The practice at Baker McKenzie LLP is led by Dhiraphol Suwanprateep, whose expertise covers regulatory frameworks around privacy and security, as well as negotiating and drafting commercial contracts for the provision of telecoms services. ‘Exceptional’ Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya has experience in data protection, cybersecurity and complex technology matters, and Pattaraphan Paiboon advises on mandates concerning telecoms and broadcasting, while Siranya Rhuvattana left the firm in March 2022. The practice counts cloud computing, licensing, digital media, as well as data protection and privacy matters, in its workload.

Counting multinational conglomerates, public-listed companies and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, Formichella & Sritawat handles the full range of matters, concerning cloud services, data centre outsourcing, data privacy, as well as e-commerce licensing and broadcasting. The practice also acts for foreign entities on entering and expanding into Thailand’s digital economy and technology sector. Praised for his ‘deep knowledge in the telecoms space’, John Formichella leads the team and has demonstrable experience in technology transactions, while Naytiwut Jamallsawat focuses on data protection, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance matters.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ ‘strong’ practice has demonstrable experience across a broad range of matters, concerning artificial intelligence, blockchain, crowdfunding, cybersecurity, data protection and digital currencies. The team is headed by Charuwan Charoonchitsathian, who advises on telecoms, fintech and artificial intelligence mandates, and IP expert Suebsiri Taweepon, who focuses on technology transfers and IP rights for technology-related matters. The practice also counts on the expertise of Nopparat Lalitkomon, who specialises in data protection and cybersecurity work. Key clients include multinational content distributors and developers, digital business operators, e-commerce and social media platforms, technology manufacturers and telecoms providers, among others.

Allen & Overy (Thailand) Co, Ltd regularly acts for TMT-sector clients, as well as government entities, regulators and financial institutions, on banking, IP and regulatory issues, in addition to litigation and outsourcing matters. Managing partner and practice leader Suparerk Auychai advises on high-profile M&As and capital markets transactions in the telecoms and technology sectors, while senior consultant Dumnern Subpaisarn focuses on data protection and cyber security mandates, IT transactions and regulatory compliance issues. The practice, which is noted for its capability in TMT-related M&As, joint ventures and capital markets transactions, continues to rely on the expertise of senior counsel Stephen Jaggs.

DFDL Legal & Tax’s TMT team is collectively led by Audray Souche, Guillaume Massin, Vinay Ahuja, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong. Counting Thai and international corporations, government entities, non-profit organisations and start-ups among its key list of clients, the practice is noted for its capability in advising on securities and regulatory issues surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency in Thailand. Rueangkul regularly acts for fintech and technology start-ups in corporate transactions, while Ahuja advises on blockchain matters and cryptocurrencies.

Samata Masagee leads DLA Piper’s TMT team and focuses on technology M&As, start-up investments, telecoms matters and data protection issues. The practice, which frequently relies on the expertise of litigator Don Rojanapenkul in contentious matters, has demonstrable experience advising on a broad range domestic and cross-border mandates, concerning technology and telecoms, as well as media, sports and entertainment. Recently, the team has seen an increase in M&A transactions across the TMT sector, in addition to data protection work.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s expertise extends to matters concerning digital payments and digital platforms, as well as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, and has demonstrable capability advising on corporate transactions relating to e-commerce, fintech and cryptocurrency. Stephen John Bennett and Yaowarote Klinboon, who advise TMT sector clients on M&As and capital markets transactions, jointly lead the team. Key clients include multinational companies and start-ups, venture capital and fintech entities, in addition to well-known social media platforms.

Supawat Srirungruang and Saroj Jongsaritwang jointly lead the TMT team at R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited, which acts for domestic and international clients on implementation projects concerning compliance issues with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act. Srirungruang has experience in data protection and advises on regulatory compliance matters in the TMT sector, while Jongsaritwang handles M&As, as well as banking and finance mandates, in the technology arena. Senior associate Yingrak Treesaranuwattana, who focuses on e-commerce and e-payment issues, is another key member of the team.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners has experience across a broad range of matters, concerning advertising and broadcasting, data protection and e-commerce, as well as corporate and commercial work. Phisit Dejchaiyasak represents telecoms and internet service providers in high-profile disputes. Since publication, Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt departed.

Kudun & Partners’ ‘commercially-oriented’ digital practice focuses on matters pertaining to cryptocurrency, digital assets, cybersecurity and data protection issues, online payment systems, as well as regulatory compliance. Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul, who advises on corporate transactions in the TMT sector, including technology start-ups and e-commerce mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Saravut Krailadsiri, who acts for telecoms and technology clients on compliance issues. Senior associate Koraphot Jirachocksubsin is noted for his expertise in data protection, fintech and cybersecurity.

Wilailuk Okanurak, who acts for domestic and regional clients across the telecoms and technology sectors, leads the team at Linklaters, which advises on matters concerning network infrastructure development, data commercialisation and data protection. Additionally, the practice has seen an increase in compliance work relating to the Thai Personal Data Protection Act. Other key contacts in the team include Wanwisar Nakarat, who has experience in e-commerce mandates and projects involving satellites, and Sutthipong Koohasaneh, who advises on TMT-related transactions.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited acts for film production, telecoms and technology companies on regulatory issues and commercial agreements, with a particular focus in the fintech sector. The team, which is noted for its capability in handling contentious matters, is led by Christopher Osborne, who focuses on technology transactions, while Sydney-based Alan Polivnick handles commercial, employment and regulatory mandates in the TMT sector.