Top Legal Services Companies in Thailand

The legal services industry in Thailand has experienced significant growth in recent years. As the nation's economy continues to develop and diversify, the demand for legal services has increased. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, covering key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to its growth and success, government initiatives, comparisons to previous years, technological disruptions, challenges, and the future outlook.

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K&L GATES4,745 +65 6507 8100

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience. Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.#KLGates

CLYDE & CO5,189 +65 6544 6500

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, infrastructure, energy, and trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across developed and developing markets. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 staff overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise and for the latest industry thought leadership please visit www.clydeco.comFor recruitment information - see our dedicated recruitment website at www.careers.clydeco.comFor corporate structure and regulatory information - see www.clydeco.com/help/legal

DOMNERN SOMGIAT & BOONMA (DS&B)28 +66 2 639 1956

Founded in 1947, we are a leading intellectual property law firm in Thailand who strongly believe in human intelligence. As an institution thriving over generations, we have built up exceptional expertise in order to maintain long lasting relationship as a trusted partner of our clients who come from many industries, including the pharmaceutical, food and beverages, IT, banking, automotive, construction, and real estate sectors. We consider ourselves an integral part of your team, supporting you through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship and growth.Our purpose is not just to obtain a registration certificate but to secure true protection which can strongly stand a challenge and be effectively enforced against sophisticated infringement. Seeing an IP as interdisciplinary, we gather unique combination of diverse expertise consisting of litigators, legal consultants, trademark attorneys, patent attorneys, and specialized technicians across all scientific fields collaborating harmoniously to ensure that our client’s matter is thoroughly analyzed from all perspectives.Your intellectual property is a valuable asset, only if it’s in the right hands. As your dedicated partner, our team of specialists at Domnern Somgiat & Boonma (DS&B) tailor to the needs of IP owners and take effective legal action to genuinely protect your rights. We help you make better decisions faster. For unmatched one-stop IP services, contact DS&B. Trusted Partner. True Protection.

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP4,613 +65 6389 3000

From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.Our team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation. We focus on both immediate and long-term goals with our clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.

KENNEDYS2,323 +65 6436 4300

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields.We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.For regular updates and news from our LATAM and Caribbean jurisdictions, follow our Kennedys Latin America and Caribbean account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kennedys-latin-america-&-caribbean

LUTHER RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH748 +60 3-2166 0085

Luther is a leading German commercial law firm that offers comprehensive legal and tax services. The full-service law firm, which has been awarded by JUVE as “Law Firm of the Year 2019”, employs more than 420 lawyers and tax advisors and is represented at 10 German economic centres and at 10 important investment locations and financial centres* in Europe and Asia. Our clients are medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, as well as the public sector.Luther works closely with other commercial law firms in all the prevailing jurisdictions worldwide. On the Continent, Luther is part of a group of independent leading law firms who have worked together for many years on joint cross-border projects.Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a law firm with a business approach: our innovative awareness aspires us to provide our clients with customised legal advice that addresses individual needs and delivers the greatest possible economic benefit. Our lawyers and tax advisors have a solid understanding of interdisciplinary matters and a wealth of experience in collaborating on complex tasks. Further information is available at: www.luther-lawfirm.com * including corporate services

MAGNA CARTA LAW FIRM11 +66 38 373 736

MAGNA CARTA Law Firm opened its office in Pattaya, Thailand 20 years ago. Our team consists of Barristers, Lawyers, Notarial Services Attorneys, as well as Russian, German, Chinese, and English-speaking lawyers and legal consultants. We offer you first-class services in a wide range of legal services. We have extensive knowledge and in-depth knowledge and experience in the different fields of law such as in Civil and Criminal Law, Real Estate, Business, Finance, Family, Labor and Employment, Immigration, Accounting, and Tax Consultancy.MAGNA CARTA is the leading law firm in Pattaya and Eastern Seaboard that you can trust. Each of our team members is a dedicated specialist in their field of practice, which is essential in delivering exceptional solutions and services to our clients.

