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Ms. Piyanuj Ratprasatporn (Corporate, M&A, Immigration)
Ms. Cynthia Pornavalai (Banking & Finance, Japanese Unit)
Mr. Santhapat Periera (International Trade)
Ms. Pimvimol Vipamaneerut (Labor, Transportation)
Ms. Sriwan Puapondh (Taxation & Customs)
Mr. Chinachart Vatanasuchart (Transportation)

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Ms. Piyanuj Ratprasatporn:  Nominated as one of the leading lawyers in the Corporate Immigration area in the International Who's Who Legal Series 2001, 2002, 2003. Listed in The Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a leading individual in the area of Corporate/M&A in Thailand, 2002-2008.

Mrs. Cynthia Pornavalai:  Founding Member, International Insolvency Institute, 2003.

Ms. Sriwan Puapondh: Listed in The Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a leading individual in the area of Taxation in Thailand, 2003-2008. Ranked as a "Recommended individual" in the Tax area by Which Lawyer? Yearbook, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Member of the Working Group for Studying and Advising on the Amendment of the Revenue Code of the Federation of Accounting Professions under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King.  Recognized as one of the world’s leading tax advisors, Tax Directors Handbook, 2009.  Identified as a prominent practitioner in the tax field by PLC’s Cross-Border Tax on Corporate Transactions Handbook, 2009.  Nominated as a candidate for inclusion in the 2008 Edition commemorating the International WHO'S WHO Historical Society’s 80th year.  Nominated for inclusion into the Princeton Premier Business Leaders and Professionals Honors 2008–2009 Edition

Mr. Santhapat Periera is an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies and Advisor to two Thai Parliament Sub-Committees.  Selected as a candidate for inclusion in the Continental WHO'S WHO Registry of Business Leaders, 2007.  Included in the special First Edition of Marquis Who's Who in Asia, 2006

BANKING AND FINANCE

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The group deals with various banking and finance issues from regulatory reviews to advice on and drafting of loan and securities transactions.

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Regularly assists clients in (1) conducting due diligence work for acquisition of businesses in Thailand; (2) applying for investment promotions, alien business licenses, and other necessary licenses or permits to operate business in Thailand; (3) negotiating and drafting, among other things, Sales and Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture/Shareholders Agreements; Distribution Agreements, Logistics Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Employment Agreements, Leasing Agreements,  Assignments of Rights and Obligations; (4) establishing nonprofit organizations, foundations, trade associations, churches, and educational institutions in Thailand; (5) corporate restructuring to prepare for listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and/or transforming status of private limited companies to public limited companies.

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The Employment Group provides advice and assistance to clients on various aspects of Thai labor law and employment matters, e.g., labor protection, workmen’s compensation, social security, labor unions, termination of employment, and labor litigation.  Services provided include reviewing and preparing employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, consultant agreements, and company work rules and regulations. 

TAXATION

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The Taxation Group is headed by Sriwan Puapondh, who has more than 20 years of experience as a tax specialist.  The group provides consultation on various matters related to taxation, including tax planning for individuals and juristic persons, tax planning for cross-border transactions, drafting appeals, and representing clients in tax settlements/appeals with the Thai tax authority.