Doing Business in Thailand 2019

Peerapan Tungsuwan is a corporate and M&A partner in Bangkok office with specialties in highly regulated industries, including the healthcare industry. She is currently Chair of the AEC Healthcare Harmonization Sub-committee of Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific Healthcare Industry Group, of which she was head from 2007-2013. Within the Bangkok office, she heads the Healthcare Industry and Natural Resources Groups and co-leads the Mergers & Acquisitions practice group and Japan Advisory Group.

Wynn joined Baker McKenzie in 1995 and is currently the Managing Partner of the Bangkok Office. He is active in the Dispute Resolution, Construction, Tax & Customs, Compliance & Anti-Corruption, and Insolvency & Debt Restructuring practice groups and has served as lead counsel in many of the most significant cases and transactions in the region.

Dhiraphol Suwanprateep is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office, where he is head of the IT/Communications Practice Group and co-head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Mr. Suwanprateep advises clients on government initiatives, particularly Thailand's Digital Economy Initiative which promotes the local ITC sector through strategies aimed at developing related infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and transforming the country's economy into one that is based on digital technologies. His work also involves advising on the amended Computer Crime Act which increases penalties for cyber crimes. He is also a regular commentator and contributor to local, regional and global media on the government's proposed initiatives and frequently participates in local community engagements throughout the country. Dhiraphol joined Baker McKenzie in 1987 and became a partner in 1992.

Pattaraphan joined Baker McKenzie in 2011 and is a Partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Before joining Baker McKenzie, she worked at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) as a legal officer. Pattaraphan is also one of the very few Thai lawyers that is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E).

Aue-angkul Santirongyuth is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Dharin Nantananate is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, chairman of the Firm’s Bangkok office, is the head of the Financial Services Division and the local Tax Practice Group. He began his career as a general commercial and tax lawyer more than 30 years ago, and is now a recognized author of noted books on mergers and acquisitions, tax planning and corporate governance in Thailand. His standing in the Thai legal community is illustrated by his appointment as a key external adviser on amendments to Thailand’s bankruptcy regime.

Nopporn Charoenkitraj is a partner at Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Jirapas Amonpiticharoen is an associate for Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Suriyong Tungsuwan joined Baker McKenzie in 1982 and became a partner in 1993. He is active in the areas of corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and property development, labour, employment, executive transfers, and trade regulations and customs.

Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is a partner of the Labour and Employment practice group in Bangkok. Over 10 years of experience, his extensive legal expertise, combined with insights on industrial knowledge and practices have contributed to him being named a “Next Generation Lawyer for Labour and Employment” in Thailand by Asia Pacific Legal 500 in 2019. Mr. Lekfuangfu was lead lawyer for a wide range of employment matters involving high profile clients. He assists clients on employment and immigration work, ranging from day-to-day advice to complex matters, such as advising on employment trends impacting employers globally, including global mobility, the use of a modern workforce, and addressing the gender pay gap.

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Theeranit joined Baker McKenzie in 2013 and is active in the Corporate and M&A and Labour and Employment practice groups. He focuses on labour law and trade regulations Theeranit has advised and assisted various multinational companies on a wide range of issues that concern labour and commercial and trade laws.

Khunawut Tongkak is an associate for Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Benja Supannakul is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Sarun Poonyabavornchai is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Say Sujintaya is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office and the regional chair of the Firm's Intellectual Property Group in Asia Pacific. She also heads the Intellectual Property and Media and Entertainment teams in Bangkok and was responsible for establishing the Intellectual Property practice of the Firm's Yangon office.

Radeemada Mungkarndee is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Gumpanat Mahipant is a patent consultant based in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Jenjira Yanprasart is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Bangkok office.

Nont is a partner in Baker McKenzie Bangkok's Intellectual Property and Technology practice group. He has more than 25 years of experience representing a wide range of business and institutional clients in various Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology matters. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a regular contributor at events held by international and local associations on TMT issues including personal data protection laws, cybersecurity laws and many other related topics.

Pornapa Luengwattanakit currently leads Baker McKenzie’s Corporate & Commercial, Tax, as well as the International Trade, Compliance & Customs practice groups in Thailand. She practices mainly in the areas of corporate restructuring, major projects, mergers and acquisitions and trade competition. Ms. Luengwattanakit joined Baker McKenzie in 1982 and became a partner in 1989.

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Panya joined Baker McKenzie in 2002 and became a Partner in 2012. He is currently a partner in the Tax Practice Group. He is also active in the International Commercial & Trade Practice Group and practices in the customs and supply chain areas in particular.

Keerati joined Baker McKenzie in 2013 and is currently active in the Tax Practice Group and the International Commercial & Trade Practice Group. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked as an in-house lawyer at a leading automotive company, at which his areas of practice were general corporate matters, labor law, intellectual property law and customs law. Keerati’s 10-year practice in tax, customs and trade controversies provides clients a comprehensive range of services, including post-reviews, post-clearance audits, negotiation, settlement with relevant authorities, appeals, and litigation. He has assisted clients during all stages of business: planning, business structuring, implementation, investment, and dispute resolution.

Ampika Kumar is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Corporate and Commercial and Insurance practice groups. She joined the Firm in February 2002.