Baker McKenzie Thailand

As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, Baker McKenzie Thailand is proud to have collaborated with Khon Kaen University and UN Women on the "training for trainers" program, which aims to develop women's business planning skills. This initiative reiterates our long-standing commitment to giving back to the community. As we mark this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity. We believe in the power of collective action to bring about positive change in society.   In this video, we discuss the training for trainers program, our Firm's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal "Gender Equality", and our efforts to build an inclusive culture. #bakermckenzie75 #makeadifferencemonth #givingback #bakermckenziethailand

Following the success of the Young Lawyers Mentoring Program in 2022 and 2023, we’re now welcoming applications for the 2024 program, which is open to lawyers of up to 3 years PQE and senior law students from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe and Latin America. If you are interested to learn more about a career in private practice or as an in-house counsel, this is an opportunity to interact with and learn from an experienced legal mentor. The application period is from July 22 to August 4 2024. Learn more and apply here: https://bmcknz.ie/3YeaFvN

As part of our Make a Difference Month initiative celebrating Baker McKenzie's 75th anniversary, Baker McKenzie Thailand is proud to support the Baan Nokkamin Foundation and Suankaew Foundation. Our Chief Operating Officer, Cholticha Apinawatawornkul, proudly presented our donations of computers, monitors, headsets, video cameras, telephone sets and other technology equipment. The Baan Nokkamin Foundation is dedicated to helping underprivileged children, including street children, orphans, and children from broken families or at risk, by providing them with a warm and caring environment. The Suankaew Foundation is dedicated to uplifting underprivileged families by organizing goodwill projects, providing skills training, running an elderly care unit, and supporting agriculture projects. We are thrilled to support these meaningful causes and hope our donations help further their noble cause and bring about positive change. #bakermckenzie75 #makeadifferencemonth #givingback #bakermckenziethailand

Explore our latest article on Lexology, where our team of seasoned lawyers Paralee Techajongjintana, Ampika Kumar, Wasin Lertwalaipong, Krittiphat Srinongkot and Thitapa Haritaworn delve into the topic of private antitrust litigation. With Thailand seeing an increasing number of complaints filed and decisions made by the Trade Competition Commission, our article provides insights into the emerging trends and key legal considerations in this evolving field. Click below to access the chapter. https://lnkd.in/gvfhGASV #Lexology #Antitrust #Litigation #BakerMcKenzieThailand

Baker McKenzie Thailand, led by our partner Sumet Orsirivikorn, recently hosted the seminar "Legal Aid for Community with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)" on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at the BMA library in Lumpini park. Our senior associate, Soravit Vongbunsin, delivered an insightful talk covering basic laws, common rights and some interesting case studies. The session was attended by library members and members of the local community, including university students, nurses, and entrepreneurs. As part of our Make a Difference Month initiative celebrating Baker McKenzie's 75th anniversary, the Bangkok office is thrilled to contribute to enhancing legal literacy and fostering a deeper understanding of basic laws within our local communities.   #bakermckenzie75 #makeadifferencemonth #bakermckenziethailand

On 8 July 2024, Peerapan Tungsuwan, Partner, Head of Sustainability Group and Member of the Global Executive Committee, together with Sumet Orsirivikorn, Partner, and Dhiranantha Rithmanee, Sustainability Specialist at Baker McKenzie Thailand, attended a meeting with key representatives involved in a pilot project for sustainable terrace rice field in Nan Province. Nan is a key upstream river source forest province as it is situated on the Nan River, which is considered one of the largest tributaries in the Chao Phraya River, the main river in Thailand. The Project is part of Baker McKenzie's commitment to support sustainable development in our local communities.   The Project aims to promote capacity building of the local farming community through sustainable rice cultivation to ensure food security and sustainable harvesting, enabling the community to mitigate and adapt effectively to the impacts of climate change. One of the key goals of the Project is to also reduce greenhouse gas released from rice farming and harvesting, especially in the stubble burning process.    Project representatives who attended the meeting include: Khun Somruay Phadphon, President of Hug Muang Nan Foundation; Dr.Boonrat Jongdee, Researcher specializing in Rice Drought tolerance physiology and rainfed lowland rice breeding; Khun Surain Thapanankun, Director of Royal Project Foundation and King's Recommended Project Supporting Center; representatives from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Maejo University, Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Nan Community College, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Nan, Highland Research and Development Institute (HRDI), and Phrae Rice Research Center; and local farmers from Hug Muang Nan Foundation office. #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #bakermckenziethailand

