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Natthan Chaimontri

Associate

Biography

Natthan is an associate in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate M&A practice group in Bangkok. He works with domestic and international clients on a wide range of corporate legal matters, including company formation and dissolution, shareholding structure, internal restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and legal due diligence. He also advises and assists foreign-owned companies in obtaining a foreign business license and other relevant industry-specific licenses.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Natthan worked as a legal adviser at the Bangkok office of a Big Four audit firm, where he was an assistant manager specializing in corporate and M&A legal work. Natthan holds an LLB from Thammasat University, is licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand, and is a member of the Thai Bar Association.

Experience

  • Represented a well-known China-based automotive company making a THB 8 billion investment in Thailand in obtaining a foreign business license and telecommunications license to conduct its service business involving electric vehicle charging stations, public switched telecommunications services, and relevant aftersales services.
  • Assisted a world-leading wholesaler of electronic parts and electronic communications equipment in establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Thailand for wholesale, retail, software sublicensing service, networking implementation and migration for information technology, and aftersales service business activities.
  • Assisted a global fast-moving consumer goods business based in Germany during entire business transfer proceedings in connection with the internal restructuring of its group companies in Thailand, with a deal value of THB 100 million.
  • Advised a top-tier Japanese company providing hire-purchase services for cars and motorcycles in connection with its transformation into a public limited company under the Civil and Commercial Code, Public Limited Companies Act, and specific laws relevant to the client’s business.
  • Engaged by a Singapore-based listed company to conduct legal due diligence on an industrial estate developer located in northern Thailand in support of the client’s potential share acquisition transaction.
ABOUT Natthan

Industries

Automotive

Consumer Products

Technology

Practices

Corporate/M&A

Location

Languages

    Thai

    English

Education

    LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

December 15, 2023
As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.
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April 1, 2022
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.
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October 14, 2021
As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.
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September 3, 2021
Attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins have prepared the Thailand section of the Foreign Investment Restrictions Guide, published by Lex Mundi. The guide provides answers to key questions related to the regulatory regime for foreign investments in the jurisdictions of Lex Mundi member firms in 57 jurisdictions around the world. Each country-specific section contains in-depth information on the jurisdiction’s legal framework governing employment relationships, addressing the following questions and topics: General overview of the country’s foreign investment restrictions Sectors subject to investment restrictions Relevant thresholds, notification obligations, and approval requirements Grounds to block a foreign investment Information specific to COVID-19 and other relevant potential developments The guide draws on the expertise of Lex Mundi member firms from around the world. Its innovative format allows users to compare current information from multiple jurisdictions in a side-by-side customizable report. To browse the contributions, generate country-specific reports, and compare regulatory guidance on cross-border investment and transactional activity across multiple jurisdictions, please visit the Lex Mundi website.
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Awards & Rankings

April 24, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been honored with accolades in 11 categories of the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards from Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ). The awards recognize the top law firms across a range of practice areas, plus a separate category for the best overall law firms. The firm was recognized as a leader in the following categories: Best Overall Law Firms Aviation Competition & Antitrust Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG Fintech Healthcare & Life Sciences Labor & Employment Shipping & Maritime Taxation Technology, Media & Telecoms The awards were determined by ABLJ‘s research team, which evaluates law firms based on their recent work, client feedback, and reputation in the market. ABLJ is a legal publication in Asia that provides in-depth coverage of legal and business developments in the region. Through its research and dissemination of key insights, ABLJ seeks to provide in-house counsel with the necessary information and analysis to implement effective legal solutions. The annual Thailand Law Firm Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the country’s legal industry. For more information on the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards, and to browse of the full list of winners, please see the ABLJ website.
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April 19, 2024
Asian Legal Business has released its 2024 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 12th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 10th time in Vietnam. In the article accompanying the list of leading employee-centric firms, Tilleke & Gibbins’ managing partners, Darani Vachanavuttivong and Tiziana Sucharitkul, shared their perspectives on what distinguishes the firm as an appealing and progressive workplace. Darani highlighted the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment that promotes productivity and mental health, emphasizing the significance of transparency and open communication within the organization. Tiziana discussed the firm’s application of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI to enhance legal services and noted the importance of fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. The Employer of Choice accolades recognize the most outstanding law firms to work for across the Asia-Pacific region. Rankings are determined through a comprehensive online survey involving law firm professionals at all levels, covering a spectrum of topics including job satisfaction, compensation, work-life balance, career advancement, mentoring, and more. Asian Legal Business is a trusted information source for businesses and professionals, owned by Thomson Reuters. To read more about the 2024 Employer of Choice recognitions, please see the April 2024 edition of Asian Legal Business.
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April 18, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist in five categories at the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 from Asian Legal Business (ALB). The five categories include both regional accolades and country-specific firm-of-the-year awards: Southeast Asia Firm of the Year Regional IP Firm of the Year Regional Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year These nominations reflect Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong reputation and performance in delivering business-focused legal services across Southeast Asia. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Singapore on May 16. For more information and to view the complete list of finalists, please visit the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 Finalists page on the ALB website.
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April 4, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins is delighted to announce its nomination for the Most Innovative Lawyers in Science and Technology award in the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards. The nomination recognizes the efforts of the firm’s technology team in providing strategic counsel to Amazon Web Services and Google for the establishment of their first data centers in Thailand. The Innovative Lawyers APAC awards celebrate legal firms and in-house teams that have demonstrated ingenuity in delivering exceptional value to businesses and society. Tilleke & Gibbins’ nomination, which recognizes the firm’s commitment to pioneering solutions, is the second consecutive year that the firm has been nominated in these prestigious awards. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in Hong Kong on May 16, 2024. To read more about the Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards and to browse a full list of shortlisted organizations, please see the FT website.
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