Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, Partner and Director, Corporate and Commercial, Tilleke and Gibbins

Nop is a partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins' corporate and commercial group, head of the firm's technology group, and a Certified Information Privacy professional/Asia (CIPP/A). She advises clients on a wide range of regulatory compliance matters relating to Al, cybersecurity and data privacy, digital platforms, fintech, insurtech, and other tech-related products and services. Owing to her legal expertise and exceptional client service, Nop is recognized as a leading technology lawyer in Thailand and across Southeast Asia by numerous legal directories, including Asian Legal Business, Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, and Who's Who Legal.

Bunnasomboon Chaiparinya,Partner and Head of Corporate Department, JTJB International Lawyers Co., Ltd

Bunnasomboon Chaiparinya (also known as Aaron) is a partner in JTJB International Lawyers Bangkok. Prior to commencing a career in JTJB, Aaron practiced in the corporate department of international law firms in Thailand and Australia. Aaron has substantial experience advising on numerous high-profile M&A in both domestic and international cases. Aaron attended Thammasat University, and upon graduation with a second – class honors in Law, Aaron successfully pursued two master’s degrees in accounting and business administration from one of the top ranked universities in Australia.

Dawn Tan, Founder, ADTLaw LLC

Dawn Tan is the founder of established commercial firm ADTLaw LLC, which is in a joint venture with international firm Ashurst LLP through Ashurst ADTLaw. She is an experienced disputes lawyer and has represented clients in complex commercial disputes before all levels of the Singapore Courts. She has been appointed as arbitrator and acted as lead counsel in international arbitrations, and also has a significant strategic advisory practice. Dawn graduated from the National University of Singapore Law School with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (First Class Honours), and again achieved academic distinction at the Harvard Law School. She is qualified in Singapore, New York State and England & Wales. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. Outside practice, she is Chairwoman of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and a Council member of Singapore’s apex business association, the Singapore Business Federation. She has published papers on a range of subjects including the use of Singapore law in cross-border commercial transactions.

Pranat Laohapairoj, Partner, Chandler MHM Limited

Pranat is a Partner at Chandler MHM and has been with the firm since 2012. He has advised Thai and international clients on a broad range of matters including merger and acquisitions, antitrust, corporate, anti-corruption, compliance, and data protection. This has involved conducting due diligence (for merger and acquisitions, antitrust investigations, and data protection compliance), deal structuring, conducting negotiations, contract drafting, deal execution, and providing in-house training (on anti-bribery, antitrust, and data protection issues), conducting internal misconduct investigations, and handling antitrust defenses. Pranat has advised numerous clients on how to effectively manage situations which could potentially result in a crisis.

Akkaraporn Muangsobha, Partner, R&T Asia (Thailand) Limited

Akkaraporn is a Partner at Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited. He focusses on the practice area of Intellectual Property (IP). With over 15 years of experience at various prominent law firms in Bangkok, advising both Thai and international clients on a multitude of IP matters, his expertise covers a broad spectrum of issues in this field, ranging from the intricate processes of trade mark registration, patent filling, and industrial design protection, to the complexities of copyright law. He is also skilled in providing strategic brand advice and legal guidance in relation to a wide array of IP and entertainment law.

Jantapa Erjongmanee, Partner, R&T Asia (Thailand) Limited

Jantapa is a Partner in the General Corporate Commercial Practice of Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited. A licensed Thai lawyer, Jantapa has amassed years of experience advising and representing domestic and international companies in matters relating to foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and licensing, personal data protection, banking and finance, and general commercial matters (with particular focus in the areas of employment, intellectual property, information technology and communications, anti-bribery/ corruption, anti-competition).

Akitaka Anzai, Partner of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Director of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Akitaka Anzai is a partner of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune working primarily in the field of Japan-Southeast Asia related matters, such M&A, establishment of Joint Venture companies, labor issues or disputes in Southeast Asia countries including Malaysia and Thailand, and working on the capital market transaction, such as issuance of the equity or debts by the domestic and foreign companies and Islamic Finance.

Natira Siripun, Partner, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Natira Siripun is a partner of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and practices in the area of corporate and commercial law, particularly specializes in M&A, joint venture transactions, labor and employment, real estate, corporate reorganizations and general corporate and regulatory matters.

