The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Thailand) Limited was bolstered in May 2024 with the arrival of TMT disputes specialist Pariyapol Kamolsilp from Kudun & Partners as co-lead.
TMT in Thailand
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Thailand) Limited
Lexpertise Law Firm
Lexpertise Law Firm‘s IP and TMT team, which is led by Nandana Indananda, was bolstered in January 2025 with the arrival of technology and automotive specialist Ploynapa Julagasigorn from Tilleke & Gibbins.
Principaux dossiers
Baker McKenzie LLP
Baker McKenzie LLP is instructed by a diverse client portfolio, which features renowned names spanning various industry sectors, on the breadth of TMT matters, from handling data fraud investigations and various disputes, to advising on regulatory compliance. Nont Horayangura, noted for his ‘extensive knowledge and dedication’, spearheads the team and has expertise handling complex and high-stakes matters, including assisting government bodies with the establishment of regulations for emerging technologies. Pattaraphan Paiboon's areas of focus include telecoms, broadcasting, data security and consumer protection. Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya's workload includes assisting in matters regarding emerging technology such as AI, cloud computing and data sharing. Data and privacy readiness projects are a focus area for Aue-angkul Santirongyuth. Abe Sun has a specialism in IP-related matters. Dhiraphol Suwanprateep rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nont Horayangura
Autres avocats clés:
Pattaraphan Paiboon; Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya; Abe Sun; Aue-angkul Santirongyuth; Chanaporn Anurukwongkul; Dhiraphol Suwanprateep
Les références
‘Nont Horayangura for his extensive knowledge and dedication to handling our complex issues.’
‘They’re flexible and easy to work with.’
‘A highly efficient law firm that is well-prepared, understands the client’s problems, and can resolve them precisely.’
Formichella & Sritawat
The practice at Formichella & Sritawat, which ‘stands out for its deep industry knowledge’, is well versed in advising its roster of well-known clients on the variety of TMT and data privacy matters, including advising on NFT and online art investment projects, content moderation and filtering, and regulatory compliance. Advising on satellites is also an area of expertise for the team. John Formichella oversees the team and has experience in high-value technology transactions, both domestic and cross-border. Naytiwut Jamallsawat is a corporate and regulatory expert who advises on compliance relating to cyber security, telecoms, media and data protection. Onnicha Khongthon's client list includes multinational companies. Supitchaya Akeyati has expertise spanning corporate, commercial, licensing and foreign investment cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Formichella
Autres avocats clés:
Naytiwut Jamallsawat; Onnicha Khongthon; Supitchaya Akeyati
Les références
‘Formichella & Sritawat has broad capabilities from telecoms to tech licensing, and even estate matters. The firm is small but very effective across a broad range of the Thai laws. John Formichella is one of the founding members of the firm and provides excellent service for international clients, while Numlapyos Sritawat and other Thai lawyers handle the Thai client base.’
‘I have a tremendous amount of respect for John Formichella. All in the team have been excellent.’
‘We rely on the expertise of the firm in describing and solving critical issues. We rely on the team to stay ahead of potential legal issues and rule changes. The firm has more than exceeded expectations.’
Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited
At Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited, the workload ranges from advising on sensitive data protection matters, to assisting with compliance aspects of new platforms, to handling high-value telecoms disputes. Advising on licensing and compliance in relation to telecoms and e-commerce, amongst other sectors, is an area of expertise for Melisa Uremovic. TMT specialist Supawat Srirungruang is equipped to advise on project development, regulatory and compliance, and disputes therein. Saroj Jongsaritwang's experience includes handling corporate, commercial and consumer finance issues. The three aforementioned practitioners co-helm the team. Jantapa Erjongmanee and Kittipol Chamsawarng are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Melisa Uremovic; Supawat Srirungruang; Saroj Jongsaritwang
Autres avocats clés:
Jantapa Erjongmanee; Kittipol Chamsawarng; Napat Chaidejsuriya
Les références
‘The team is uniquely differentiated and has outstanding legal expertise.’
‘Legal expertise, particularly in specialised areas of law.’
‘Rajah & Tan’s practice exemplifies a rare blend of deep local expertise and seamless regional integration, underpinned by a truly international outlook. What sets them apart is the calibre and versatility of their lawyers: locally and internationally licensed, highly responsive, and impressively tech-savvy.’
Principaux clients
Gentari Sdn. Bhd.
HelloPay Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Gentari with launching its EV charging stations business and mobile application in Thailand.
- Providing a personal data protection compliance service for HelloPay, an e-payment company.
