List of English speaking lawyers in Thailand - Updated: April 2017 English Speaking Lawyers in Thailand Prepared by British Embassy, Bangkok www.gov.uk/world/thailand The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Thailand. It is provided on the understanding that we the British Embassy in Bangkok do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer. Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information. Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such. Advisory note about the legal profession in Thailand There is no restriction on any Thai national, with or without a law degree, to offer you legal advice. However, only lawyers accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand are licensed to give you legal advice and represent you in a court of law in Thailand. These licences are restricted to Thai nationals only who have received appropriate qualifications and training and they must follow professional ethics and their code of conduct. Foreign nationals, regardless of their qualifications and licence to practice in other countries are not permitted to provide advice or represent you within the Thai legal jurisdiction but can obtain a limited licence with an appropriate permit entitling them to offer advisory services in foreign and international law (i.e. become a foreign legal consultant) The Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association are responsible for regulating those lawyers who are their members. If you wish to complain about your lawyer conduct you may submit your concerns directly with them. Similarly, you may contact the appropriate authority of any foreign national lawyer operating in Thailand within the country that they are regulated. Regulatory Authority Jurisdiction Website Telephone Lawyers Council of Thailand Thailand www.lawyerscouncil.or.th 1167 Legal Services Ombudsman UK www.legalombudsman.org.uk +441212453050 Solicitors Regulatory Authority England and Wales www.sra.org.uk +441213296800
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List of English speaking lawyers in Thailand - Updated: April 2017
English Speaking Lawyers in Thailand
Prepared by British Embassy, Bangkok
www.gov.uk/world/thailand
The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Thailand. It is provided on the understanding that we the British Embassy in Bangkok do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
Advisory note about the legal profession in Thailand
There is no restriction on any Thai national, with or without a law degree, to offer you legal advice. However, only lawyers accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand are licensed to give you legal advice and represent you in a court of law in Thailand. These licences are restricted to Thai nationals only who have received appropriate qualifications and training and they must follow professional ethics and their code of conduct.
Foreign nationals, regardless of their qualifications and licence to practice in other countries are not permitted to provide advice or represent you within the Thai legal jurisdiction but can obtain a limited licence with an appropriate permit entitling them to offer advisory services in foreign and international law (i.e. become a foreign legal consultant)
The Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association are responsible for regulating those lawyers who are their members. If you wish to complain about your lawyer conduct you may submit your concerns directly with them. Similarly, you may contact the appropriate authority of any foreign national lawyer operating in Thailand within the country that they are regulated.
• They have 90 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand. They also have 3 foreign national lawyerslicensed to practice in England and Wales
• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their legal services covers all areas of law• They have experience of representing 700 British clients and companies• A pro bono scheme is available for charitable causes and individuals• Legal services can be provided in Thai, English and 6 other languages• Their office is located in Bangkok. They have international offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Mhin City, Jakarta, Vientiane,
Phnom Penh and Yangon
• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
They have 6 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand.
They also have 6 foreign national lawyers licensed to practice in other countries including the UK.
They are accredited by the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand, the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority & the UK LawSociety.
They specialise in Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate & Wills, Media, Immigration, Torts, Family, Private Client,Employment, Commercial and Company laws. They also cover UK, ASEAN and International laws and otherlegal jurisdiction.
They have over 6 years’ experience representing British nationals in Thailand.
They can offer a limited pro bono service.
Legal services can be provided in Thai and English with 8 other languages.
Their office in located in Bangkok and they have associate offices in Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket, KohSamui, Isaan/Ubon and Hat Yai. They have an international office in the UK and other cities around the World.
Office in England with 3 Thai / Foreign Registered Lawyers with the SRA.