Chalothorn Sodarat, Legal Counsel, Canadian Solar

Chalothorn is a results-driven legal professional with a proven track record in the dynamic fields of renewable energy, fintech, and international trade. As Legal Counsel at Canadian Solar, she focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing efficiency in corporate legal work. Chalothorn brings a global perspective and a keen interest in both the global and US economies, consistently staying updated with the latest developments in these areas.

David Lim, Director and Head of Legal, Hongkong Land

With over 22 years of experience, David is a highly accomplished corporate lawyer, renowned for his extensive expertise in the real estate sector. His adventurous nature led him to Vietnam in 2003, where e embraced the challenges of a foreign legal landscape. In this period, David was promoted to partner at a global law firm and later took on leadership positions throughout the region.  In 2018, David assumed the role of Director and Head of Legal at Hongkong Land Singapore, bringing his wealth of expertise and leadership skills to steer the legal operations within the South Asian landscape.

Jay Thiyagarajan, Head of Legal and Ethics, Prudential Singapore

Jay is a Singapore qualified lawyer and has extensive private practice and in-house experience in contentious and non-contentious life insurance, general insurance, re-insurance, investment management, general compliance, regulatory compliance, data privacy, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, financial crimes, employment and corporate secretarial matters.

Jiruj Sundararjun, Legal & Compliance Manager, Fujifilm (Thailand) Ltd.

A seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in corporate and commercial law, with a particular focus on listed and foreign entities operating in Thailand’s dynamic business environment. As the Legal & Compliance Manager for FUJIFILM (Thailand) Limited, he plays a critical role in overseeing compliance for electronic imaging and medical devices, managing business licenses, and navigating complex disputes with precision.

John A Cordova, General Counsel, HSBC (Thailand)

John Cordova is the Country General Counsel at HSBC Thailand, where he ensures business strategies align with HSBC's risk management frameworks. He leverages his experience in Southeast Asia and new economies to explore partnerships and enhance client services. Before HSBC, John led Grab’s legal team, overseeing fundraising, M&A, and venture capital activities, including the Grab/Uber Southeast Asia transaction and Grab's NASDAQ listing. He also worked in private equity and was a partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. John holds qualifications from the University of Kent and Nottingham Law School and has furthered his education with INSEAD and Harvard Business School. 

Kassafree Thamaraksa, Senior Compliance Specialist, Export-Import Bank of Thailand

Operational Specialist in Thai and Southeast Asian legal and compliance consulting sectors, with expertise in risk management strategy, project management, and legal advisory on topics such as AML/CFT/WMD, legal due diligence, internal audit, business and legal negotiation solutions, and PDPA. Possesses extensive experience with Thai technology public companies, fintech, and the banking industry.

Maprang Sombatthai, Legal Director, LINE Company (Thailand)

Maprang is Legal Director of LINE Company (Thailand), a well-recognized multinational technology business.  She is highly respected high lawyer pioneer, with a strong track record of success in supporting diverse businesses.  Her passion, can-do attitude, business partnering skills and people management are outstanding.  She has over 2 decades of working experience.  Prior to Join LINE, she brings with her 10 years of progressive experience from Thai Cardif Life Assurance and prestigious law firms, including DLP Piper. Maprang is also known as a motivational speaker who is passionate to share her experience to younger group of legal professions, in mission to inspire and orient them towards in-house counsel career.

Nattapon Suraratrangsi, Head of Legal and Compliance, Monix

An experienced specialist in financial technology regulation, providing expert advice on a wide range of FinTech products, including payment systems, lending platforms, neobanks, and online identification solutions. Currently, serving as the Head of Legal and Compliance at MONIX, an AI-driven digital lending company, dedicated to supporting underserved communities and protecting them from illegal loan sharks.

Nuttapong Chantarasapt, General Manager, Compliance Management and Legal, Mecedes-Benz (Thailand)

Nuttapong Chantarasapt has been the Head of Compliance Management (Southeast Asia 1 region) and Legal (Thailand) and executive committee member of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited over 6 years. Previously, Nuttapong has vast experiences in compliance and legal in multinational oil & gas companies and government administration in Thailand.

Pitchaporn Noomnam, In-House Counsel, Precious Shipping Public Company Limited

An in-house counsel in the maritime industry, focusing on ship finance, commercial arbitration, and sustainability. With a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, seamlessly blending innovative legal strategies with a focus on sustainable practices. Work is centered on ensuring both legal and financial excellence, contributing to the industry's progress in adopting more responsible and eco-friendly operations.

