From pioneering beginnings to regional leadership, our Bangkok office reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence, collaboration, and cross-cultural insight into the legal landscape across Thailand and other regions
In 2013, we became the first major Japanese law firm to establish a presence in Thailand. In 2019, we expanded significantly by forming an alliance with Siam City Law Group (SCL), one of Thailand’s top law firms. On April 5, 2021, we merged to form SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited. This strengthened our capabilities and deepened our presence in Thailand, allowing us to better serve the growing and diverse legal needs across Thailand and the region.
With over 70 lawyers and professional staff, our presence in Bangkok is among the largest of international law firms in Thailand, providing comprehensive legal solutions to global and local clients alike. Our lawyers are qualified in both Thailand and internationally. We have dedicated corporate/M&A and general practice, energy, labor and employment, patent and IP/IT, land and real estate, dispute resolution, and tax teams to fulfil our clients’ mandates in Thailand and across Asia. Working closely with our international offices, we provide end-to-end legal solutions, from helping companies enter and grow in Thailand and other markets to guiding them through exits or resolving challenges arising from legal or cultural differences.
People
With more than forty years of experience, Chavalit is highly regarded as a leading figure in Thailand. His areas of s...Chavalit UTTASART
- Partner
- Bangkok
- Bangkok Office Co-representative
Tokuhiro Matsunaga has handled a wide variety of cross-border M&A transactions in Asia and other regions. Recentl...Tokuhiro MATSUNAGA
- Partner
- Bangkok
- Bangkok Office Co-representative
Since joining the firm in 2003, he has gained experience mainly in the corporate field. Following a one-year secondme...Hideshi OBARA
- Partner
- Bangkok
- Bangkok Office Co-representative
He advises on a wide range of merger-and-acquisition transactions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, genera...Jirapong SRIWAT
- Partner
- Bangkok
- Bangkok Office Co-representative
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Recent Work
- 2025.11
- Real-Estate Development Companies in Chiangmai, Thailand: Tax Planning and Support for Amalgamation
- 2025.10
- Hotel Company in Phuket: Advisory on Tax Audit by Thai Revenue Department
- 2025.7
- Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Shares in Three Thai Companies Specializing in Facilities and Equipment Services
- 2025.5
- Provided Tax advice and Implementation Services to a Renewable Energy Business
- 2025.4
- Tax and Legal Advice on Family Property Management
- 2025.3
- SPARX Group Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of SNT Corporation
- 2024.12
- Tax Advice and Implementation Services to a Leading Luxury Shopping Mall Group
- 2024.12
- Tax Plan for Business Restructuring via Entire Business Transfer
- 2024.12
- Tax Advice for Leading Private School
- 2024.12
- Tax Opinion for Submission to the SEC of Thailand
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Seminars
Thailand Employment Laws for Expats & Executives
Bangkok, Thailand
External Seminars
Chanakarn Boonyasith and Natrada Ruangwuttitikul Speak at Essential Business Contracts for Managers & Executives Seminar
Bangkok
External Seminars
Thailand Employment Laws for Expats & Executives
Bangkok
External Seminars
Publications
US Government shutdown frustration? Unlikely, and it may not be force majeure either!
Articles
Director-General of Revenue Department Issues Guidelines for Determining the Jurisdiction of Juristic Persons with Multiple Establishments or Specific Characteristics, for Purposes of Filing Top-up Tax
Articles
Thailand’s Trade Competition Law Draft Amendment Undergoing Consideration by the House of Representatives
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