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Baker McKenzie

Insurance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Baker McKenzie

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The size and diversity of Baker McKenzie's Bangkok insurance team allow us to fluently apply legal and industry knowledge to find sophisticated and commercially sound solutions to all aspects of an insurance matter. We have over three decades of accumulated experience and best practices in advising clients in all areas of both life and non-life insurance, including insurers, reinsurers, insurance brokers, and financial institutions. We also assist international investors from more mature insurance and reinsurance markets who are keen to participate in an existing domestic operation or a joint venture with an existing local insurance entity. Our teams regularly advise on the most complex and challenging domestic and cross-border matters, delivering consistently practical and knowledgeable advice and providing clients with innovative solutions, making us the undisputed Thai market leader.

No other firm in Thailand has represented more major international and local insurers, insurance intermediaries, and self-regulatory bodies. Our comprehensive capabilities cover regulatory issues; policy issues (life and casualty insurance); M&A, JV; Reinsurance; development of new insurance and investment-linked products; insurance-related claims, subrogation matters; investments by insurance funds and asset management; bancassurance; trade competition; digitalization, insurtech, data privacy; tax aspects of insurance, investment, corporate restructuring; and litigation claims.

Industries (4)

  • Life Insurance
  • Non-life Insurance
  • Reinsurance
  • Bancassurance

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Insurance - Thailand

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie houses a highly regarded insurance team with a market-leading non-contentious practice. The team advises on M&A, reorganisation, regulatory and bancassurance matters in the insurance sector, as well as handling litigation. The practice is frequently instructed by pre-eminent Thai and global insurers, reinsurers, banks and brokers.

Strengths

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  • The team knows insurance regulations in Thailand very well. It provides detailed analysis on complex issues, with illustrative presentations to help clients easily understand the relevant content.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • This department stands out in the industry due to its strong legal expertise and deep industry insights, which enable us to navigate complex regulations and make well-informed strategic decisions.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSorachon Boonsong
    Eminent PractitionersSorachon Boonsong

    Sorachon Boonsong

    Sorachon Boonsong is a leading figure for non-contentious insurance matters, including high-value M&A. He often represents Thai and foreign insurers.
    • He provides industry insights and has built excellent relationships with our team. He is a trusted partner and his approach ensures that our needs are always understood and addressed effectively.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Sorachon Boonsong is very knowledgeable and has been very professional in managing and cooperating with stakeholders.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Ampika Kumar
    Band 2Ampika Kumar

    Ampika Kumar

    Ampika Kumar specialises in insurance regulatory matters, including advising clients on foreign shareholding regulations and related antitrust issues. She usually acts for insurers on transactional matters.
    • She is very client-focused and knowledgeable.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Ampika Kumar is a very knowledgeable partner, strong in insurance regulation and the regulatory environment.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Amnart Pitakgorn
    Band 3Amnart Pitakgorn

    Amnart Pitakgorn

    Amnart Pitakgorn is an established practitioner in Thailand's insurance space, active on a wide range of non-contentious matters. He especially deals with regulatory matters concerning interrelated insurance, M&A and capital markets issues.

    • He is a very knowledgeable partner with strong suits in insurance regulation and the regulatory environment. He has the initiative to suggest options for solutions to issues.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Amnart Pitakgorn consistently demonstrates a proactive approach, anticipating our needs and providing strategic insights that have significantly contributed to our decision-making process.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingJarae Sithiwong
    Up and ComingJarae Sithiwong

    Jarae Sithiwong

    Jarae Sithiwong handles onshore and offshore M&A deals in the insurance industry. He has further expertise in insurtech and insurance digitisation.

    • Jarae Sithiwong has a deep understanding of the insurance industry and an exceptional ability to analyse and resolve sophisticated legal and regulatory challenges. He takes a strategic approach.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

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