Competition/Antitrust | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie is noted for its deep expertise in competition law in Thailand, including both transactional and investigations work. The firm represents clients from a range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, pharmaceutical and financial services. The competition law specialists often handle multi-jurisdictional filings for Thai clients, in conjunction with its global network of offices. The practice also assists Thai and international companies on cartel and unfair trade matters.

Linklaters is regularly engaged by prominentlocal and international corporates on merger clearance before the Office of Trade Competition Commission in Thailand. The competition practice advises clients on antitrust compliance, as well as investigations in this space. The team represents companies in a range of sectors, including retail, technology, energy and insurance. The firm leverages its international network for competition matters in Thailand, including lawyers based in Hong Kong.

Weerawong C&P's antitrust team regularly collaborates with its leading corporate practice to advise clients on merger control relating to various transactions in Thailand.The team represents Thai and international companies in the consumer goods, TMT, logistics, healthcare and energy sectors. The competition team also helps companies with advisory matters, including drawing up competition compliance manuals.

Chandler MHM is noted for its expertise inThai antitrust law, including pre-merger and post-merger filings. The team is also well versed in investigations work, as well as advice on cartel matters and competition law compliance. The competition team advises companies from a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and construction.

Herbert Smith Freehills in Bangkok frequently handles complex antitrust work in the telecommunications, automotive, energy and banking sectors, among others. It provides competition law advice relating to joint ventures, M&A and exclusivity arrangements. The firm often collaborates with its offices in other jurisdictions to provide cross-border coverage.

Tilleke & Gibbins provides competition law expertise in both Thailand and neighbouring jurisdictions, in collaboration with its regional offices. Areas of expertise of the team include merger control, abuse of dominance and compliance training, as well as distribution agreements. The firm acts for companies in industries across a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare and manufacturing.

R&T Asia (Thailand) Limited demonstrates strong expertise in merger control work arising from corporate transactions. It also advises clients on compliance and investigation matters. The practice regularly acts for clients in a range of industries that include retail, telecommunications and manufacturing.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited has an accomplished and active practice that offers expertise on a range of competition and antitrust mandates. The firm acts on merger control filings, and matters concerning abuse of dominance and unfair trade practice. Its clientele includes many Japanese and Thai entities.