Rijuta Misra, Group Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs, aCommerce Group Public Co. Ltd

Rijuta currently heads the legal department at aCommerce, an e-commerce enabler across Southeast Asia. She brings over 14 years of experience working as a General Counsel in the retail, e-commerce, fintech, construction and interior design, mining, and manufacturing sectors. In her current role, she has overseen the growth of aCommerce from its startup stage to becoming IPO-ready. In addition to her broad General Counsel responsibilities, she focuses on commercial and compliance matters, corporate governance matters, capital market laws, technology laws, and data privacy issues. She also serves as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at aCommerce. With a strong track record of delivering effective legal solutions, Rijuta adeptly navigates complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring business success and fostering innovation in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Rijuta is a qualified lawyer in India with extensive experience working across the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and parts of the EU. She has been living and working in Thailand since 2013.

Rosa Villanueva, Group Head – Legal, East West Seed International Limited

Rosa is a seasoned legal professional with nearly two decades of experience in both government and private sectors. Throughout her career, she has built extensive expertise across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, cosmetics, and agriculture. Currently, Rosa serves as the Group Head of Legal at East-West Seed, one of the world’s top 10 vegetable seed companies. In this capacity, she manages legal strategies and compliance for a dynamic network of 25 entities across five continents, ensuring regulatory adherence and strategic alignment to provide high-quality seeds to smallholder farmers in the tropics.

Scott Wu, Senior Managing Counsel, Agoda

An experienced technology and regulatory lawyer, Scott started out at a New York bank before joining a leading Taipei law firm and then moving in-house with several large multinationals, over the course of thirteen years. His areas of expertise include legal issues pertaining to semiconductors, cloud services, and online technology platforms. In more recent years, he has developed a burgeoning interest in block chain and cryptocurrency, and the potential of these technologies to transform traditional financial systems.

Siri-on Luangaroonlerd, Specialty Director, Aon (Thailand) Ltd.

Siri-on leads the financial specialties team in Aon Thailand. She has a strong working experience in banking and financing sector for 6 years before expanding her capability to risk management / insurance industry for 20 years. Siri-on has successfully introduced new specialty risk solutions into the Thai market, including credit solutions, cyber, project financing as well as bespoke known risk solutions such as litigation and contingent risk insurance. She is experienced in advising and placing complex insurance solutions for various deals in Thailand and Asean countries, including in power projects. She graduated with a Bachelor of Economics (BE) and Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (MIF) from Thammasat University, Thailand. She also holds a Diploma Certificate from Chartered Insurance Institute (London). Before joining Aon, Siri-on worked in investment banking and handled multi-business clientele at Kasikornbank Pcl for 7 years before moving to AIG Thailand as a portfolio manager in 2003 and eventually to Aon in 2006.

Suree Chaisiripanich, Compliance & Ethics Manager, PepsiCo Services Asia Ltd

I’m a Thai national with legal management expertise across beverage, technology, entertainment, marketing, and media sectors. Compliance & Ethics Associate Manager at PepsiCo, excelling in building strong compliance cultures. Prior roles include Legal Manager at Thai AirAsia and Pepsi-Cola, ensuring legal compliance and risk management. Master's in Law specializing in Intellectual Property and Information Technology.

Suthawan Pongburanakit, Senior Counsel, Krungsri Auto

Suthawan is a distinguished legal professional renowned for her expertise in finance-banking/insurance laws and regulations with a profound understanding of complex legal and compliance frameworks in global insurance company (AIG) and global financial institute.

Thanyalak Inthachard (Aom), Indochina Legal Counsel, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.

Thanyalak Inthachard is currently an Indochina Legal Counsel, stationed in Thailand, at a global largest food manufacturer: Nestlé. At Nestlé, Thanyalak takes care of consumer products in view of dispute resolution and litigation, data privacy, as well as compliance related matters. She also has a background in data privacy, digital platforms, fintech from a multi-industry conglomerate. She was a litigator from reputable regional law firm in Thailand with a background in Intellectual Property.

Wannika Maithi, Head of Legal, Allianz Technology Thailand

Head of Legal with over 15 years of experience, including 10 years in management and 2 years as a DPO and Company Secretary. Thailand Legal500 2024 by GC Powerlist. Specialist in Business, Tax, Corporate & Commercial, M&A, Digital & Telecom, PDPA, Intellectual property law, and Compliance regulations. 2 Master's degrees and 4 Certificates of law from leading Thai and international universities. 

 

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