Tilleke & Gibbins
The group at Tilleke & Gibbins is well equipped to assist its varied portfolio of clients on the gamut of complex TMT matters, with expertise in the fintech sector, in particular. Examples of the team’s workload include advising on complex regulatory compliance and licensing requirements, on the laying of subsea cables in cross-border contexts, and on the launch of digital projects. Jointly heading the team are Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, who advises on regulatory compliance issues related to the data privacy, fintech, e-payment and insurtech fields, and Nopparat Lalitkomon, who has noteworthy expertise in cyber security and data privacy. Fintech matters are the specialist area of key practitioner Pornpan Wichawut.
Responsables de la pratique:
Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh; Nopparat Lalitkomon
Autres avocats clés:
Pornpan Wichawut
Les références
‘The team is very flexible and anticipates our needs well.’
‘Nopparat Lalitkomon is very patient and breaks down complex legal advice in ways that even non-legal personnel can understand.’
‘The firm is responsive, with clear understanding on business requirements and strong knowledge.’
Principaux clients
AI & Robotics Ventures
Tencent
Ascential
LINE Group
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Krungsri Finnovate
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Google LLC
Ethereum Asia Pacific Limited
Universal Music Group
Chandler Mori Hamada Limited
Chandler Mori Hamada Limited advises on the range of cases, from assisting with regulatory and compliance aspects of software launches and data protection, to advising on NFT issuances and the obtaining of digital assets licenses, to advising on significant tech-related transactions. The team is co-headed by Wongsakrit Khajangson and data protection and regulatory specialist Panupan Udomsuvannakul. The ‘truly impressive’ Koraphot Jirachocksubsin is also a noteworthy name, whose workload includes advising on NFTs, digital assets, online gaming, crypto and AI-related regulation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wongsakrit Khajangson; Panupan Udomsuvannakul
Autres avocats clés:
Koraphot Jirachocksubsin; Pitiporn Anantaset
Les références
‘The M&A team, especially within the TMT practice, stands out for its deep sector knowledge, responsiveness, and seamless cross-border coordination.’
‘The team understands the pace and nuances of tech-driven transactions and is known for offering commercially sound and pragmatic solutions.’
‘Their collaborative approach, both internally and with clients, sets them apart from other firms.’
Principaux clients
ZipEvent Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed as lead counsel for Zipevent, negotiating and drafting the necessary transaction documents, providing strategic advice, and addressing various concerns related to the share disposal and business operation of the client post-completion.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper's offering, well regarded for its ‘dedication and expertise’, is well placed to assist its clientele on the gamut of TMT matters, ranging from assisting with project development matters in the data centre space, to advising financial services clients on the regulatory landscape in Thailand. Samata Masagee heads up the team and has experience advising both domestic and multinational clients on the due diligence and compliance aspects of technology transactions and investments. Kanokkorn Viriyasutum has relevant corporate and M&A expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Samata Masagee
Autres avocats clés:
Kanokkorn Viriyasutum; Chutikarn Boonnark
Les références
‘We would like to express our appreciation to the DLA Piper Thailand team for their support on regulatory-related matters.’
‘Their dedication, expertise, and attention to detail have been very valuable in navigating complex challenges.’
‘It’s their ability to anticipate needs and successfully deliver regulatory work that sets them apart.’
Principaux clients
Vodafone Group Services Limited
Discover Financial Services Inc
Thaicom Public Company Limited
Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
AEG
Beiersdorf AG
Casetify (Casetagram)
Fever
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting a sports and live entertainment company with localising its global privacy policy in complying with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act.
- Advising an IT solutions provider on the licensing requirements for its plan to launch internet services, cloud-based services and telecoms services.
- Advising a major satellite and space technology operator on its lifetime satellite lease transaction with a global satellite operator.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
The team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is experienced in assisting clients with digital platform-related transactions, including fintech, crypto, e-commerce, social media and payments. The group’s workload includes advising on acquisitions, due diligence, on the establishment and licensing of platforms, and on the implementation of new software. Corporate and and financial services specialist Stephen Bennett oversees the team alongside newly-promoted partner Somruetai Noppornprom, who has expertise handling cross-border transactions and advising in data protection contexts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Bennett; Somruetai Noppornprom
Principaux clients
Tencent Holdings Limited
Tencent Music Entertainment
Tenpay Payment Technology Co., Ltd.
TikTok, Inc.
TikTok Pte. Ltd.
BYTEDANCE PTE. LTD.
Universal Music
Thaicom Public Company Limited
PayPal, Inc.
China Literature Limited
China Mobile International
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Tencent Holdings Limited and Tencent Music Entertainment Group on their business collaboration agreements with GMM Music Company Limited.
- Assisted Space Tech in its bid for orbital slots and in the negotiation, finalisation and execution of an agreement for the acquisition of a new satellite to be launched and placed at 119.5E orbital slot in 2026, and with a capacity services agreement in relation to the new satellite.
