In Memory of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati

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Baker McKenzie Thailand pays tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, whose life was defined by her exceptional service, profound compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice. 

A distinguished legal professional, prosecutor, diplomat, and humanitarian, she advanced the rule of law and championed dignity for the vulnerable. 

For Baker McKenzie, memories of Her Royal Highness extend back to 2002, when she spent a summer with Baker McKenzie's Washington, D.C. office as a legal intern. Those who worked alongside her encountered not a royal figure seeking special treatment, but a diligent young lawyer eager to learn, contribute, and experience professional life as any other intern would. Contemporary accounts noted her preference for a simple and unassuming routine, reflecting the humility, discipline, and sense of purpose that would remain hallmarks of her life and service. 

Her enduring legacy in law, public service, and humanitarian work continues to inspire generations. 

May Her Royal Highness rest in eternal peace. 

 

Overview

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As the largest law firm in Thailand, our team offers a full range of legal services. From routine corporate registrations to the most complex cross-border M&A transactions, our clients benefit from our ability to bring the right team to every matter. We also have specialized foreign desks to better serve our clients from Japan, Europe and China that are investing in Thailand.

A distinguished list of landmark deals executed by our Financial Services and Tax teams demonstrates our innovative approach to Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Major Projects. We recently advised on Thailand’s first hybrid bond offering and first amortized bond offering, assisted a leading energy company in structuring the country’s first green bond offering, and helped establish the country's first publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT).

Our Corporate and Commercial practice advises on inbound and outbound trade, M&A, joint venture agreements, BOI investment privileges, environmental laws, consumer protection laws, and antitrust and competition matters. Our expert Insurance team leads the market in transactional, regulatory, bancassurance, and litigation work.

Our Real Estate practice is the largest and most accomplished in Thailand, advising on high-profile transactions and developments in Thailand. Our Healthcare team has deep experience in local regulatory processes and laws affecting pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology businesses. We also provide clients with guidance on WTO rules and regulations, regional trade agreements, and multilateral and bilateral agreements, including the US-Thailand Treaty of Amity.

Our Dispute Resolution lawyers represent clients in domestic and international litigation and arbitration, including bankruptcy, corruption, insurance claims, administrative law, labour, antitrust, cross-border fraud, class action, and international financial instrument enforcement.

As one of the leading Intellectual Property legal consultancies in Thailand, our IP team provides patent and trademark registration and enforcement services, as well as a full range of copyright, trade secret, online advisory, licensing, and outsourcing guidance. We also play a significant role in the development of Thailand's IP laws and regulations.

Our Sustainability Group in Bangkok is a multidisciplinary team with collective sustainability expertise to help organizations identify and minimize risk, establish sustainable structures and best practices, execute pivotal deals, benchmark performance and integrate sustainability into business models and operations to meet changing regulation. With diverse expertise, our team helps clients address the full spectrum of ESG concerns, from environmental compliance and carbon reduction to sustainable finance, supply chain, human rights, inclusion and diversity, values, corporate governance and more.

Our Japan Advisory Group provides a wide range of legal services to Japanese companies operating in Thailand and across the Asia-Pacific region. We provide our services in Japanese, Thai, and English, ensuring smooth communication and a deep understanding of corporate culture.

Awards

  • Thailand Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026
  • Thailand Law Firm of the Year – Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026
  • Thailand Law Firm of the Year – Asia Business Law Journal 2026

Practice Area Rankings

Banking & Finance

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Capital Markets

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Competition/Antitrust

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026

Corporate and M&A

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Customs and International Trade

  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Dispute Resolution

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Employment

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Insurance

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Intellectual Property

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Projects

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Real Estate

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Restructuring/Insolvency

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Tax

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

TMT

  • Band 1 – Thailand – Chambers & Partners 2026
  • Tier 1 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Transport

  • Tier 2 – Thailand – Legal 500 2026

Offices

Bangkok

195 One Bangkok Tower 4
30th-33rd Floors, Wireless Road
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel: +66 2636 2000 Fax: +66 2636 2111