Price Sanond

Consumer Protection and Regulatory Compliance

We are at the forefront in this field, representing a growing body of clients in relation to issues arising under Thailand’s rapidly developing consumer protection and competition legislation.  We can assist not merely by advising once allegations or claims have been made, but by advising on best practices to minimize risks and reduce potential liability before problems arise.

We serve as counsel to several large food and beverage companies, and regularly liaise with Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration on a range of issues.

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Corporate/M&A

We are particularly strong in the field of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions.  We represent numerous large multinational corporate clients, offering the full range of services from incorporation to compliance. The creation of joint ventures in Thailand to meet with both local legal requirements and the business and management imperatives of foreign clients is a specialty.

We also have extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, usually involving cross-border transactions. We are no strangers to “hostile” acquisitions by foreign entities.  We have successfully advised clients on all aspects of M&A implementation, including public company takeovers and mergers, corporate reconstructions, and resolving the full range of regulatory issues that can arise in M&A transactions.

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Dispute Resolution

We have a full time litigation and dispute resolution department with experience handling a variety of commercial disputes.  Members of the litigation department have successfully handled cases in Thailand’s Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, Administrative Courts, Bankruptcy Courts and Labour Courts.

Our dispute resolution department is experienced in the handling of arbitration matters before the Thai Arbitration Institute and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, as well as ad hoc arbitrations in Thailand under such rules as UNCITRAL, the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce.  The team has also played a significant role in arbitration proceedings conducted under Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules and under the rules of the International Center for the Settlement of Arbitration Disputes in Washington, D.C.

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Employment & Labour

Our attorneys are well acquainted with the intricacies of Thai employment and labour law, as well as the practicalities of workplace relations and dealing with the Labour Court.  We have experience in such areas as non-compete agreements, trade secrets, severance, work rules, executive litigation and transactional labour issues.

We also counsel clients in all aspects of employment including employment contracts and compensation, investigations and internal compliance audits. We take a pragmatic view on labour matters and are always mindful of our clients' reputation as employers.

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Intellectual Property

We act regularly in relation to registration, licensing and prosecution of trademark and patent rights and have broad experience in advising on technology transfer and franchising arrangements.  We are dedicated to maximizing the value and security of our clients’ intellectual property.  Our attorneys work closely with clients across a range of industries, tailoring solutions to meet their particular needs. Across all businesses, technology and globalisation have meant that intellectual property issues are of growing importance.  We can advise companies how their global strategies should be implemented locally for the protection and use of their intellectual property.

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Property

We have substantial expertise and experience in real estate matters.  We have handled hundreds of transactions involving the sale, leasing and mortgaging of real property.  In property matters, we have represented a number of local and multinational corporations, and are able to combine our property, environment and planning expertise to offer a comprehensive package of services to clients.

Our services to clients include all dealing with corporate real estate, property development, government, planning and environment, retail, industrial, commercial and residential, tourism and hospitality.

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Visas & Work Permits

As many foreign business operators in Thailand can attest, work permit and visa issues are significant matters that, if not handled correctly, can place an entire business in jeopardy.  We have the necessary experience and expertise to ensure that expatriates secure timely issuance of the authorizations and approvals required for our clients’ businesses to function smoothly.

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