Baker McKenzie Thailand advised Chaosua Foods Industry Public Company Limited (CHAO) on its successful initial public offering on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The transaction was led by Kowit Adireksombat with support from associates Nathathai Israngura Na Ayudhya, Arisa Likhitwatanachai, Ratsada Sampansakul, and Keetapong Namwat. Commenting on the transaction, Kowit said "We are proud to have advised CHAO on their journey to becoming a publicly listed company. This significant milestone opens up tremendous growth opportunities, and we look forward to supporting them in this exciting new chapter." #หุ้นCHAO #BakerMcKenzieThailand #IPO

Baker McKenzie's Global Chair, Milton W. M. Cheng, visited the Bangkok Office on Thursday, 4 July 2024 and held a town hall session where he was warmly welcomed by our Managing Partner Wynn Pakdeejit. Mr. Cheng shared the Firm's strategies in achieving the best results for our clients in a rapidly evolving business environment. #BakerMcKenzie #BakerMcKenzieThailand

Baker McKenzie Thailand hosted "Baker McKenzie’s 75th Anniversary Seminar: Playing by the Green Rules" on Friday, 5 July 2024, at W Bangkok. This half-day event featured engaging discussions on rapidly evolving sustainability laws that significantly impact Thai businesses. Esteemed guest speakers and industry experts shared insights on the preparations required to manage the impacts of the EU Green Deal, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). They also discussed the future of the power market in Thailand and neighboring jurisdictions, focusing on how businesses can navigate the shift to renewable energy sources. The seminar also covered how businesses can enhance operations by leveraging ESG legal and financial tools to drive sustainability and transition to a more sustainable economy. Peerapan Tungsuwan (Partner, Head of Sustainability Group of Baker McKenzie Thailand and Member of Global Executive Committee) presided over the event and delivered the opening remarks. We were honored to have several guest speakers join us during the event, including Mr. Jatuporn Buruspat (Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich (Director General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment), Petros Sourmelis (Head of Trade and Economic Section, European Union Delegation to Thailand), and Mr. Sukal Sirichandilok (Chief of Customs Procedures Unit, Thai Customs Department). The event concluded successfully with over 170 clients in attendance. Milton W. M. Cheng (Global Chair of Baker McKenzie) had the honor of delivering the closing remarks. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Baker McKenzie partners, associate and sustainability specialists that contributed to our sessions during the event: Sumet Orsirivikorn, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Vit Vatanayothin, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Permsak Krairiksh, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Bulin Sanooj, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Kowit Adireksombat, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Chavapol Akkaravoranun, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Sean Duffy, Partner, Baker McKenzie Sydney Kim Hock Ang, Partner, Baker McKenzie Singapore Keerati Saneewong na ayudthaya, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Napas (Zeze) Na Pombejra, Partner, Baker McKenzie Thailand Varutt Kittichungchit, Associate, Baker McKenzie Thailand Dhiranantha Rithmanee, Sustainability Specialist, Baker McKenzie Thailand Dr. Muanjit Chamsilpa, Sustainability Specialist, Baker McKenzie Thailand We would also like to thank all of our attending clients for their continued support, and to our guest speakers for enriching our discussions with their expertise. #bakermckenzie75thanniversary #sustainability #bakermckenziethailand

On Friday, 28 June 2024, the last working day of Pride Month 2024, our Baker McKenzie Thailand’s partners, Khun Paralee Techajongjintana (Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Chair) and Khun Nuchaya Timrat, co-hosted the Pride Color of the Rainbow Bowling event with Khun Utumporn Viranuvatti (Head of Securities Services, HSBC Thailand) to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equality while fostering a sense of community. Through this event, we proudly stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIAN community, promoting acceptance, understanding, and love. Staying true to our ID&E pillars, this event was inclusive of all genders at every level, especially those individuals that champion these key ideologies. At this event, Baker McKenzie Thailand colleagues joined hands with HSBC Thailand in a friendly bowling match, and were also joined by representatives from Agoda Thailand, AIA Investment Management Thailand and Central Group. #pridemonth2024 #pride #bakermckenziethailand