Corporate & Commercial

THAILAND | MYANMAR | CAMBODIA | LAOS
Overview

We are proficient in legal advice and transactional assistance, commercial and legal issues, as well as timely coordination, suitable for any business transactions.In this capacity we offer our assistance to cover all legal requirements including but not limited to; document preparation, disposal of real estate, joint-ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate registration, registrations of VAT, tax identity, factory and machinery, an arrangement of company limited and public company limited shareholder meetings, in compliance with all related laws and regulations, legal due diligence.

What we do

Corporate Registration
• Modification of Registered Transaction
• VAT Registration
• Capital Decreases
• Capital Increases

Company Secretarial Services
• Legal Compliances

License & Permission
• Recruitment Company License
• Money Changers License
• Import & Export License
• BOI Registration

Drafting & Reviewing Contract
• Joint – Venture Agreement
• Franchise Agreement
• Distribution Agreement
• Lease Agreement

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Breach of Contract

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

When a breach of contract occurs or is alleged, one or both parties may wish to have the contract enforced according to its provisions, or they may attempt to recover for any financial damage resulting from the alleged breach.

What we do

• Advise on the breach of contract dispute.

• Delivering legal notice to demand the remedy or terminate contracts.
• Filing a breach of contract lawsuit, as well as the alternatives.

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Family Law

THAILAND
Overview

We are passionate about Thai legal issues and would like to guide you through the potential minefield that is the Thai legal system.

What we do

CHILD CUSTODY
We provide the legal service for child custody issues in Thailand usually arise when spouses having children are divorcing. Child custody is often an issue for a divorced couple who has already had children outside wedlock.

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT
Under the laws of Thailand, these agreements are governed by Thai Civil and Commercial Code. To ensure your prenuptial agreement is enforceable, it is necessary to seek for expert legal advice from a Thai lawyer and also someone familiar with your home country laws.

WILL AND TESTAMENT AND INHERITANCE RIGHTS
Wills in Thailand need to meet very exact requirements to be considered valid.

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Fraud & Corruption

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

Handling of any allegations of fraud or corruption, including investigations and eventual disciplinary actions and/or filing of civil or criminal charges.

What we do

• Fraud and white-collar crime dispute

• Money laundering dispute
• Investigation

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Insurance

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We are also expertise in the insurance sector, which allows us to provide a legal and rigorous transactional assistance to insurance companies taking you to select the best choice.

Our expertise includes, but not limited to, drafting and reviewing insurance agreements, assessing recovery chance and debt negotitation, providing legal opinions respecting claims analysis and coverage, summarizing factual backgrounds of litigation cases, being a legal consultant to assist an arrangement of a company conversion from Limited Company to Public Limited Company, in accordance with legal requirements of the Non-Life Insurance Act (No.2) B.E.2551 and corporate registrations and maintenance service.

What we do

Consultancy for insurance company
• Litigation
• Arbitration

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Innovation & IP

THAILAND | MYANMAR | CAMBODIA | LAOS| JAPAN DESK
Overview

At ILAWASIA, we are committed to providing comprehensive and innovative intellectual property (IP) solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses, startups, and venture capital-backed enterprises. With extensive experience across various aspects of IP law—including trademarks, trade names, industrial designs, inventions, copyrights, geographical indications, trade secrets, and domain names—we support clients in protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual assets.

Our services encompass IP due diligence, prosecution and registration, customs recordal, enforcement, and litigation for both domestic and international clients. Additionally, we offer strategic counsel on IP-related agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Confidentiality Agreements, Co-Existence Agreements, and Licensing Agreements, ensuring our clients’ interests are safeguarded at every stage.

Recognizing the critical role of innovation and venture capital in today’s business landscape, we also assist emerging businesses and investors in navigating the complexities of IP commercialization, licensing, and portfolio management. By integrating legal expertise with a business-driven approach, we help our clients secure, enforce, and optimize their IP assets while maintaining cost efficiency and strategic growth.

What we do

Intellectual Property (IP) Protection & Strategy
• Patenet Services
• Trademark & Brand Protection
• Copyright & Design Protection
• Trade Secrets & Confidentiality
• IP Licensing & Commercialization

Innovation & Technology Advisory
• R&D Legal Support
• Technology Transfer & Commercialization
• Emerging Technologies & Digital Innovation
• Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection

Venture Capital & Startup Legal Advisory
• Startup & Fundraising Support
• Venture Capital & Private Equity
• IP Valuation & Due Diligence for Investors

Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
• IP Litigation & Arbitration
• Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection
• Domain Name & Online IP Protection

Why ILAWASIA?