MIRANDAH ASIA (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERVICES)74 +65 6336 9696

mirandah asia, formerly known as patrick mirandah co. (pmc) was set up in 1986 as a boutique Intellectual Property firm. Since then, we have extended our network of offices in Asia covering Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand together with affiliate offices in India, Vietnam and Philippines. We give you a one-stop shop for all your Intellectual Property needs in Southeast Asia and the Indian sub-continent.

SATYAPON & PARTNERS19 +66 2 254 8858

Satyapon & Partners has been consecutively recognized by several international publications as the “leading IP firm in Thailand” and is one of the top firms in patent and trademark prosecution.The firm was founded by Mr. Satyapon Sachdecha, a graduate of George Washington University, in 1995. In addition, the firm boasts 3 partners and a strong team of patent and trademark attorneys.We have been protecting the rights of many of the most world renowned companies on the planet for over 20 years. Serving our local and huge overseas client base, including from the US, Europe and Japan, we have built up a globe spanning network of the highest quality legal professionals to represent your interests. We have carefully chosen reliable partners in the surrounding countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam and have extensive networks in every major market on the planet. We can assist you with your IP matters across Asia and the world.Satyapon & Partners is amongst the top filers of trademark, patent and design applications in Thailand, we assist our clients in contentious matters, with an extremely high success rate in litigation and prosecution. We also conduct investigations, negotiations, licensing, and all other IP-related matters. We are one of the most active Thai firms involved in the enforcement of IP rights, being one of only a handful of firms with an in house enforcement team. Our team handles numerous police raids and custom seizures every year, taking millions of dollars of infringing goods off both the streets of Thailand and the internet.As we practice only in the area of IP, our members are highly experienced with an unparalleled depth of knowledge of both local and international IP laws and practices. We understand the importance of IP as one of our client’s most valuable assets and aim to provide the highest standard of diligent, ethical and professional services to the best interest of our clients.Boutique Service – Global Protection

SPRUSON & FERGUSON321 +65 6333 7200

Spruson & Ferguson is a leading provider of intellectual property (IP) services across the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 400 staff working from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney.We have been providing expert representation in all aspects of IP since 1887. Our long history has allowed us to build robust infrastructure, supported by sophisticated systems and highly skilled and experienced teams.Spruson & Ferguson provides a comprehensive range of services for the protection, commercialisation, enforcement and management of all forms of intellectual property including patents, trademarks and designs.Our team of IP professionals combine outstanding academic credentials with a wealth of technical and industry experience to ensure that our clients receive thorough, technically accurate and commercially relevant advice.Our clients range from entrepreneurial and emerging growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies and public sector research organisations, across all industries.As a firm, we are committed to providing solutions tailored to the individual needs of each client and delivering value and excellence in every aspect of our service.Spruson & Ferguson companies are members of the IPH Ltd group.For more information about members of the IPH group please visit https://www.iphltd.com.au/about-iph/”

LOD609 +65 6326 0200

We help legal leaders build teams their businesses love – strategic, responsive and ready for anything.With our world-class people, services and tech, we help them supercharge their output without the burnout.We help them deal with today’s challenges, plan for tomorrow and make their ideas for the future happen.At the same time, we help legal professionals, who don’t want to deal with office politics and scraping by on your annual leave, practise law more flexibly and happily.

SINGAPORE ACADEMY OF LAW128 +65 6333 1227

We’re technologists, product managers, event strategists, marketing specialists, business partners —and much more. What unites us is a mission to enable future-ready, trusted legal professionals and a vision of making Singapore the legal hub of Asia.

DELOITTE LEGAL2,106 +61 3 9671 7370

With more than 2,500 legal professionals operating in over 80 countries, Deloitte Legal collaborates seamlessly across borders and with other Deloitte businesses. Deloitte’s cross-discipline approach enable us to provide perspective that is global, yet grounded; solutions that are pioneering, yet pragmatic; and cross-border coordination with a single point of contact. Experience the future of law, today.

