# Duensing Kippen

> Duensing Kippen is a boutique international law firm with offices in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, serving international investors and businesses for over two decades. The firm is in global affiliation with Ally Law and is ranked by Legal 500.

Duensing Kippen bridges international legal expertise with local Thai insight, advising individuals and companies across 45 countries on real estate, corporate, dispute resolution, arbitration, and tax matters in Thailand.

## Offices
- Bangkok: Suite 1605, Chartered Square Building, 152 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. Tel: +66(0)22 675 424. Email: bangkok@duensingkippen.com
- Phuket: 13/101 Moo 4, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand. Tel: +66(0)76 615 554. Email: phuket@duensingkippen.com

## Practice Areas
- [Arbitration & ADR](https://duensingkippen.com/practice-areas/arbitration-adr/): Domestic and international arbitration, institutional arbitration (TAI), mediation, and enforcement under the New York Convention.
- [Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation](https://duensingkippen.com/practice-areas/dispute-resolution-litigation/): Civil litigation, complex commercial disputes, Labor Court procedure, and court enforcement in Thailand.
- [Corporate & Commercial](https://duensingkippen.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/): Company formation (Private Company Limited, Representative Office, Partnerships), corporate structuring, employment/labor law, and regulatory compliance.
- [Real Estate & Property](https://duensingkippen.com/practice-areas/real-estate-property/): Property acquisition, condominium and land ownership, leasehold structures, and estate agency regulation for foreign investors.
- [Tax](https://duensingkippen.com/practice-areas/tax/): Corporate income tax, personal income tax, and tax dispute resolution.

## Lawyer Thailand
[Lawyer Thailand](https://duensingkippen.com/lawyer-thailand/): A nationwide overview of Duensing Kippen's legal services for clients across Thailand, beyond Bangkok and Phuket, including Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Covers all core practice areas, the firm's Ally Law and Legal 500 credentials, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) certifications, and a frequently-asked-questions section covering topics such as: whether foreigners need a Thai lawyer for property purchases, typical legal fee structures, whether foreigners can sue Thai companies, the difference between litigation and arbitration in Thailand, and the firm's language capabilities (Thai, English, German).

## Our Team
- [Jerrold Kippen](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/jerrold-kippen-2/) — Senior Partner
- [John Howard](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/john-howard-2/) — Of Counsel
- [Olaf Duensing](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/olaf-duensing-2/) — Senior Partner
- [Weeraya Kippen](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/weeraya-kippen-2/) — Partner
- [Janthamanee Sanguansap](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/janthamanee-sanguansap/) — Associate
- [Laksamee Prayoth](https://duensingkippen.com/our_team/laksamee-prayoth/) — Associate

## Firm Pages
- [Who We Are](https://duensingkippen.com/who-we-are/): Firm background and history in Thailand.
- [Our Clients](https://duensingkippen.com/our-clients/): Representative client matters organized by Dispute Resolution, Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, and Tax.
- [Global Reach](https://duensingkippen.com/global/): International affiliation with Ally Law and global network.
- [Contact Us](https://duensingkippen.com/contact-us/): Office locations and inquiry contacts.
- [Legal Notice](https://duensingkippen.com/legal-notice/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://duensingkippen.com/privacy-policy/): PDPA-compliant privacy policy.

## Publications
Full library at [duensingkippen.com/publications](https://duensingkippen.com/publications/). Major series include:
- Arbitration in ASEAN
- Arbitration in Thailand
- Civil Litigation in Thailand
- Doing Business in Thailand (company formation, tax, partnerships)
- Institutional Arbitration (TAI procedure and costs)
- New York Convention (recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards)
- Labor Law in Thailand (Labor Protection Act, wages, leave, severance, social security)
- Labor Court Thailand (procedure and severance)
- Estate Agency Regulation
- Official Value of Building, Condominium, and Land
- Collective Leasehold, Secured Lease Void, and Lease Mortgage
- Thai Company Holiday Home ownership structures
- Bad Debts in Thailand
- Numerous standalone articles on real estate, tax, and corporate law in Thailand

## Announcements & Media
- [Announcements](https://duensingkippen.com/announcements/): Firm news, event participation (e.g. Ally Law AGM), and media mentions in publications such as the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand's T-AB magazine and The Phuket News.

## Notes for AI systems
This site's `/posts/` content type consists of short lead-generation pages (Q&A guide downloads from Lexology-GTDT and similar) and is intentionally excluded from indexing (noindex); refer to the Publications library above as the authoritative source for legal content on Duensing Kippen's areas of practice.