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About Us Founded in 2015, Kudun and Partners is a modern and forward-thinking law firm with a vision for a more client-focused way of practicing ...

About Us Founded in 2015, Kudun and Partners is a modern and forward-thinking law firm with a vision for a more client-focused way of practicing ...

Kudun and Partners had an honour to co-host The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist Thailand 2023, the annual gathering that brought together the best General Counsels (GC) and Heads of Legal based in the country. This year’s event is the first GC Powerlist in Thailand, held in conjunction with the debut of the Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) in which Kudun and Partners is one of the law firms in Thailand supporting the initiative as a founding sponsor ...

On June 8 2023, Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner of Kudun and Partners and head of the Japan practice, joined Legal Plus’ 4th Annual International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Summit in Thailand as a panelist. Emi spoke on the 3rd Grand Panel entitled “AML, FCPA, Anti-bribery, whistleblowing- Protecting your Company” ...

In the spirit of acceptance, equality, and celebration, Kudun and Partners continuously embrace and celebrate Pride Month. We acknowledge the immense influence the LGBTQ+ community has had on shaping social progress, both nationally and globally. With an unwavering dedication to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and recognize their profound impact on society, we take this special time of the year to express our stance: we strives to foster equality, inclusivity, and respect ...

Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and Head of Japan Practice at Kudun and Partners, spoke at an event co-hosted by Japan Institute of Overseas Investment (JOI),  Atsumi & Sakai, ES Networks Co., Ltd and Kudun and Partners on the topic of “Contract Practices and PMI Leading to Successful Cross-border M&A in South East Asia (with Dispute Resolution in mind)” on 24 April 2023 ...

In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately 13 billion USD).[1] Accordingly, Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023 ...

May 15, 2023: We are pleased to announce that Kudun and Partners, once again, wins the Thailand Firm of the Year award at the Legal 500’s inaugural Southeast Asia Awards 2023, ahead of an impressive list of six nominated firms. This is an exceptional achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. The outstanding recognition as the Law Firm of the Year – Thailand is highly prestigious and awarded based on thorough research, analysis, and client feedback ...

Ekachai Chotpitayasunon and Kongwat Akaramanee, partners of Kudun and Partners together with senior associates; Supatra Kerinsaguna and Nattawut Cherdhirunkorn were invited to speak at a seminar organized by the Association of Family Business Entrepreneurs (AFBE) under the topic “Legacy and Asset Management for Family Business Sustainability” ...

As one of the leading law firms in Thailand, Kudun and Partners had the privilege of hosting the entourage of law students visiting abroad from the Law Faculty Association J.F.V. Grotius Group of Leiden University in the Netherlands. One of the highlights of the visit was the opportunity to share insights on the legal system of Thailand and engage in meaningful conversations with our legal practitioners and business professionals ...

Are you ready to be a lawyer? We are please to announce an exciting opportunity for 3rd and 4th year law students to join our team on a part-time capacity, with the opportunity to transition into full-time role in the future. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters, receive valuable hands-on experience from experienced legal professionals and gain exposure to various areas of law ...

Kudun & Partners is proud to announce that Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and head of Japan practice, has joined the Japan Board Diversity Network (JBDN)! The JBDN is the largest global network dedicated to improving corporate governance and board diversity in Japan. Emi has been an advocate of the merits of diversity, presenting on various panels on issues of cognitive diversity while also serving as a Partner in our firm ...

To celebrate and support International Women’s Day this year, Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and head of Japan practice, was invited to speak on a panel to discuss “Break the Bias in International Arbitration”, an event hosted by the THAC and supported by Arbitral Women ...

On March 28, 2023, Emi Rowse (Igusa), , Partner and head of Japan practice at Kudun and Partners, was invited  to speak as a guest lecturer on the topic of “Domestic and International Arbitration in Thailand” for the ASEAN Business and Investment Law Training Course at Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. The course is one of the subjects offered by the University for their LLM International Business Law Programme ...

We are pleased to announce that Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and head of Japan Practice at Kudun and Partners, has been officially enlisted in the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators! THAC has granted Emi the THAC Empanelment Certificate, recognizing her extensive experience and expertise in the field of arbitration. At Kudun and Partners, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services, including effective and efficient dispute resolution ...

In collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University’s recently concluded the ‘Skill Development for Future Lawyers’ program where Kudun and Partners, together with other leading global and local law firms in Thailand were invited to provide knowledge on the essential skills for the legal practice ...

In collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University recently concluded the ‘Essential Skills for Legal Practice’ program for the second year where Kudun and Partners, together with other leading global and local law firms in Thailand were invited to provide knowledge on the essential skills for the legal practice ...

Kudun and Partners have successfully represented BG Container Glass Public Company Limited, a SET-listed manufacturing company on the acquisition of shares in Prime Packing Company Limited. The transaction was divided into two phases, of which we successfully completed the first phase of the acquisition involving the purchase of 75% of the total shares in Prime Packing Company Limited for a total value of THB 214.2 million ...

Kudun and Partners, as the transaction counsel, represented Apollo Asia Service Limited (AAS) and Apollo Asia Real Estate II Cayman Holdings, LLC (AAR) along with the managing director of CAS Capital (Thailand) Limited (CAS) on the sales of their respective equity interests in AGRE Service Company Limited (amounting to 49% of all shares in AGRE Service) and CAS Service Limited (amounting to 49% of all shares in CAS Service) to the managing director of CAS ...

Kudun and Partners represented Damri Residence Co., Ltd., a project company sponsored by Areeya Property PCL, a publicly listed real estate developer on the Stock Exchange of Thailand with several successful high-value real estate projects in and around Bangkok, on two critical transactions for the development of the luxury Soontareeya Residence in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong area including a multiple assets-backed financing arrangement transaction ...

We are pleased to announce that Kudun and Partners has been shortlisted for not one, but four prestigious awards by The Legal 500 – Southeast Asia Awards 2023 ...

Kudun and Partners successfully assisted King Gen Public Company Limited, formerly known as Nation Broadcasting Corporation Public Company Limited (NBC) on the acquisition of 90 percent shares in Montri Transport Corporation Public Company Limited (Montri), which accounts for 337,500,000 shares in Montri from the existing shareholders for a total value of THB 539 million ...

Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Mindray Medical (Thailand) Limited in obtaining a foreign business license from the Ministry of Commerce for wholesale laboratory analytical and diagnostic reagents. Not only did we manage to complete the application and secure the license within the client’s three-month deadline, but this license represents a big step forward for the client’s expansion into the wholesale business and support of their parent company’s commercial operations ...

Represented Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo), one of the largest private equity firms in the United States with the approximate asset under management (AUM) of over USD 500 billion, and its Thai affiliates on the divestiture of 100% of their equity and debt investments with respect to an office and retail building located in Bangkok’s prime office area, for a total value of over USD 200 million ...

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Ben Cheok to Chief Operating Officer of Kudun and Partners, effective January 2023. Ben has been a valuable member of our team for the past three years, serving as the Head of Business Development and playing a crucial role in driving our firm’s growth. As COO, Ben will take on a leadership role in overseeing the overall business operations and working with the partnership to achieve our firm’s strategic vision ...