Waewpen Piemwichai

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Senior Associate

Biography

Waewpen Piemwichai is a senior associate with the Tilleke & Gibbins corporate and commercial group. Named one of Asia’s “Top 15 Rising Lawyers” in 2021 and “Top 15 TMT Lawyers” in 2022 by Asian Legal Business, her practice focuses primarily on the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector, where together with her team, she helps high-profile multinational tech and telecom companies with all aspects of doing business in Vietnam. She also has expertise in practice areas including commercial transactions, franchising, company formation, and construction.

In the TMT practice area, Waewpen is recognized as a leading lawyer in Vietnam by Chambers Asia-Pacific (one of only three ranked lawyers in the practice area), and a “Rising Star” by The legal 500. She was also named the “highest rated lawyer to work with” for TMT in Vietnam in the 2021 Asialaw Client Service Excellence ratings. She has in-depth knowledge of various TMT matters such as data privacy, cybersecurity, telecom and IT network services, online streaming and broadcasting, cloud computing, e-commerce, and advertising.

Waewpen is a member of the Thai Bar Association, and was based in Bangkok for seven years before relocating to the firm’s Hanoi office. She is the firm’s Vietnam office contact person for Thai speaking clients.

Experience

Regularly advise and assist a social media giant with numerous legal issues concerning the company’s social network operation and new initiatives in Vietnam. This advice has covered technical and corporate matters ranging from restrictions on video content to free VoIP services to charitable fundraising activities.
Advised one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the laws and regulations, licensing requirements, and restrictions applicable to its proposed launch of a copy trading product in Vietnam.
Advised a NYSE-listed satellite communications company on regulatory requirements applicable to its proposed offering of mobile satellite services and relevant communication devices to customers in Vietnam.
Advised a major computer manufacturer on product recall regulations in Vietnam for a laptop computer line and helped to prepare the notification forms for the Vietnam Competition Authority as well as the Vietnam Aviation Authority.
Advised a global design and architecture firm on provision of cross-border architectural services to construction project developers in Vietnam, and assisted the client in obtaining, revising, and providing annual reports on Construction Operating Permits (COP) for several high-profile projects in Vietnam.
Conducted due diligence and gap analysis on data privacy and data security practices of a computer hardware manufacturer’s entire operation in Vietnam.
Advised a multinational technology corporation on regulatory issues related to the company’s plan to light its own fiber, both terrestrial and subsea fiber, and to build its own subsea capacity in order to connect its global cloud services network.
Advised many world-leading data communications and telecommunications equipment providers to expand businesses into Vietnam, including IT system consultation and integration services; provision of infrastructure for cloud computing services; remote management of calls over cloud; distribution and lease of IT/telecommunication equipment; and Internet access services.
Advised and assisted a Thai pharmaceutical company to successfully transfer employees and additionally employ staff to work in its Vietnam affiliates.
Served as local counsel to a global telecommunications company in acquiring optical business in Thailand, reviewed business transfer agreement and advised on all aspects of doing business in Thailand, including formation and operation of a new company, investment promotion, foreign business license for distributing and servicing of optical network equipment to mobile network operators, employment, and customs.
Served as local counsel and corporate secretary to a leading Swedish defense company and its Thai subsidiary; assisted the client with a project supplying fighter aircraft and military systems to the Royal Thai Navy and advised on diverse corporate matters, including company and share restructuring, legal compliance, and immigration for engineers and executives.
Advised a Japanese global manufacturer of electric appliances to acquire shares and majority control in its joint venture company.
Advised clients from various industries to set up their presences in Thailand and apply for Foreign Business License and/or investment promotion, including a leading Korean company for participation in a construction project for an offshore petroleum drilling platform, U.S. pharmaceutical companies, Japanese automotive part manufacturers, a U.K. insurance company, and an Australian securities company.
Advised clients from various industries in conversion of corporate structure from private limited company to a public company and list securities on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) stock exchange.
Advised a major telecommunications investor in bidding with the government authority for a license to operate mobile phone services.
Advised airlines from Korea and Austria in relation to quotas for international flight schedules.

ABOUT Waewpen

Languages

Thai

English

Education

LLB, Thammasat University

情報

4月 8, 2011

Property and IP Lawyers Recognized as Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2011

Tilleke & Gibbins’ property and intellectual property lawyers were recognized as some of the region’s most highly acclaimed legal experts by Asialaw Leading Lawyers, one of the largest annual surveys of Asia Pacific-focused private practitioners.From our Vietnam office, Michael K. Lee, Department Head – Corporate/Commercial, and Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, Department Head – Intellectual Property, were recognized as Asia’s leading business lawyers in the areas of real estate and intellectual property, respectively.

