Established in 2005, DFDL Legal & Tax has become a prominent full-service law firm in Thailand, offering integrated legal, tax, and consulting services to a diverse clientele, including small and medium enterprises, multinational corporations, and major Thai banks. The firm's expertise spans various sectors, notably energy, infrastructure, real estate, and finance, with a particular focus on emerging areas such as renewable energy, public-private partnerships, fintech, healthcare, and data protection. DFDL's multilingual team, comprising Thai and internationally trained legal advisers, ensures comprehensive support for both local and international clients.

DFDL has earned a strong reputation in the Thai legal market, recognized for its technical excellence and in-depth local knowledge. The firm has been ranked in various practice areas by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, including Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Projects and Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Restructuring and Insolvency, TMT, and Tax. Additionally, DFDL's partners have been acknowledged among Thailand's Top 100 Lawyers, reflecting their significant contributions to the legal sector.

Client service is a cornerstone of DFDL's approach, with the firm emphasizing practical, commercially focused, and innovative advice tailored to each client's unique needs. Clients have praised DFDL for its accessibility, knowledge, and ability to balance legal and practical advice, particularly in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm's commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted legal partner in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region.

About DFDL Legal & Tax

Founded in 1994


Practice areas
Business
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

DFDL Legal & Tax provides comprehensive legal and tax services to businesses across Southeast and South Asia, assisting clients with corporate and commercial matters, complex cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, energy, mining, infrastructure, taxation, and employment. The firm has extensive experience advising on major projects, including power and real estate developments, and is recognized for its technical excellence, creativity, and integrity.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Employment & Labor

DFDL's Employment practice offers comprehensive legal services to ensure clients' human resources documentation and policies comply with local laws across Southeast Asia. The firm drafts employment agreements, internal regulations, and consultancy contracts tailored to each jurisdiction's requirements. Their expertise encompasses advising on employee entitlements, working hours, foreign worker restrictions, transfers, terminations, severance, retirement, and dispute resolution. DFDL has successfully guided clients through complex employment matters, including large-scale redundancies and collective bargaining negotiations, demonstrating a deep understanding of regional labor laws and practices.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

DFDL's Dispute Resolution practice adeptly manages the rising commercial disputes stemming from rapid investment growth in Southeast and South Asia. Leveraging deep regional market understanding, the firm guides clients through both conventional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Their tailored services encompass a broad spectrum, including corporate conflicts, regulatory compliance issues, banking and finance disputes, real estate matters, restructuring and insolvency cases, energy and infrastructure disagreements, employment disputes, and tax controversies. Notable engagements include assisting Carlsberg Myanmar with comprehensive dispute resolution support, representing Grab Myanmar in litigation over an alleged non-disclosure agreement breach, and advising Japan Tobacco International on a customs duty dispute in Cambodia.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Real Estate

DFDL's Real Estate and Hospitality team delivers comprehensive legal and tax services throughout all phases of real estate projects across Southeast Asia. They assist developers, investors, and financiers in sectors such as commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Their expertise encompasses project finance, construction contracts, leasing, acquisitions, and disposals. The team also provides guidance on hospitality projects, including hotels, resorts, and casinos, as well as support for construction compliance and real estate-related dispute resolution.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

Media, Technology and Telecoms

DFDL's Media, Technology, and Telecoms (TMT) practice offers comprehensive legal and tax services tailored to the dynamic needs of clients in these sectors. Leveraging extensive experience with leading technology companies, the team provides commercially focused advice to navigate the complexities of emerging markets. Their expertise encompasses regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and data privacy, ensuring clients achieve their strategic objectives in the rapidly evolving TMT landscape. The practice is led by Vinay Ahuja, who brings in-depth knowledge and insights to support clients across the region.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law

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