Linklaters
The group at Linklaters assists its roster of clients, which features energy companies, data centres, banks and infrastructure funds, amongst others, with the range of TMT cases. Wilailuk Okanurak heads up the practice, and has wide-ranging expertise which extends from assisting with consolidation projects to advising on regulatory compliance. Other key names to note include Wanwisar Nakarat, who has expertise in corporate and M&A, debt restructuring and project finance, with noteworthy capabilities in satellite and data centre-related projects cases, and Sutthipong Koohasaneh, whose workload includes advising on company establishments, disposals and securitisations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wilailuk Okanurak
Autres avocats clés:
Wanwisar Nakarat; Sutthipong Koohasaneh
Les références
‘Wanwisar Nakarat is proactive, highly responsive and has strong expertise. Her support extends beyond legal matters which is very appreciated.’
‘A good and efficient team.’
‘The people and their collaboration stand out.’
Principaux clients
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman‘s team is well equipped to advise on the range of corporate transactions relating to the TMT and technology sectors, in particular. The team is co-led by investment and divestment specialist Suparerk Auychai, and Noparat Kaewsringarm who specialises in M&A, capital markets and investment matters. Arthit Hemara is a name to note for his expertise in corporate and capital markets-related transactional cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Suparerk Auychai; Noparat Kaewsringarm
Autres avocats clés:
Arthit Hemara
Les références
‘Very good knowledge of regulatory matters and practices of the regulator.’
‘Good on-the-ground experience and an ability to predict and construct work-arounds for unclear areas.’
Principaux clients
China Mobile International Limited
Central Pattana Public Company Limited
Arun Plus Co., Ltd.
Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
UBS AG, Singapore Branch
United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
PTT Public Company Limited
PTTEP Treasury Center Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
Kudun & Partners
The group at Kudun & Partners has abilities advising across various sectors on regulatory compliance, data privacy and protection, cyber security frameworks and e-commerce-related issues. Payment systems and fintech are also particular areas of expertise across the team. Corporate and M&A specialist Ekachai Chotpitayasunon leads the team following the October 2024 departures of former co-heads Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul and Saravut Krailadsiri.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ekachai Chotpitayasunon
Autres avocats clés:
Thanyaluck Thongrompo; Somboon Sangrungjang
Les références
‘Clear and thorough understanding of the Thai regulatory landscape and able to provide holistic advice to foreign entities.’
Principaux clients
TIME dotCom Bhd.
Thai AI Cloud Tech
Zipmex
Advanced Info Service PCL.
Boutique Prakhanong 3
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a publicly listed telecoms company incorporated in Malaysia on obtaining a Type One Telecommunications Business License and a Foreign Business License in Thailand.
- Advised on a collaboration that led to the establishment of a project company aimed at operating one of Thailand’s first AI data centres.
- Representing a major Japanese music composer in a copyright infringement dispute against a Thai film producer and its associated company.
TTT+Partners
TTT+Partners is well placed to assist clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt is experienced advising public and private companies, financial institutions and investment funds on TMT transactions, and leads the group alongside Pathorn Towongchuen. Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul joined the practice from Kudun & Partners in October 2024 and harnesses expertise in digital law, advising start-ups and global technology companies on compliance, licensing and data privacy issues, amongst others.
Responsables de la pratique:
Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt; Pathorn Towongchuen
Autres avocats clés:
Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul; Nantinee Sunthonpimol; Supatra Kerinsaguna
Principaux clients
Jasmine International Public Company Limited
Innova Media (International) Co., Ltd.
Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
SKY ICT Public Company Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Innova Media (International) on its THB 650m acquisition of shares in T.P.S Media, including structuring a phased share sale with deferred and earn-out payments, and navigating Thai foreign investment regulations.
- Advised JAS on the THB 28bn sale of its shares in Triple T Broadband (3BB) and investment units in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) to Advanced Wireless Network, a subsidiary of Advanced Info Service (AIS).
- Advised JAS on the restructuring of the optical fibre cable rental agreement between its subsidiary, Triple T Broadband, and BBL Asset Management.
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
Regulatory specialist Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana oversees the team at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners. The team’s workload incorporates advising on risk and compliance across industry sectors including music and entertainment, gaming, technology and e-commerce. Daoanong Pongkhao assists Prongsiriwattana on the breadth of cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana
Autres avocats clés:
Daoanong Pongkhao
Principaux clients
Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Company Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the acquisition of the remaining 30% shareholding in RS UMG Company Limited, resulting in full ownership of a catalogue of over 10,000 songs and related content from more than 900 artists.
- Advised Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Company Limited on compliance with Thai laws governing marketing, advertising, and trade marketing activities in the food and beverage sector.