Baker McKenzie LLP’s tax team is collectively led by Pornapa Luengwattanakit, Panya Sittisakonsin, Aek Tantisattamo, Nopporn Charoenkitraj and Geoffrey Soh. The practice handles all aspects of tax planning and transactions, and has demonstrable experience advising on tax controversy, tax audits, customs privileges, use of customs-free zones and FTAs. Luengwattanakit acts for local and multinational clients on tax and customs issues, including investigations, while Sittisakonsin advises on tax structures, offshore investments and tax planning, in addition to litigation. The practice also counts on the expertise of Sirirasi Gobpradit, who works across the automotive, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and insurance sectors.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ ‘exceptional’ team is led by Auaychai Sukawong, who advises on tax structuring for inbound and outbound investment in the ASEAN region. The practice, which has experience across the consumer products, commerce and trade, and energy sectors, relies on the expertise of senior associate Peerapong Pornpipatkul, who focuses on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings and M&A transactions. Corporate tax issues, transfer pricing, international tax and personal income tax matters also take up a large portion of the team’s workload.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd.’s ‘knowledgeable and informative’ team is led by Sumet Mingmongkolmitr, who has experience advising on bilateral agreements entered into by the Thai government for the avoidance of double taxation, and the prevention of fiscal evasion relating to taxes on income. Other key areas of expertise include acting for high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations on their tax operations in Thailand, in addition to corporate tax matters, customs duty exemptions and joint venture tax considerations. Associate Sudarat Jirakietwattana is another key member of the team.

DFDL Legal & Tax advises on domestic and cross-border matters, including tax-related issues pertaining to M&A transactions, as well as income tax, capital gains tax and transfer pricing mandates. With demonstrable experience across the hospitality, technology and manufacturing sectors, the practice frequently advises international investors on tax structuring and restructuring, as well as planning and management. The team is led by Jack Sheehan, who focuses on the tax structuring of investments, in addition to corporate and international tax planning, and Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, who handles regulatory compliance matters. Jonathan Blaine remains a key contact in the group.

Boutique firm Prompt Legal Services ‘has a thorough foundation and knowledge of tax law and regulation in Thailand’. Promboon Sookatup leads the team and advises clients on tax planning for corporate structures, commercial transactions and M&A projects. With experience across the manufacturing and logistics, real estate, hospitality and telecoms sectors, the practice frequently represents clients in tax disputes with government authorities, including the Revenue Department.

Kudun & Partners’ workload includes domestic and cross-border M&A investment structuring and tax optimisation matters, as well as transfer pricing, tax-related disputes, estate tax planning and indirect tax issues. Chinawat Assavapokee, who advises on estate tax planning and indirect tax mandates, jointly leads the team alongside ‘knowledgeable’ Saravut Krailadsiri, who focuses on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings and cross-border M&As.

LawAlliance Limited has demonstrable experience across the oil and gas, financial services, insurance and telecoms sectors, and ‘offers clear-cut advice’ on matters concerning tax planning, as well as tax-related disputes. The team is led by Piphob Veraphong, who acts for clients on tax planning issues, with a focus on international transactions and upstream oil and gas mandates. The practice also relies on the expertise of Rachanee Prasongprasit, who focuses on tax audits and appeals.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd works domestically and internationally, advising local and international clients, as well as high net-worth individuals, on cross-border tax structures, tax planning and compliance matters. The team is jointly led by associate Budhima Kerdsiri, who advises on tax compliance, appeal and refund issues, and counsel Vullope Techakasin, who has experience in tax disputes. Well-rounded Chavalit Uttasart is another key contact.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited acts for clients on the tax aspects of M&As, transfer pricing and corporate restructurings. The team is led by Praphan Phichaiwatkomol, who advises on tax issues arising out of inbound and outbound investments, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements, as well as corporate and commercial transactions.