Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie's legal practice is highly distinguished, and advises across the full spectrum of TMT-related work, with a strong focus on IT and telecommunications issues. The team is instructed by leading global and Thai clients on data privacy, e-commerce and cloud computing issues, as well as mobile operating agreements, blockchain and cybersecurity. The practice offers additional expertise in relation to media and entertainment. Its clients benefit from its regional network, consisting of branch offices across the ASEAN region.

Formichella & Sritawat specialises in TMT legal matters in Thailand, offering significant expertise relating to IT and telecommunications matters. The firm provides expert assistance with IT contracts and system integration, software development, cloud and data privacy matters, as well as e-commerce and broadcasting. It also advises on Thai regulations involving cybersecurity. The team regularly works with international law firms to advise on cross-border matters.

Lawyers within Tilleke & Gibbins' longstanding TMT practice in Bangkok offer a broad scope of services. The firm predominantly assists multinational companies with transactional and licensing issues involving e-payment, broadcasting and telecommunications, alongside regulations relating to OTT services. The team also advises on data privacy, as well as matters relating to insurtech. The TMT team regularly works with its renowned IP team to offer a full service to clients, and additionally handles disputes for clients in the TMT space.

Allen & Overy is a global law firm with longstanding experience in Thailand and South-East Asia. The team regularly advises domestic and international financial institutions and technology companies on M&A and capital markets deals in this space, including venture capital. It is also well placed to advise clients on data privacy matters, as well as disputes in the telecommunications sector.

Linklaters' team in Bangkok often represents leading Thai and international corporates in transactions in the TMT space. Its lawyers are frequently active on high-value cross-border acquisitions and financings, including in the e-commerce and telecoms sectors. The team also advises clients on personal data protection compliance in Thailand. The firm regularly combines with its global network of offices on TMT deals. LINE Man Wongnai, Digital Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund and True are key clients of the firm.

R&T Asia (Thailand) Limited's office in Bangkok has a notable TMT practice that is frequently engaged by leading global and Thai clients in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Its lawyers are well placed to advise on regulatory issues involving e-commerce, advertising, data privacy and cryptocurrency regulations. The team also advises clients on telecommunications licensing requirements in Thailand. The firm operates as part of the regional Rajah & Tann Asia network.

Chandler MHM hosts a respected TMT legal practice in Thailand, which is especially active on transactional mandates in this space. The team also advises clients on regulatory concerns, and operates on matters concerning data protection, e-commerce and cryptocurrency among others.

DLA Piper hosts a solid TMT legal offering in Thailand, handling a range of matters. The team covers telecoms licensing, and regulatory compliance relating to e-commerce and data privacy. Additionally, the lawyers take on transactional matters pertaining to TMT, such as fundraising involving technology entities.

Kudun and Partners in Thailand enters the rankings thanks to its considerable activity on regulatory and transactional TMT mandates. Especially active in the technology sector, the team offers regulatory advice on ICOs, blockchain and e-commerce. The department is additionally specialised in providing data privacy advisory to clients. Key clients of the firm include Bay Computing, Cleverse and Platt Finserve.

Weerawong C&P frequently represents leading Thai technology, telecommunications and media companies in a range of matters, including financings, acquisitions, disputes, competition law and regulatory issues. Its lawyers often advise on transactions relating to e-commerce and telecommunications infrastructure, while its contentious practice includes entertainment licensing and telecommunications concession cases. The firm especially acts for prominent Thai clients in this area, as well as foreign corporates. Clients include Plan B Media and Jasmine International.