Banking & Finance
DFDL Thailand's Banking & Finance practice offers comprehensive legal and tax services to domestic and international banks, sponsors, private and institutional investors, insurance companies, development banks, and state-owned enterprises. The team specializes in acquisition finance, cross-border lending, fintech, loan syndication, project finance, regulatory and corporate banking, structured finance, trade finance, derivatives, and offshore products. By combining international experience with local legal expertise, DFDL Thailand assists clients in navigating the complexities of emerging markets, providing commercially focused advice tailored to each client's needs.
Business
DFDL Thailand's Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice offers comprehensive legal services to clients across sectors such as energy, financial services, technology, aviation, industrials, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. The team provides expert guidance on market entry, foreign direct investment, business expansion, M&A transactions, and venture capital deals. Their in-depth understanding of local legal systems, regulatory frameworks, and business practices enables them to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of each client. DFDL Thailand's Corporate and M&A practice is recognized for its ability to navigate complex transactions and provide strategic advice that aligns with clients' business objectives.
Corporate & Commercial
DFDL Thailand's Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the complexities of corporate activities and local business realities. With a deep understanding of local legal systems, regulatory regimes, and business practices, the firm assists clients in designing, conducting, and evaluating international corporate, commercial, and financial services. Their experience spans various industry sectors, including real estate, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, manufacturing, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, and transport. DFDL Thailand provides services to secure market entry, covering all aspects of Thai law from the feasibility phase through to the operational stages of investment projects.
Employment & Labor
DFDL Thailand'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.
Energy, Environment & ESG
DFDL Thailand's Energy, Environment & ESG practice offers comprehensive legal and tax services to clients involved in energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. The team advises governments, financial institutions, developers, and investors on project development, financing, and acquisitions, contributing to nationally significant projects. Their extensive experience spans innovative, landmark energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. Since 1994, they have been committed to providing high-quality and tailored legal services to clients in the energy and infrastructure sector.
Intellectual Property
DFDL Thailand offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients with the registration, protection, and enforcement of their IP rights. The firm's expertise encompasses trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, ensuring that clients' innovations and brands are safeguarded in compliance with Thai regulations. DFDL's team provides strategic advice on IP portfolio management, licensing agreements, and dispute resolution, catering to businesses across various industries seeking to navigate the complexities of intellectual property law in Thailand.
Lawsuits & Disputes
DFDL Thailand's Dispute Resolution Practice Group offers comprehensive legal services to address a wide range of disputes, including commercial and contract disagreements, shareholder conflicts, partnership issues, bankruptcy and insolvency cases, energy disputes, and real estate and construction matters. The team comprises Thai and international legal advisers experienced in both conventional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. They have participated in arbitration proceedings under various rules, including UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID, SIAC, THAC, CIETAC, and HKIAC. By leveraging their deep understanding of the regional market and legal systems, DFDL Thailand provides tailored strategies to effectively resolve complex cross-border disputes for their clients.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
DFDL Thailand'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.
Real Estate
DFDL Thailand's Real Estate and Hospitality team offers comprehensive legal and tax services across all phases of real estate projects, assisting 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.
