Assisted a subsidiary of a Korean manufacturing conglomerate in establishing a branch office in Thailand to operate a service business for a project of an international energy company.
Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn
Attorney-at-Law
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
Thai, English
EDUCATION
LLM, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
LLB, Thammasat University
Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn is a lawyer in the Tilleke & Gibbins corporate services group. He advises clients who wish to establish and operate a business in Thailand (e.g. limited company, representative office, branch office, alien business license and alien business certificate, corporate secretary services, etc.) and who seek advice on immigration and work permit matters.
Chaiwat also specializes in property acquisition (land, building, and condominium unit) in Thailand by advising clients on property laws, conducting property due diligence and title searches, reviewing any requisite agreements, preparing required documents, and representing clients at the land office to register property rights.
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Assisted a successful Malaysian trading company in establishing a representative office in Thailand to source consumable and non-consumable products, verify the quality of the products, and report to its head office.
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Assisted a leader in branded lifestyle apparel on all aspects of establishing a Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) in Thailand, including legal assistance on leasing approximately 1,000 square meters of office space.
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Registered and documented the replacement of the board of directors of a foundation.
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Assisted a medical center with company formation in a short period of time to facilitate the timely commencement of business operations.
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Helped a global pharmaceutical client close a large commercial deal in Thailand and obtain an Alien Business License in a short period of time in order for the client to commence business operations per the client’s schedule.
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Advised on a mixed development of an entire island, including land acquisition, development and construction permits, joint venture agreements, financing, customer and supplier contracts, and the legal and tax structure.
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Represented a group of investors in their acquisition of beachfront properties for resort development.
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Helped a U.S. enterprise that successfully bid for a large IT project to commence and continue operations in Thailand, including securing long-term visas and work permits for a number of IT specialists of various nationalities and providing general legal counsel.
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Represented a group investing in various high-end villa projects targeting the European market in Hua Hin and Phuket.
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Assisted a leading Korean cosmetics manufacturer to acquire shares from the Thai majority shareholder in its joint venture company, and eventually restructure and convert it into a wholly owned subsidiary. From reviewing relevant agreements, conducting a full due diligence, and correcting discrepancies found, to post-completion registration, the Tilleke & Gibbins team provided a complete range of services.
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| December 6, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Tops Asialaw Profiles Rankings for Thailand Tilleke & Gibbins has the greatest breadth of expertise of any domestic law firm in Thailand, according to a recently released publication. In the Thailand research for Asialaw Profiles 2013,... |
| February 27, 2012 |
Corporate and Commercial Practice in Thailand Awarded Tier 1 Ranking in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 Chambers and Partners, a leading publisher of guides on lawyers and law firms, has ranked the Tilleke & Gibbins Corporate and Commercial practice in the top tier in Thailand in its Corporate/M... |
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| March 20, 2013 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2013 Published by Tilleke & Gibbins in association with Lex Mundi, the Guide to Doing Business in Thailand provides a comprehensive overview of the legal environment for investors entering the Thai... |
| September 5, 2012 |
The Report: Thailand 2012 – Legal Framework The Report: Thailand 2012, published by Oxford Business Group, provides an in-depth analysis of different sectors of the Thai economy. Tilleke & Gibbins contributed the legal section of the... |
| August 10, 2012 |
Due Diligence Checklist for Property Buyers Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn Any time you acquire property, you face certain legal risks. Whether you acquire the property through a merger and acquisition of a corporation that holds property, or through a direct acquisition (... |
| July 11, 2012 |
Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for Japanese Investors Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, Sriwan Puapondh, Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn, Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, Ampolphan Sriduangchan, Kobkit Thienpreecha, Titikaan Ungbhakorn This Japanese-language Guide to Doing Business in Thailand was prepared by Tilleke & Gibbins in collaboration with Nishimura & Asahi, the Lex Mundi member firm for Japan. Written for... |
| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