4月 19, 2011

Yesteryear – Bangkok in 1956: What Was It Like When AMCHAM Thailand Was Founded?

In this text of a presentation for the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, David Lyman reflects on the changes he has observed in Thailand in the 50 years since AMCHAM’s founding.

4月 19, 2011

Highlights of the New Investment and Company Laws of Vietnam

On November 29, 2005, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed, among others, two new laws: (1) the Law on Investment No. 59/2005/QH11; and (2) the Law on Enterprises No. 60/2005/QH11. Both laws will take effect on July 1, 2006. Some of the important changes in the new laws are analyzed in this article.

4月 19, 2011

New Regulations on Foreign Representative Offices and Branch Offices in Vietnam

Only seven months after the enactment of the new 2005 Commercial Law of Vietnam at the beginning of 2006, the Vietnamese Government has issued new regulations on foreign representative offices and branch offices in Vietnam under Government Decree No. 72/2006/ND-CP dated July 25, 2006. Compared with the regulation under the previous decree, this new decree seems to be a step backward in terms of the requirements for opening a foreign representative or branch office in Vietnam. This article describes the setbacks.

Awards & Rankings

3月 3, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Wins Diversity and Inclusion Firm of the Year Award from ALB

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion at the ALB Women in Law Awards held on March 2, 2023. The awards ceremony, organized by Asian Legal Business (ALB), celebrates the outstanding performance of female private practitioners and in-house counsel across the Asia-Pacific region.

2月 24, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted for Two Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist for two prestigious awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023. The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of firms, companies, and individuals who are driving the advancement of diversity and inclusion across the Asia Pacific region. Tilleke & Gibbins was shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Firm award, which recognizes firms that have made exceptional strides in promoting diversity and inclusion across their organization. Additionally, Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for Thailand Firm of the Year, in recognition of the firm’s exceptional performance and outstanding achievements in providing legal services in Thailand. The Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023will be held in person at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 4, 2023. For more information on the awards and the shortlisted nominees, please see the Chambers website.

2月 24, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Named One of Asia’s Most Innovative Law Firms

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, an initiative from Asian Legal Business identifying the law firms in Asia that have incorporated new technologies and techniques to provide top legal and client services. Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized for its strength in emerging areas such as cannabis and digital assets—as well as recent landmark victories in court for the firm’s clients. Tilleke & Gibbins is dedicated to innovation in both client service and internal business operations, and is proud of its culture of innovation across all departments and offices throughout Southeast Asia. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for businesses and professionals active in the region. To learn more about the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, please see the January/February 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business magazine.

1月 12, 2023

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023: Record Number of New Individual Rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 rankings have been released, and 24 current Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners were named to its elite list of outstanding lawyers in the Asia Pacific region—including a record seven new individual rankings. These are in addition to Tilleke & Gibbins’ excellent firmwide performance in the full range of practices across Southeast Asia. A total of 16 practitioners are listed as Leading Individuals (asterisk denotes Hall of Fame): Alan Adcock* – Intellectual Property – Thailand Auaychai Sukawong – Tax – Thailand Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn – Real Estate and Construction – Thailand Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Corporate and M&A – Thailand Chusert Supasitthumrong – Labour and Employment – Thailand Darani Vachanavuttivong* – Intellectual Property – Thailand Dino Santaniello – Leading Firms – Laos Jay Cohen – Leading Firms – Cambodia Linh Thi Mai Nguyen – Intellectual Property – Vietnam Loc Xuan Le – Intellectual Property – Vietnam Michael Ramirez – Customs and International Trade – Thailand Nandana Indananda* – Intellectual Property – Thailand Pimvimol Vipamaneerut – Labour and Employment – Thailand Somboon Earterasarun – Intellectual Property – Indonesia Thawat Damsa-ard* – Dispute Resolution – Thailand Thomas Treutler – Intellectual Property – Vietnam Five Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have been named to the Next Generation Partners list, which highlights younger partners and other notable practitioners in each practice: David Mol – Leading Firms – Cambodia John Frangos – Trasport – Thailand Sarah Galeski – Labour and Employment – Vietnam Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa – Intellectual Property – Thailand Yaowarote Klinboon – Capital Markets – Thailand In addition, Rising Stars recognitions go to up-and-coming practitioners who are gaining attention for their excellent performance: Niti Muangkote – Banking and Finance – Thailand Nopparat Lalitkomon – TMT – Thailand Waewpen Piemwichai – TMT – Vietnam Many other Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners are singled