DLA Piper's offering, well regarded for its ‘dedication and expertise’, is well placed to assist its clientele on the gamut of TMT matters, ranging from assisting with project development matters in the data centre space, to advising financial services clients on the regulatory landscape in Thailand. Samata Masagee heads up the team and has experience advising both domestic and multinational clients on the due diligence and compliance aspects of technology transactions and investments. Kanokkorn Viriyasutum has relevant corporate and M&A expertise.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • 'We would like to express our appreciation to the DLA Piper Thailand team for their support on regulatory-related matters.'
  • 'Their dedication, expertise, and attention to detail have been very valuable in navigating complex challenges.'
  • 'It's their ability to anticipate needs and successfully deliver regulatory work that sets them apart.'
  • 'Their readiness and dedication have ensured a smooth process.'

Key clients

  • Vodafone Group Services Limited
  • Discover Financial Services Inc
  • Thaicom Public Company Limited
  • Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC)
  • AEG
  • Beiersdorf AG
  • Casetify (Casetagram)
  • Fever

Work highlights

Assisting a sports and live entertainment company with localising its global privacy policy in complying with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act.
Advising an IT solutions provider on the licensing requirements for its plan to launch internet services, cloud-based services and telecoms services.
Advising a major satellite and space technology operator on its lifetime satellite lease transaction with a global satellite operator.

Practice head

Samata Masagee

Other key lawyers

Kanokkorn Viriyasutum; Chutikarn Boonnark