• They have 10 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand. They also have 3 foreign national lawyerslicensed to practice in other countries including the UK
• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association• Their areas of practice are Corporate, Commercial, Company, Finance, Property, Employment, Intellectual
Property and Immigration laws, civil litigation and arbitration.• They have 25 years experience representing British nationals• No fees are charged for the first appointment• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English
• They have 3 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice are Criminal, Civil, Probate and Family laws• They have experience of representing British nationals• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• They can offer attendance for detainees at police stations or prisons in Bangkok free of charge• They can provide pro bono 2 times free of charge.• They have set fees for some legal services• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
• They have 3 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice are in Civil and Criminal Law and Litigation• They have experience of representing British nationals• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: Bangkok but can cover other provinces within Thailand upon agreement
CHANCHINAT& LEEDS COMPANY LIMITED
Suite 10/154, Trendy Office Building,18th Floor, Sukkhumvit Road, Soi 13 Klongtoey Nua, Wattana Bangkok, 10110 Thailand
• They have 2 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand. They also have 1 foreign national lawyer
licensed to practice in the USA.
• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand
• Their areas of practice include Civil, Criminal, Litigation, Family, Property, Company, Corporate, Commercial,Employment, Intellectual Property laws and US immigration law.
• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: Bangkok but can cover other provinces within Thailand upon agreement
• They have 1 English speaking lawyer licensed to practice in Thailand. They also have 1 foreign national lawyer
licensed to practice in Australia.
• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association.• Their areas of practice include Civil, Criminal, Litigation, Family, Property, Company, Corporate, Commercial,
Employment, Intellectual Property laws and US immigration law.• They can offer a Pro Bono service in certain circumstances• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English and 4 other languages.• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: Bangkok
JUS LAW & CONSULT INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM 140 One Pacific Place, 9th FloorSuite 901, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
The Royal Place 96/66 Moo.1 Tel: +66 (76) 304353 Kathu, Kathu, Phuket 83120 Fax: +66 (76) 304356
This company has told us the following:
• They have 8 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association.• Their areas of practice include Contract and Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax & Income
Law, Corporate Law, Tort/Civics Law, Family Law, Equity, Wills, and Probate Law, Immigration Law, PropertyLaw, BOI – Promotion, Public Private Partners
• They have experience of representing British nationals since 2004• They have no set fees and defined billing rate• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their offices is in Bangkok and Phuket• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
MARUT BUNNAG INTERNATIONAL LAW OFFICE CO LTD
Forum Tower 22nd Floor, 184/130-136 Ratchadapisek Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
• They have 6 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association.• Their areas of practice include International Law, Family, Criminal, Civil, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, and
Commercial• They have experience of representing British nationals• They have some set fees and defined billing rate• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok
• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
• They have 6 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association.• Their areas of practice include Contract and Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax & Income
Law, Arbitration, Estate Planning, Family Law, Tort/Civics Law, Inheritance Law, Human Rights, Equity, Wills,Probate Law, Immigration, Property Law, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Administrative Law
• They have experience of representing British nationals since 2006• They can offer a Pro Bono service on charitable causes• They can provide free consultation and attending at arrest/detention are offered on charitable causes.• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok
• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
PRACHAYA VIJITPOKIN LAW OFFICE AND BUSINESS
10 Soi 20 Mithuna 5, Suthisan Road, Huay Kwang District Bangkok 10320 Thailand
• They have 2 English speaking lawyer licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include Civil, Criminal, Litigation, Employment, Equity, Wills, and Probate Law, Immigration,
International, Family and Property Laws and Visa Services.• They have experience of representing British nationals since 2000• They can offer a Pro Bono service in criminal cases• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
PRECISE LEGAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
47th Fl., Emprise Tower, Unite 4703 195 South Sathon Road Yanawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
• They have 6 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include Corporate, Employment, Contract, Family, Litigation, Civil and Criminal Laws• They have experience of representing British nationals• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English and 2 other languages• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
