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DEAL OF THE MONTH - Nov 2020

09 December 2020 by Asia law

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - May 2020

17 June 2020 by Asia law

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Pisut & Partners welcomes new of counsel from DLA Piper

16 April 2020 by Asia law

Seasoned commercial expert bolsters firm’s corporate and disputes teams

SCL Nishimura launched in October in Thailand

04 November 2019 by Asia law

Nishimura & Asahi recently acquired SCL Law Group

Tilleke & Gibbins hires energy practice co-heads and corporate partner

14 June 2019 by Asia law

Tilleke & Gibbins strengthens Bangkok office with the hire of three partners

Pisut & Partners welcomes two new partners to the firm

16 January 2019 by Asia law

Pisut & Partners is delighted to announce the appointment of Messrs. David W. Lawrence and Wayu Suthisarnsuntorn, as Partners.

Client Service Report: Thailand 2019

07 January 2019 by Asia law

Client Feedback Analysis

Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners represented Bangkok Bank in the $300 million guaranteed securities by Minor International

13 December 2018 by Asia law

Chandler MHM expands its team with two new hires

12 December 2018 by Asia law

Chandler MHM has hired one senior partner and one counsel to expand its practice.

Thailand introduces new competition law

12 September 2017 by Asia law

Tougher competition legislation will enter into force in Thailand on October 5. Important features of the Trade Competition Act include a dual merger approval system, the ability for the Competition Commission to impose criminal sanctions and an expansion of the scope of businesses covered, including state-owned enterprises. Though a competition law has been in place for the past 18 years, the authorities have never used it to prosecute anyone. The ineffectiveness of the existing law has prompted them to strengthen regulations.