Provided by Baker McKenzie
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.
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Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Sorachon Boonsong is very knowledgeable and has been very professional in managing and cooperating with stakeholders.
She is very client-focused and knowledgeable.
Ampika Kumar is a very knowledgeable partner, strong in insurance regulation and the regulatory environment.
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.
Amnart Pitakgorn consistently demonstrates a proactive approach, anticipating our needs and providing strategic insights that have significantly contributed to our decision-making process.
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.
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Jakkarin Bantathong
Jarae Sithiwong
Purachate Manussiripen
Head of Department
Head of Department
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Bancassurance
Life Insurance
Non-life Insurance
Reinsurance
