First Law International welcomes its newest member firm in Thailand – Kudun & Partners (“K&P”). Founded in 2015, this young and dynamic law firm has attracted domestic and international recognition from top legal publications. K&P’s experienced team of international and Thai lawyers, comprised of 16 partners and over 50 associates, acts as trusted advisors to a range of government entities, financial institutions, and private equity funds. The firm also regularly advises leading Thai and international private and public corporations on transactions in Thailand and throughout the Asia Pacific region, covering the full spectrum of industry sectors.

K&P has a multi-disciplinary commercial practice and covers many practice areas, including:

1. Administrative Law
2. Banking & Finance
3. Capital Markets & Securities (IPOs, Equity and Debt Offerings, Takeovers)
4. Corporate M&A (Acquisition & Disposal of Equity Interest in Listed Companies)
5. Dispute Resolution and Litigation
6. Domestic & International Arbitration
7. Data Privacy & Protection
8. Digital Law
9. Employment and Benefits
10. FDI & Market Entry Strategies
11. Infrastructure Funds & REITs
12. Private Equity
13. Project Financing
14. Permits and Licensing
15. Restructuring & Insolvency
16. Startup
17. Tax & Transfer Pricing

It is worth noting that K&P is the first independent law firm in Thailand with a dedicated China Practice consisting of both qualified Thai lawyers who are native Chinese speakers and Chinese qualified legal professionals, serving the unique needs of Chinese corporations and individuals on both inbound and outbound transactions.

Clients value the firm’s responsiveness and distinctly commercial attitude, as well as K&P’s passion for developing forward-thinking, innovative strategies and solutions that respond to their particular business needs. Within its first 10 years, K&P has already been awarded the highly coveted Thailand Law Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2020/2021 and 2023, as a reflection of the firm's commitment to deliver work that exceeds expectations and raise industry standards.

First Law International is proud to welcome Kudun & Partners as a Premium Member of FLI’s Investor Community of Member Law Firms. FLI is equally pleased to kick-start 2024 with a number of tactical regional APAC initiatives for which K&P’s leadership is expected to play a key role. FLI’s ongoing business development efforts among our regional members with the goal to generate more APAC-bound client opportunities will continue to strengthen FLI APAC cluster’s position as the regional powerhouse.

About First Law International (FLI)

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