GENUINE LEGAL23 +61 8 9126 9444

Genuine Legal an innovative rapidly growing law firm with positive and energetic culture. Genuine Legal is a fixed fee new law model law firm. We practise in the areas of Family Law, Wills & Estate, Restraining Orders (DVO) and Child Protection.

BAKER MCKENZIE11,767 +65 8134 6140

Integrated legal solutions to complex business challenges.The global business community is more interconnected than ever before. Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law. A connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk. Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice underpinned by deep practice, sector expertise, and first-rate local market knowledge. Armed with Baker McKenzies insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident driving sustainable – and inclusive growth.Learn more: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/expertise/solutions-connected-worldContent may include attorney advertising.

ALLEN & OVERY7,720 +65 6671 6000

Allen & Overy is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, we have built a reputation for our commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges. At a time of significant turbulence in the business world, we are determined to help our clients embrace change, confidently expand into new markets and keep on top of ever-more complicated regulatory frameworks.To do this, we will harness our global strength and local knowledge. We will drive towards our vision to become the worlds most innovative law firm. And we will continue to create an environment where the brightest minds can flourish.Content on this page is general information only and not advice allenovery.com/terms

CLIFFORD CHANCE7,789 +65 6410 2271

We are one of the worlds largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working.We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firms global standards with in-depth local expertise.Many of the worlds leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.

BIRD & BIRD3,134 +65 6534 5266

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organisations being changed by technology and the digital world. With over 1400 lawyers in 31 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, were ready to help you wherever you are in the world.If youd like to know more about the type of work we do for our clients, please take a look at the relevant sector or practice page for industry news, know-how, and relevant contacts: https://www.twobirds.com/en/insightsIf youd like know more about how we work with our clients, please take a look over at our Client Solutions page.Find out more about us at: https://www.twobirds.com/en/about/about-us-video

JUSLAWS AND CONSULT INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM53 +66 2 254 4117

Juslaws & Consult was founded in 2004 in Bangkok, recognizing the need to build up a law firm that not just would provide legal services but would become a reliable key partner for clients with the full support of a team of Thai and overseas professionals that have a deep understanding of the clients matters within a globalized world. As an international law firm providing premium and proactive legal support, we also provide a strong local, regional and international network which represents a big asset for our clients in Thailand.Juslaws & Consult is one of the most well-known law firms in South East Asia and we assist our clients through our offices in Bangkok and Phuket with access to the Thailand market and ASEAN region. Our lawyers, accountants, auditors and professionals have high expertise in their field providing innovative solutions whether our clients hold civil, criminal or business issues. Jus Laws & Consult keep strong connections with investors, officials, companies and other law firms from Moscow, Madrid, Hong Kong, London, Kuala Lumpur, Santiago de Chile, Dubai or Tokyo. Our international team of Thai, European and Russian professionals understand cross border transactions and react accordingly.

BAKER MCKENZIE THAILAND99 +65 8134 6140

As the largest and most prominent international law firm in Thailand, we advise clients on a full range of corporate legal services spanning over 40 years. Our experience has consistently shown that adopting an industry approach helps us understand our clients businesses and making us their trusted advisors. With the industry expertise of our 250 legal professionals and 250 dedicated support staff, we are able to effectively provide practical legal solutions for the needs of our clients. Our record of success includes the facilitation of some of the largest and most complex local and cross-border projects including the successful entries of Fortune 500 companies into the Kingdom. Seamless collaboration with our global and regional teams allows us to effectively identify strategic opportunities and solve complex legal issues. Through our extensive knowledge and vast resources across all practice areas, we are able to protect our clients interests on all legal fronts.We take pride in dedicating our efforts to CSR initiatives and pro bono activities. Over the past 4 decades, we have developed strong partnerships with local NGOs and charities in Thailand as part of the Firms push to help its local communities. We believe that our pro bono activities define who we are and our legal professionals are constantly committed to raising the bar and providing societies with comprehensive advice on a range of issues.

