THAILAND: Green Push
BY Sarah Wong |Thailand is on a quest to decarbonise its gas-heavy power grid, setting its eyes on the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2065.
Thailand’s Silk Legal launches Dubai office with focus on emerging tech
BY Mari Iwata |Bangkok-headquartered law firm Silk Legal has established an office in Dubai, the UAE, that aims to focus on new technologies like fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence.
SG boutique PDLegal sets up first overseas office in Thailand
BY Nimitt Dixit |Singapore law firm PDLegal has announced the launch of an office in Bangkok, its first overseas outpost, helmed by former Baker McKenzie M&A and commercial transactions lawyer Papon Charoenpao.
Latham, Skadden lead on J&T Global Express’ $501 mln HK IPO
BY Nimitt Dixit |U.S. law firm Latham & Watkins and the PRC’s DaHui Lawyers have advised Asian courier service group J&T Global Express on its $501 million initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the second-largest listing on the bourse this year.
Q & A: "Our goal is to give our clients home advantage through local expertise"
BY Sarah Wong |In a bid to broaden its presence across Southeast Asia, Singapore Big Four firm Drew & Napier has expanded its regional law network, Drew Network Asia (DNA), to include Thailand's biggest firm, Tilleke & Gibbins. Sushil Nair, Drew & Napier's deputy chief executive officer, outlines the strategic focus of DNA and how expansive jurisdictional coverage can translate to enhanced client service.
WFW Bangkok corporate head jumps to Nishimura
BY Nimitt Dixit |Japan’s largest law firm, Nishimura & Asahi, has expanded its M&A capabilities in Thailand with the addition of Christopher Osborne, who previously led UK firm Watson Farley & Williams’ Thai corporate practice.
Thai powerhouse Tilleke joins Drew’s regional law firm network
BY Nimitt Dixit |Bangkok-headquartered Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has become the latest member of Drew Network Asia (DNA), Singapore firm Drew & Napier’s regional law network. DNA now has a presence in nine countries and includes about 824 fee-earners.
THAILAND REPORT: Better Days Ahead
BY Sarah Wong |After a slow start to Thailand’s dealmaking scene in 2023, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to tick up in the second half of the year, with businesses finally taking their feet off the brakes. But lawyers say that companies need to navigate not just tight monetary conditions and heightened geopolitical risks, but also a murky political situation in Thailand.
RANKINGS: ALB Thailand Rising Stars 2023
BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》, Bingqing Wang |In its inaugural list, Asian Legal Business introduces the emerging legal practitioners in Thailand’s new era. These practitioners have demonstrated great potential in the industry and have received high praise from their clients. The list is in alphabetical order, and features profiles of select lawyers.
Q&A: ‘We can successfully create a supportive legal ecosystem’
BY Sarah Wong |The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) was launched in June with a mission to rejuvenate Thailand’s in-house community and expand its reach across the region. Sahachai Wibuloutai and Thitiwat Wisarath, co-founders of Thailand’s first corporate counsel association, share their vision for the organisation and how they are planning to tackle future challenges to achieve their goals.
PRC’s Yingke establishes its own office in Thailand
BY Charlie Wu 吴卓言 |Beijing-based Yingke Law Firm has launched its first independent Southeast Asian office in Thailand, which will be led by partner Wang Qianqian.
Clyde hires disputes partner in newly launched Bangkok office
BY Mari Iwata |UK law firm Clyde & Co has recruited disputes attorney Dutsadee Dutsadeepanich as a partner in Bangkok. She was most recently a partner and co-founder of ABER Group.