Corporate & Commercial Law

Corporate & Commercial Law in Thailand

As a corporate lawyer Thailand businesses trust to guide them through every stage of growth, Duensing Kippen advises on company formation, contracts, and commercial matters across Bangkok, Phuket, and beyond.

We advise businesses at every stage — from company formation and joint ventures through to mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts. Our team works with both foreign-invested and Thai-owned businesses across all sectors.

Our Corporate Services

Company Formation & Structure

As the corporate lawyer Thailand foreign investors turn to when entering the market, we advise on the most appropriate legal structure for your business in Thailand, including limited companies, branch offices, representative offices, and entities promoted by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).

Our corporate practice covers BOI applications, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, commercial leases, and regulatory compliance — providing practical, commercially-focused advice under Thai law.

Contracts & Commercial Agreements

We draft and review a full range of commercial agreements including joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts. Every agreement is drafted with an eye toward enforceability under Thai law and practical protection of our clients’ commercial interests.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our team advises on the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring, including due diligence, deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and post-transaction integration. Whether you are acquiring a Thai business, divesting an asset, or restructuring an existing operation, our team as a corporate lawyer Thailand deal-makers rely on works to protect your interests at every stage.

Regulatory Compliance

Operating a business in Thailand requires ongoing compliance with corporate, labor, and sector-specific regulations. We advise clients on maintaining compliance with the Foreign Business Act, labor law requirements, and industry-specific licensing to reduce regulatory risk.

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Experience Across Sectors

With offices in Bangkok and Phuket and a network spanning 45 countries, our corporate team combines deep knowledge of Thai business law with the cross-border experience international investors expect from a corporate lawyer Thailand relies on for company formation, contracts, and M&A.

If your business needs practical corporate legal advice in Thailand, contact Duensing Kippen to discuss your options with an experienced corporate lawyer Thailand businesses have trusted for over two decades. For property-related corporate structuring, see our Real Estate & Property practice. You can also read more on corporate and commercial law developments in our Publications section.

Our Corporate & Commercial Team

Olaf Duensing — Senior Partner, FCIArb, German-qualified attorney. Extensive experience in corporate, real estate, and dispute resolution in Thailand since 2001. Co-founder of Duensing Kippen. Member of the Legal Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand.

Jerrold Kippen — Senior Partner and co-founder, FCIArb, member of the California State Bar. Extensive experience in corporate/commercial, arbitration, litigation, construction, and real estate matters in Thailand since 2003.

Weeraya Kippen — Partner, FCIArb, licensed Thai Barrister and Notarial Services Attorney. Experience in corporate/commercial, litigation, arbitration, construction, real estate, probate, family and employment matters since 2007.

Laksamee Prayoth — Associate, licensed Thai Lawyer and Notarial Services Attorney. Experience in corporate/commercial, real estate, probate, immigration, civil litigation and ADR since 2020.

Janthamanee Sanguansap — Associate, licensed Thai Lawyer. Experience in corporate/commercial, real estate, probate, immigration, civil litigation and ADR since 2020.

Speak with a Corporate Lawyer in Thailand

Contact our Bangkok or Phuket office for an initial consultation with one of our corporate and commercial attorneys.