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New Copyright Act amendment: What’s changing

The new draft amendment to the Thai Copyright Act has been reviewed by the Office of the Council of State (OCS) and placed for public hearing between 8 and 22 August 2025, retaining the original draft’s intention to endorse performers’ rights while offering clearer, more detailed provisions.

The fine line of 3D shape protection: Avoiding overreach

In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision re

Thailand: State's prerogative to unilaterally terminate an administrative contract

This article is the first in a series exploring the unique features of administrative contracts that all stakeholders should understand. It begins with an examination of the state’s prerogative to unilaterally terminate such contracts.

The Rise of E-Sports in Thailand and Opportunities for Investors

The popularity of e-sports in recent years has led to its official recognition as a professional sport in Thailand, which affords legal protection within the industry and obligates those with a vested interest in e-sports to follow the standards set by the laws and regulations of traditional sports.

Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Climate Action Leader by Thailand Carbon Neutral Network

For the second consecutive year, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as a Climate Action Leading Organization in the service category by the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN).

Baker McKenzie Advises RS Group on Divestment of Music Catalog Assets to Universal Music Group

Baker McKenzie has successfully represented RS GROUP on a pioneer transaction in Thailand's music industry; the divestment of RS Group's entire music catalog to Universal Music Group.

Baker McKenzie advised Mitsui on JPY 4 billion strategic joint venture

Baker McKenzie advised Japan-based Mitsui Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") on its strategic joint venture with Singapore-based airline service provider SATS in the food manufacturing and distribution business for approximately JPY 4 billion.

Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process

Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process under which it absorbed Joy Global (Perú) S.A.C.

Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa

Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú

Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A

Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A.C.

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program for an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million and first issuance

Advisory to Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol

Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol for the construction of a new hotel in Jorge Chavez International Airport

Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú S.A.A. and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima S.A.

Advisory to the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)

Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)

Advisory to the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.

Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.

Advisory in the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú

Advisory to Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa

Estudio Echecopar advised Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in the registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of Inverfal's First Debt Securities Program

Advisory to Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds for a total amount of PEN 130 million

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short-term debt securities of Banco Falabella Perú

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance

Estudio Echecopar advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros

Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of an additional 2.97% interest in Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros from Grupo ACP Corp. S.A.

Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.

Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. in financing to Agrícola Alaya S.A.

Estudio Echecopar advised Banco BBVA Perú and BBVA Securities Inc.

Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International acted as Peruvian legal counsel to Banco BBVA Peru, BBVA Securities Inc. and lenders, in connection with the loan agreement granted to Skanon Investments Inc.

Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank

Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank on financing for Camposol

Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International advised Banco Internacional del Perú

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the structuring and registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of its Second Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program

Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú

Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a loan to Universidad Científica del Sur

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s Second Issuance - Series G of Negotiable Certificates of Deposit under its Sixth Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program

Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in a leaseback transaction in favor of Camposol

Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. (the "Financial Lessor") in connection with a leaseback transaction over real estate properties of Camposol S.A. for an amount of USD 41'746,172.30.

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa

Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with Banco Falabella's Second Issuance of certificates of deposit - Series E