• They have 5 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include Business, Estate, Criminal Laws, Family, Employment, Tax• They have experience of representing British nationals• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Bangkok• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand
RSM ADVISORY (THAILAND) LIMITED
26th Floor, Sathorn City Tower 175 South Sathorn Road, Thungmahamek Sathorn, Bangkok 10120
This company has told us the following:
• They have 8 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include Corporate and Commercial Law, Contracts, Foreign Business Law, Board of Investment
Promotion, Property Law, Legal Due Diligence, Merger & Acquisition, Litigation, Debt Collection, Insolvency, Bankruptcy,Structuring Advisory, Labour Dispute, Tax Advisory, Tax Audit, Immigration, Visa And Work Permit, Residential Permit
• They have experience of representing British nationals since 2001• They can offer a Pro Bono service within certain circumstances• Legal services can be provided in Thai , English, and Japanese• Their office is located in Bangkok and they are part of the RSM international network in 120 locations• Geographical coverage: All provinces in Thailand• They have set fees for some legal services
• They have 4 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include in Criminal and Civil Litigation, Immigration, Employment, and Contract laws• They have experience of representing British nationals since 1989• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Krabi• Geographical coverage: Krabi and neighbouring provinces but can cover other provinces within Thailand upon
agreement• They have set fees for some legal services
• They have 4 English speaking lawyers licensed to practice in Thailand• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include in Criminal and Civil Litigation, Immigration, Employment, and Contract laws• They have experience of representing British nationals since 1989• Legal services can be provided in Thai and English• Their office is located in Krabi• Geographical coverage: Krabi and neighbouring provinces but can cover other provinces within Thailand upon
agreement• They have set fees for some legal services
• They have 1 English speaking lawyer licensed to practice in Thailand. They also have 1 foreign national lawyerlicensed to practice in Italy, official Court interpreter, English as first language.
• They are accredited with the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand• Their areas of practice include Criminal, Civil, Family and Commercial Law, Property and Real Estate Law,
Property Registration, Inheritance law, Executor Nomination, Last Will, Contracts, Extra-Judicial Agreements, Pre-Marriage Contract, Divorce, Company Registration, Court Interpreter.
• They have experience of representing British nationals for 30 years.• They offer Pro Bono service through embassy referrals• Legal services can be provided in English, Thai, French and Italian• Their office is located in Pattaya.• Geographical coverage: Chonburi and Bangkok provinces• They have some set fees and defined billing rate
List of English speaking lawyers in Thailand - Updated: April 2017
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Feedback Form for Customers
If you do decide to use any of the lawyers on this list, we would like to hear from you. While there is no obligation on your part to provide feedback on the services you receive, any feedback you can give us is helpful.
Once completed, you can return the form to the Embassy by post to the Consular Section, 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand or by email to [email protected]. An electronic version of the form is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thailand-list-of- lawyers. Thank you for your help.
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This list is provided by the Consular Section at the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of enquirers, but neither HM Government nor any official of the Consular Section takes responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the listed lawyers.
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION COMPANIES IN THAILAND Last updated: February 2017
Company Licensed Translator Pro Translation 404/2 Charansanitwong Road, Watthapra, Bangkokyai, Bangkok 10600
This list is provided by the Consular Section at the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of enquirers, but neither HM Government nor any official of the Consular Section takes responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the listed lawyers.
Good Inter Translation Service 874, 2nd Fl, Mahatun Plazza, Ploenchit Rd, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
This list is provided by the Consular Section at the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of enquirers, but neither HM Government nor any official of the Consular Section takes responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the listed lawyers.
Express Translation Service & Travel Co., Ltd. 888 Mahatun Plaza Building, 1st Floor, Unit 3, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Knight Visa Help Point Knight Consultant Worldwide Limited. 29 Unit 3B, 3rd Fl, Vinissa Dudg., Soi Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
This list is provided by the Consular Section at the British Embassy in Bangkok for the convenience of enquirers, but neither HM Government nor any official of the Consular Section takes responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the listed lawyers.
Liz Luxen Interpretation & Translation Center 438 / 7 Moo 1 Lamai, Sub-district Maret, District Koh Samui, Suratthani province 84310
Ms Samanan Damdee moc.nexul-zil@noitalsnart www.liz-luxen.com Mobile / SMS: +66 (0) 89473 2038
Asia Translation Service 202/13Bumrungraj Road, Wat Ket, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50000