Department profile
Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler

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About

Provided by Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler

We have a strong Real Estate practice with a multidisciplinary team that takes a holistic approach to advising clients. Our attorneys are informed of the latest industry developments and provide specialist advice that is succinct and comprehensive. We undertake sophisticated due diligence projects and advise multinational corporations, institutional investors, private equity funds, SMEs and entrepreneurs on transactions involving all types and classes of real estate assets, including hotel/resort development projects, condominium and residential developments as well as mixed-use property developments.

We frequently advise on real estate workouts and restructurings; transactions involving distressed assets; cross-border transactions; all stages of property acquisition and development; drafting commercial contracts for design; and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) privileges. We also guide our clients through the lucrative property sector in Thailand, avoiding pitfalls and navigating restrictions on foreign ownership.

Our services also include property acquisitions and disposals, BOI and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) land ownership rights, registering land leases and property purchases, condominium law, land surveys and property inspections, due diligence on land titles and sellers as well as rights of habitation, possession, servitude, usufruct and superficies.

Clients (11)

  • Leading private equity firms focused on real estate
  • Family offices
  • Cars24 Group
  • University of Oxford
  • Phoenix Liberty Co., Ltd.
  • Panacea Retreats Co., Ltd.
  • Akal Co., Ltd.
  • Pacific Villas Co., Ltd.
  • Prestio (Thailand) Limited
  • Central Group Capital
  • Domestic and international funds

Industries (3)

  • Food & Beverages
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Private Clients

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Thailand

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Blumenthal Richter & Sumet is especially active in advising clients on the acquisition and development of hotels and resorts in Thailand, as well as retail properties. The team receives frequent instructions from developers, private equity investors and property owners, as well as high net worth individuals. The firm often represents international clients on inbound projects, advising on sale and purchase agreements, construction contracts, leasing deals, land due diligence and restructuring.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I found Blumenthal Richter & Sumet to be very good, very sensible and very valuable. They got everything done with minimal fuss.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They manage the different laws exceptionally well and are very efficient.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Robert Schuler
    Band 2Robert Schuler

    Robert Schuler

    Robert Schuler in Bangkok advises real estate companies and private equity investors on M&A, financing and corporate restructuring, including in relation to residential properties.
    • Robert Schuler anticipates issues, does extremely thorough analysis and provides practical and commercial advice.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler (1)

Thailand

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