Corporate & Commercial Law

Corporate & Commercial Law in Thailand

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

Our Corporate Services

Company Formation & Structure — We advise on the most appropriate legal structure for your business in Thailand, including limited companies, branch offices, representative offices, and BOI-promoted entities.

Contracts & Commercial Agreements — We draft and review a full range of commercial agreements including joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts.

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.