With demonstrable cross-border capabilities, Baker McKenzie LLP’s comprehensive TMT offering includes expertise in software development and licensing, commercial contracts and litigation. Key undertakings for the team involve handling new technologies such as AI and blockchain, managing data protection and privacy issues, as well as a variety of electronic transactions. Leading the experienced team is ‘trusted adviser’ Nont Horayangura, Abe Sun, ‘true professional’ Pattaraphan Paiboon and Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya. Horayangura represents a number of industry-leading clients on a range of issues such as AI, while Sun, who re-joined from the firm’s Singapore office in November 2022, bolsters the practice with expertise in IP matters. Paiboon’s strengths lie in the technology sphere, while assisting clients with telecoms issues, from data analytics and satellite to platform liability and e-commerce matters. Buranatrevedhya leverages her IP and technology experience to manage issues surrounding emerging new technologies. Dhiraphol Suwanprateep remains a key contact in the team.

Advising a range of clients including foreign entities and financial institutions, Formichella & Sritawat is well-equipped to assist clients with a host of TMT issues, including cloud services, data privacy matters, e-commerce licensing and broadcasting, in addition to telecoms procurements. 'An excellent lawyer and highly experienced', the team is led by John Formichella, who acts for IT and telecoms companies in relation to their legal operations in Thailand, while Naytiwut Jamallsawat is accomplished in the data privacy and telecoms arenas, routinely assisting clients with regulatory compliance in cybersecurity and data protection.

Counting multinational giants and start-ups among its key roster of clients, Tilleke & Gibbins's diverse range of capabilities extends from AI and blockchain to IT and fintech issues, with additional expertise in handling issues concerning the Data Protection Act. Joint practice head Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh focuses on regulatory compliance matters relating to a host of issues, from data privacy to insurtech, as well as holding an established presence in managing matters arising from high-tech industries. Charuwan Charoonchitsathian leads the telecoms team and advises on mandates concerning AI, robotics and media, while Suebsiri Taweepon co-leads the firm’s technology industry department and is well-regarded for his experience in IP licensing, as well as IP rights regarding NFTs and the metaverse. Another key name to note in the practice is Nopparat Lalitkomon, who focuses on data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology matters.

While witnessing an increase in investment and M&A transactions in its TMT practice this year, DLA Piper is a strong choice for clients seeking assistance with data protection and privacy matters, in addition to technology-related issues, particularly contentious cases. Samata Masagee leads the team, with experience in the technology, telecoms, media and start-ups industries. Don Rojanapenkul leads the litigation and regulatory practice, advising technology, telecoms and media clients on high-value disputes, while senior associate Nopparat Rerkpisut handles corporate-related matters in the TMT arena.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP‘s practice has seen an uptake in transactions relating to digital platforms, fintech and cryptocurrency, with additional experience advising on crowdfunding mandates, peer-to-peer lending and licensing matters. Practice head Stephen John Bennett handles M&A, capital markets transactions, telecoms and fintech-related issues, while Somruetai Noppornprom is noted for her expertise in the telecoms arena. Yaowarote Klinboon left in January 2023. Key clients include China Mobile International Holdings Limited, Tik Tok and Tencent Holdings Limited, among others.

Advisng on e-commerce and e-payments-related matters, R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited's offering encompasses a diverse array of TMT issues, including new technologies, such as data security and fintech matters. The practice is jointly led by Supawat Srirungruang, who is geared to handle personal data protection mandates, and Saroj Jongsaritwang, who counts e-commerce, US and China telecoms providers and social media companies among his key roster of clients. Counsel Yingrak Treesaranuwattana, who is noted for his expertise in the e-commerce sphere, is another key contact in the group.

Kudun & Partners advises on the full gamut of TMT issues, with notable expertise in the digital arena. Key capabilities of the practice include information security, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud storage and a variety of TMT-related disputes. The practice is jointly led by Saravut Krailadsiri, who acts for clients in the TMT realm on tax matters, corporate restructurings and M&A, and Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul, who is proficient in handling fundraising projects for tech start-ups. Thanyaluck Thongrompo is well-versed in personal data protection and IP services, while senior associate Koraphot Jirachocksubsin assists on privacy, data protection, fintech and cybersecurity matters.

Led by Wilailuk Okanurak, the TMT practice at Linklaters handles insurtech, reg-tech and digital health projects, with demonstrable experience advising on IT outsourcing and technology-related M&A. Okanurak acts for leading companies in the telecoms and high-technology industries, while Wanwisar Nakarat handles an array of corporate transactions, especially in the remit of e-commerce, as well as advising on projects relating to satellites. Sutthipong Koohasaneh, who manages a variety of TMT transactions for clients across Thailand and Southeast Asia, is another key contact in the group.

Counting a range of online platforms, retailers and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited’s varied offering includes patent, licensing and commercial contracts, with additional litigation and arbitration experience. Practice head Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn is regularly entrusted by clients to handle corporate and commercial operations in the TMT sphere.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners leverages data privacy, IP and regulatory expertise to handle matters on behalf of e-commerce, media and telecoms clients. Phisit Dejchaiyasak is entrusted by telecoms and internet service providers to assist with a variety of disputes, and Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana is another key name to note in the practice. Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt left the practice in March 2023.