Cross-Border Expertise: Covering IP protection and venture capital investments across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Strong Industry Network: Connections with tech incubators, investors, and regulators.

Tailored Legal Solutions: Customized support for innovators, startups, and investors to navigate legal and commercial challenges.

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Investigation

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We can provide a comprehensive range of specialized legal, regulatory, and practical counsel on internal investigations, white-collar defense, compliance, and anti-corruption matters. Our ILAWASIA team has knowledge of local business customs and cultures and can assist you across international borders.

What we do

• Internal and regulatory investigations
• Corporate Investigation
• Anti-corruption and bribery
• Anti-money laundering
• Fraud
• Sanctions
• Cyber security issues
• Legal Due diligence

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Japan Desk

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

In May 2023, ILAWASIA Co., Ltd. launched new practice group namely Japan Desk, which aims to provide comprehensive support and provide legal services to Japanese businesses and individuals.

Leading our Japan Desk are Somphob Rodboon, Managing Partner, and Gensei Ohama (大濵 巌生), a highly experienced Senior Associate. With his extensive knowledge of Japanese business practices and legal expertise, Gensei is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and support to our esteemed Japanese clients. Together, they bring an extensive experience and expertise in various legal practice areas, with a particular focus on the Japanese market. Our team’s depth of experience allows us to better understand the unique needs and challenges faced by our Japanese clients across different legal issues. We are committed to providing comprehensive support and legal services to Japanese companies operating in our jurisdiction, as well as foreign companies seeking to enter the Japanese market.

In addition to our legal expertise, we offer fluent English and Japanese language capabilities within our team, enabling us to communicate effectively with our Japanese clients, ensuring seamless collaboration and understanding throughout the legal process.

We are actively seeking to broaden our client base and establish long-term relationships with Japanese individuals, businesses, and law firms and we are eager to provide valuable legal guidance and support tailored to client’s specific requirements.

What we do

• Corporate and Commercial
• Intellectual Property
• Litigation and Arbitration
• Investigation and Compliance
• Fraud and Corruption
• Labour Laws
• Breach of Contract

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Labour Law

THAILAND | MYANMAR | CAMBODIA | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We counsel and guide as well as retaining us to take care of employee contracts and visa applications and also review contract agreement before the worker starts to work as your employee to make sure it complies directly to Thai Law, which will actually save your money over hiring dedicated Human Resources staffs. Our team has expertise in Thai Law and related articles so we assist our clients with employment disputes in court.

What we do

• Employment Disputes
• Employee Benefits and Compensation
• Employment Agreements
• Foreigner Work Permits
• Statutory Welfare Benefits
• Severance & Retrenchment Management

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

THAILAND | MYANMAR | CAMBODIA | LAOS | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We provide comprehensive litigation and dispute resolution services.

Our team of qualified lawyers, constant market update and cumulative experience, forms the right combination to help developing legal strategies and represents clients in disputes and resolution.

In addition, our proven experience in negotiation and mediation is vital to reducing costs and ensuring maximum benefit to our customers.

What we do

• Civil case
• Criminal case
• Arbitration
• Execution
• Negotiation
• Other cases i.e. Labour, Family, and Intellectual Property

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M&A

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

Our seasoned M&A partner delivers seamless advice by leveraging expertise, industry knowledge, commercial aspects, and sophisticated transactional methodologies to maximize deal certainty as well as the desired value and synergies for our customers’ transactions.

Our team combines tax, employment, intellectual property, foreign investment, and commercial expertise to manage all legal and regulatory consequences of a transaction in order to decrease business risk and provide a comprehensive, high-value solution.

We assist our customers at all stages of their deals, including deal structure (including asset carve-out), tax planning, negotiation, closing, and post-transaction restructuring and integration.

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Media Law

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We have an intensive experience in the field of telecommunication and broadcasting businesses. We sought to provide our clients with the best legal strategy and advice to ensure that their business has been complied with the laws and regulation concerning to the area of telecommunication and broadcasting.

What we do

The firm’s works  involve drafting and reviewing any kind of legal documents such as Casting Agreement, Production Agreement, Licensing Agreement and Copyright Agreement etc.