Top Legal Services Companies in Thailand

Key Statistics from 2022: GDP and Employment

In 2022, Thailand's GDP reached $546.6 billion, showcasing a 3.8% growth compared to the previous year. The legal services industry contributed around 0.7% to the GDP, with a market size of approximately $3.8 billion. This figure reflects an upward trend, as the industry's share of the GDP has been steadily increasing in the last decade.

Employment in the legal services industry reached an all-time high in 2022, with over 60,000 professionals working in various capacities, including lawyers, paralegals, and support staff. The industry experienced a 4.6% increase in employment compared to 2021, indicating its growing significance in the Thai economy.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Several factors have contributed to the growth and success of the legal services industry in Thailand, including:

Economic Diversification:

As Thailand's economy diversifies into industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and renewable energy, the demand for legal services has increased. Companies require specialized legal support to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and international agreements.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):

Thailand's stable political environment and favorable investment policies have attracted significant FDI inflows, increasing the demand for legal services related to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Growing Middle Class:

A burgeoning middle class has led to a surge in the demand for legal services related to property transactions, family law, and personal disputes.

Increasing International Trade:

Thailand's strategic location and participation in various free trade agreements have boosted international trade, necessitating the need for legal expertise in trade disputes, intellectual property, and customs matters.

Government Initiatives:

The Thai government has implemented several initiatives to support the growth of the legal services industry, such as:

The establishment of specialized courts, including the Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IPIT Court) and the Central Bankruptcy Court, to streamline and expedite legal proceedings.

The introduction of the "Thailand 4.0" economic model, which emphasizes innovation, research, and technology-based industries, creating new opportunities for legal services providers.

The promotion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and arbitration, through the establishment of the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) and support for the Thai Mediation Center.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The legal services industry in Thailand has experienced consistent growth over the past five years. From 2018 to 2022, the industry's CAGR was approximately 6.3%, outpacing the overall economy's growth rate. This expansion can be attributed to the increasing complexity of legal issues arising from the country's economic development and diversification.

Key Trends: Technological Disruptions

Technological advancements have led to significant disruptions in the legal services industry, including:

The rise of legal tech:

Innovative solutions, such as artificial intelligence-driven contract analysis, legal research tools, and practice management software, have improved the efficiency and effectiveness of legal services.

The adoption of remote work:

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work in the legal industry, with law firms embracing digital tools for communication, collaboration, and document management. This shift has increased accessibility to legal services for clients and enabled firms to tap into a global talent pool.

The emergence of virtual law firms:

Virtual law firms, which operate without a physical office and rely on technology for service delivery, have become increasingly popular. These firms offer cost-effective solutions and flexible work arrangements for legal professionals.

Challenges

Despite the growth and success of the legal services industry in Thailand, there are several challenges that need to be addressed:

Regulatory barriers:

Strict regulations surrounding foreign lawyers and law firms limit their ability to practice in Thailand, potentially hindering the industry's growth and development.

Legal education:

The quality of legal education in Thailand needs improvement to ensure the availability of skilled professionals who can cater to the evolving needs of the industry.

Access to justice:

Although the legal services industry has expanded, access to justice remains a challenge, particularly for low-income individuals and those living in rural areas.

Data protection and cybersecurity:

As law firms increasingly rely on technology, concerns surrounding data protection and cybersecurity must be addressed to maintain client confidentiality and trust.

Future Outlook

The legal services industry in Thailand is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by the nation's economic development, increasing international trade, and the expanding middle class. However, the industry must adapt to the evolving landscape by embracing technological advancements, addressing regulatory barriers, and improving access to justice.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the legal services industry in Thailand has experienced significant growth in recent years, fueled by the country's economic diversification, foreign investment, and government initiatives. Technological disruptions have transformed the industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges. As Thailand continues to develop, the legal services industry must adapt and innovate to ensure its continued growth and success.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 30 May 2023