Capabilities
1. Taxation
We are lawyers specializing in taxation. As a trusted counsel, we navigate intricate tax-related matters, including tax advice and tax planning, etc. specifically tailored for domestic and cross-border investments and transactions.
Navigating complex tax forms is our expertise. We handle the intricacies of tax compliance for our clients by preparing and reviewing the relevant documents as well as rendering our tax advice to support the clients’ transaction. Our dedicated tax team specializes in tax advice to mitigate tax liability, ensuring tax compliance across various categories as follows:
- Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
- Personal Income Tax (PIT)
- Withholding Tax
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Special Business Tax (SBT)
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Real Estate Taxes
- Inheritance Tax
- Tax Refund Assessments & Refunds
- Excise
- Customs Duties and Tariffs
- Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs)
Efficient tax planning is an essential part of business prosperity. We assist our clients short-, medium-, and long-term goals for strategic tax planning to guide our clients in selecting optimal business structures and growth strategies to mitigate tax liability.
Considering a merger or acquisition (M&A) or for profitable ventures to meticulous tax due diligence, we analyze risks and identify any significant tax exposure that may crucially affect the profitability of the target by providing the tax due diligence report. We also experience in providing tax adjustment advice and tax health check for internal audit purpose.
In case of tax disputes, we represent our clients to meet with the tax authority and assist in preparing and submitting appeals to the Commission for Appeal and, if necessary, file further appeals to the Tax Court.
2. Corporate Structure
We are lawyers specializing in corporate structure. As a trusted counsel, we specialize in crafting sustainable and innovative corporate structures for business formation and existing organization. We support our client in identifying and mitigating risks in terms of legal and tax perspectives to ensure and safeguard an integration with our clients’ existing operations to elevate corporate structures with legal requirements and tax friendly.
3. Corporate M&A
We are lawyers specializing in corporate M&A. As a trusted counsel, our dedicated team specializes in advising clients on a broad spectrum of legal services, including share and asset acquisitions, business transfer, regulatory compliance, real estate affairs, and labor issues as well as any legal matters in relation to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
We represent both local and cross-border M&A. Our experienced lawyers extend to serving local and global clients involved in diverse corporate transactions, including private equity investments and acquisitions of the entire Thai economic landscape. Additionally, we provide our assistance to Thai ventures expanding their investments into other countries across Asia and beyond.
Specializing in tax-efficient cross-border and domestic corporate M&A, we excel in managing multi-jurisdictional asset and share purchases and prioritize meticulous due diligence as well as the crafting of robust legal documents for efficient and effective deal closures to ensure flawless execution.
Our corporate M&A services include:
- Corporate structuring for foreign direct investment and market entry, offering strategic insights into organization and business formation.
- Facilitating acquisitions, mergers, and fostering joint ventures, strategic alliances, and partnerships.
- Thorough analysis for share and asset acquisitions, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Expert facilitation of private equity and venture capital investments.
- Structuring and risk management guidance for alternative investments.
- Tailored corporate governance solutions, regulatory compliance assistance, policy advisory services, and customizable training sessions.
We specialize in conducting thorough legal due diligence processes to assess and mitigate risks associated with acquisitions and mergers. Legal due diligence involves the meticulous review of all pertinent documents and information related to the target company, including potential legal liabilities and ongoing lawsuits for the benefit of the clients from our comprehensive analysis and actionable insights, empowering our clients to make informed decisions during M&A transactions in order to safeguard the interests and navigate M&A transactions with confidence.
As a trusted general counsel for corporate entities, we provide our clients the legal services all-encompassing corporate and business law. To navigate the complexities of corporate law, our expansive general corporate practice group provides strategic advice and comprehensive representation in all legal aspects, and seamlessly integrates with closely related areas e.g., contract law, corporate law, investment law, etc. for domestic and cross-border transactions.