THAILAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu, Theeranit Pongpanarat, Praween Chantanakomes and Panitan Pruksakasemsuk, Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has been the leading international law firm in Thailand for over four decades, and the Bangkok office works on some of the largest transac - tions and most complex legal matters in Asia Pacific. With extensive experience, it is the go-to firm for Thai companies, multinationals and financial institutions doing business in the country. The firm’s expertise
and deep understanding of local regulatory bodies and government ministries enable it to provide prac - tical and effective advice, cementing its position as a market-leading legal adviser. Baker McKenzie is also committed to leveraging its talent, innovation and re - lationships to make a positive and sustainable soci - etal impact for clients.
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Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is a key partner in the employment and compensation practice group at Baker McKenzie in Bangkok, experienced in employment law, corporate and commercial law, M&A, environment and trade
Praween Chantanakomes is one of the lead members of the investigations, compliance and ethics team at Baker McKenzie in Bangkok. He has extensive experience in providing compliance-related advice,
regulations. He advises on a wide range of employment and immigration work, and assists clients with all employment aspects of M&A and transactions. Nam-Ake conducts and supervises employment due diligence work, and assists with all HR aspects post-integration or divestment. He has also taken on a lead role in the Sustainability Group and been involved in many ESG matters, including advising on human rights issues and human rights due diligence. Theeranit Pongpanarat is a key partner in the employment and compensation, and investigation, compliance and ethics practice groups at Baker McKenzie in Thailand. His specialisation ranges from the hiring and terminating of senior executives and directors to restructuring, M&A, industrial disputes, post-termination restriction enforcements, work permit and immigration complexities, employee benefits and welfare planning. Theeranit also has extensive experience in work safety issues, and advises extensively in the areas of fraud, discrimination and harassment investigations. He is experienced in workplace investigations in highly regulated industries, and advises clients on ensuring robust ethics and compliance programmes.
specifically in relation to anti-bribery matters. His other areas of focus include leading investigations and internal audits for compliance purposes. Praween has considerable experience in helping to set up appropriate internal control mechanisms, including providing legal training in relation to compliance matters and preparing appropriate policies, procedures and other internal control mechanisms.
Panitan Pruksakasemsuk joined Baker McKenzie in September 2020 and is active in the corporate and M&A and employment and compensation practice groups. He specialises in providing legal advice
and analysis on all matters related to labour laws, such as disciplinary investigation and actions, reviewing commercial agreements, and conducting legal research concerning labour laws, regulation laws and other commercial laws.
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