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Personal Injury Lawyers

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

Whether you’ve been injured in an accident or suffered due to someone else’s negligence, our team of expert personal injury lawyers is here to fight for your rights. We provide professional, compassionate legal support tailored to your unique case.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Car Accidents: If you’ve been injured in a road accident, we help you secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Workplace Injuries: From construction site accidents to office injuries, we’ll guide you through the process of claiming compensation for workplace-related incidents.
Medical Malpractice: When healthcare providers are negligent, we help hold them accountable for injuries caused due to malpractice or medical errors.
Slip and Fall Accidents: We assist clients in claiming damages for injuries sustained from slip and fall accidents in public or private properties.

Product Liability: If a defective product caused your injury, our lawyers will help you seek compensation from manufacturers or distributors.

What we do

Thorough Investigation: We conduct a detailed investigation into your accident or injury to build a strong case, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and consulting with experts.

Negotiating with Insurance Companies and Counterparty: Let us handle negotiations with insurance companies, ensuring you don’t settle for less than you deserve.
Court Representation: If a fair settlement isn’t reached, we’re prepared to take your case to court and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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Powers, Energy & Major Projects

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

The firm provides major projects and project financing advice to sponsors, project and construction (EPC contract of major projects and energy projects) businesses, governments, and lenders worldwide. We offer our customers an integrated service in all aspects of project work and mobilize our professional talents in all areas of law.

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Real Estate

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We represent developers, owners, private and institutional investors, investment funds, lenders and underwriters in the acquisition, development, construction, management, operation leasing and financing of all types of real estate assets.

Our lawyers have advised Thai and international clients on many of the largest and most innovative real estate transactions in the Thai market, due to foreign and domestic investment in Thailand’s real estate sector.

We also regularly liaise with Thai government authorities in connection with land use rights, mortgage registrations, hotel and other licensing matters, obtaining and maintaining construction, environmental and other property- related permits, title deed ownership issues, as well as general planning and construction- related regulation and compliance.

What we do

• Cadastral Survey
• Real Estate Registration
• Transfer of ownership
• Registration of a lease
• Registration of servitude
• Land Merging

Our Real Estate Service recognized as one of the Best Property Lawyers in Bangkok, Thailand, certified by Cleverthai https://www.cleverthai.com/best-property-lawyers-bangkok/

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Tax

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

The firm provide comprehensive legal advice covering all areas of tax law to helping clients achieve their business objectives, obtain tax benefits, and reduce tax responsibilities and liabilities. The firm also advise on various tax matters including income tax, excise tax, customs tax, specific business tax, property and land tax, double tax treaties, stamp duties, etc.

What we do

Our experience includes advising on tax planning, international tax and transfer pricing, and tax investigations and litigation.

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Visa & Work Permit

THAILAND | JAPAN DESK
Overview

We are capable of arranging the relevant applications for procurement of the Non-Immigrant Visas, Work Permits, and Residence Permits.

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Accounting Services

THAILAND
Overview

ILAWASIA offers professional accounting and auditing services tailored to meet the needs of businesses operating in Thailand. Our goal is to ensure compliance with Thai financial regulations while providing accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making.Our services are designed to simplify your financial processes, reduce administrative burdens, and maintain transparency for stakeholders.

What we do

1. Accounting and Tax (Monthly)
• Recording daily financial transactions to maintain accurate books. (Excludes in-house documents such as invoices and receipts.)
• Submission of Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) to comply with Thai tax regulations. (Excludes other taxes like PND.1 and Social Security Fund.)

Benefits:
• Timely compliance with tax obligations.
• Accurate transaction records for smooth financial operations.


2. Financial Reporting (Yearly)
• Preparation of Unaudited Financial Statements.
• Preparing and filing Corporate Income Tax.
• Filing Audited Financial Statements and submitting shareholder lists to the Department of Business Development.
• Preparing meeting minutes to approve financial statements and appoint auditors.

(Excludes other agenda items such as dividend payments and director rotation.)

Benefits:
• Transparent reporting for stakeholders.
• Compliance with corporate governance requirements.


3. Auditing by CPA (Yearly)
• Issuing audited financial statements in accordance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards for Non-Publicly Accountable Entities (NPAEs) by a certified CPA.Benefits:
• Independent verification of financial statements.
• Enhanced credibility with regulators and investors.

Why Choose ILAWASIA for Accounting Services?

• Our team ensures full compliance with local laws and standards.
• Benefit from our combined legal and accounting expertise for holistic business solutions.
• Streamlined processes to save time and reduce errors.

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