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Japanese law firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has bolstered its Thailand office by hiring corporate specialist Natira Siripun as a partner from local firm SRPP.

Natira specializes in M&A, joint venture transactions, labour and employment, real estate, corporate reorganizations and general corporate and regulatory matters. She has experience advising both Thai and international clients in Thailand and cross-border transactions.

Natira spent five years at SRPP, prior to which worked at other Thai law firms, including  Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners.

Tokyo-headquartered AMT opened its Bangkok office in 2016. The office is headed by partner Akitaka Anzai and now has 11 lawyers, including three partners.

 

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