its expertise in tax planning and tax advisory, specifically for matters relating to foreign investment and offshore tax structuring. The tax practice advises clients on corporate tax mandates, joint venture tax considerations and tax savings under international tax treaties. Sumet Mingmongkolmitr leads the team and is well-regarded for his expertise in bilateral agreements entered into by the Thai government for the avoidance of double taxation, and the prevention of fiscal evasion in relation to taxes on income.

Practice head(s):

Sumet Mingmongkolmitr


Other key lawyers:

Sudarat Jirakietwattana


Testimonials

‘Great negotiation skills.’

‘Sumet Mingmongkolmitr and Sudarat Jirakietwattana have exceptional knowledge.’

‘In-depth knowledge and principles of law in various fields, especially in taxation.’

DFDL Legal & Tax

The tax practice at DFDL Legal & Tax is well-versed in advising clients on tax structuring, restructuring, planning and management. The team is also equipped to assist with the tax implications of M&A transactions and perform tax due diligence on other corporate transactions. Clients span across a range of industries, including aviation, hospitality, technology, automobiles and telecommunications. Head of the practice Jack Sheehan specialises in inbound and outbound investments in Asia, tax planning, transfer pricing and tax controversy. Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan focuses her practice on the tax aspects of foreign direct investment, corporate transactions and financings. Jonathan Blaine remains a key name in the team.

Practice head(s):

Jack Sheehan


 


Other key lawyers:

Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan; Jonathan Blaine


Key clients

International Corporation with Holdings in Thailand


Brazilian National and Family


Work highlights


  • Assisted an international corporation with holdings in Thailand with transaction planning for a regional corporate reorganisation to address structural inefficiencies.
  • Assisted high-net-worth individual and their family with international planning in anticipation of their impending migration.

Kudun & Partners

Kudun & Partners counts domestic and international companies, high-net-worth individuals and financial institutions among its key roster of clients. On the non-contentious front, the firm is regularly tasked with tax planning for domestic and cross-border M&A investment structuring, as well as estate planning and wealth management for high-net-worth individuals. On the contentious side, the team advises on tax controversy issues, appeals and disputes. Saravut Krailadsiri heads the team and regularly provides legal and tax counsel, including risk management advice for the restructuring and entire business transfer of groups of companies, as well as providing tax management and planning advice. Senior associate Chanattorn Thunyaluck focuses on tax planning for M&A transactions and tax mitigation planning on corporate restructuring assignments.

Practice head(s):

Saravut Krailadsiri


Other key lawyers:

Chanattorn Thunyaluck


Testimonials

‘Saravut Krailadsiri is an experienced tax partner who gives practical advice.’

Key clients

Puumsoft


Thanulux


Infofed


Genpact (NYSE: G)


Bay Computing


Alvarez & Marsal


Mitsubishi Electric Consumer Products (Thailand)


AAA Multi-Strategy Real Estate VCC, for and on behalf of the Harrison Fund


Auswell Life and DOD Biotech


Ubon Bio Agricultural


Cash Machine Capital


Socket 9


Pyro Energie


King Marine Foods


JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand)


IRPC


Extend IT Resource


Work highlights


  • Assisting one major shareholder of Puumsoft in tax structuring for the purpose of optimising its tax efficiency.
  • Assisting Thanulux with tax planning to optimise its tax efficiency.
  • Represented the (1) founders, (2) the seed, and (3) series A funding investors of Infofed in the sale of 70% of the company’s shares to Translucia.

LawAlliance Limited

LawAlliance Limited is well-regarded for its strategic tax advice and planning of structured finance, transfer pricing and tax driven securities transactions. The firm is also well-equipped to assist with tax disputes in the context of corporate income tax, VAT and customs tax. Piphob Veraphong leads the team and focuses his practice on international transactions, upstream oil and gas, and corporate restructurings. Rachanee Prasongprasit focuses her practice on disputes in tax audits and appeals.

Practice head(s):

Piphob Veraphong


Other key lawyers:

Rachanee Prasongprasit


SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd is regularly tasked with advisory work for domestic and international clients, as well as high net-worth individuals, on cross-border tax structures, tax planning and compliance matters. Budhima Kerdsiri advises on tax compliance, appeal and refund issues, and leads the practice alongside counsel Vullope Techakasin, who is well-versed in tax disputes. Chavalit Uttasart is another key contact in the team.

Practice head(s):

Budhima Kerdsiri; Vullope Techakasin


Other key lawyers:

Chavalit Uttasart


Siam Premier International Law Office Limited

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited frequently assists clients with advisory tax matters including, tax planning, audits and restructurings. Practice head Praphan Phichaiwatkomol has experience in advising clients on the tax implications of inbound and outbound investments, effective investment structuring and joint ventures. Special counsel Tassanu Chutikanon is another key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Praphan Phichaiwatkomol


Other key lawyers:

Tassanu Chutikanon