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LawPlus
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LawPlus Ltd.
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lawplusltd.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2000
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LawPlus Ltd. is a Bangkok-headquartered corporate law firm founded in 2000 (one source cites 2003) that provides legal advisory services to international, regional, and local corporate clients across three ASEAN jurisdictions. The firm operates from offices in Bangkok (Thailand), Yangon (Myanmar, via wholly-owned subsidiary LawPlus Myanmar Ltd., established 2013), and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), with a leadership team of six named partners, several senior associates and associates, patent agents, and a Chinese Desk Leader. It is a privately held, partner-owned firm with no external institutional investors or parent company.

The firm offers 13 practice areas: Banking and Finance, Commercial Transactions, Corporate/M&A, Employment, Foreign Direct Investment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolutions, Real Property and Construction, Startups and SMEs, Tax, Telecommunications/Media/Technology, and Personal Data Protection. Core revenue drivers are IP prosecution and contentious work (where Managing Partner Kowit Somwaiya is ranked by IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000, and Legal 500), banking and finance regulatory advisory, and FDI counsel for multinationals entering Thailand and Myanmar. The firm generates revenue exclusively through quote-based professional service fees tied to individual client matters; it has no technology product, no recurring SaaS revenue, and no disclosed financial metrics.

LawPlus is a member of Meritas, a global alliance of vetted law firms, which it leverages for cross-border referrals. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, reaching enterprise clients through direct engagement, professional referrals, sustained rankings in Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, WTR 1000, Asialaw Profiles, and IAM Patent 1000, and ongoing thought leadership via publications on Thai and ASEAN legal developments. The firm serves enterprise clients across financial services, telecommunications, automotive, pharmaceutical, technology, entertainment, retail, real estate, and engineering sectors.

Short descriptiontext

LawPlus is a Bangkok-based corporate law firm with offices in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam, providing legal advisory across 13 practice areas including banking and finance, intellectual property, corporate/M&A, and TMT to international and regional corporate clients.

Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
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HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
HQ citystring
Bangkok
HQ countrystring
Thailand
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
legal advisory services, banking finance law, intellectual property law, corporate mergers acquisitions, litigation dispute resolution
Industry3 codes
1Corporate & Commercial Law
CodeBPAHAAAAPrimaryYes
2Tax Law
CodeBPAHAAAGPrimaryNo
3Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law
CodeBPAHAAAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Offices of Lawyers541110
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Legal Services8111
Product category
Legal Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Legal Services Fees
TypeProfessional Services
Description

The firm generates revenue through professional legal service fees charged to corporate clients for legal advisory, transactional work, litigation, and intellectual property services.

lawplusltd.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

LawPlus Ltd. is a Thai-headquartered law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation services to international, regional, and local corporate clients. The firm offers counsel across practice areas including banking and finance, commercial transactions, corporate/M&A, employment, foreign direct investment, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, real property and construction, tax, telecommunications/media/technology, and personal data protection.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

LawPlus Ltd. is a law firm, not a software product company. It provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas rather than technology products. The firm offers legal advisory in Banking and Finance, Commercial Transactions, Corporate/M&A, Employment, Foreign Direct Investment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolutions, Real Property and Construction, Startups and SMEs, Tax, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, and Personal Data Protection. The firm has offices in Bangkok, Thailand; Yangon, Myanmar; and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. As a member of Meritas, the firm also has access to a global network of law firms for cross-border legal matters.

Product and service13 records
1Legal Services - Banking and Finance
2Legal Services - Commercial Transactions
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory on commercial contracts, business negotiations, and commercial law matters for corporate clients.

3Legal Services - Corporate / M&A
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Corporate legal services including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring for corporate clients.

4Legal Services - Employment
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory on employment law, labor relations, and workplace compliance matters for employers.

5Legal Services - Foreign Direct Investment
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory for foreign investors on investment regulations, business setup, and compliance in Thailand and Myanmar.

6Legal Services - Insolvency and Restructuring
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal services for debt restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and bankruptcy matters for corporate clients.

7Legal Services - Intellectual Property
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

IP prosecution and litigation including trademark and patent registration, opposition, cancellation, renewal, assignment, licensing, recovery, anti-counterfeiting, investigation, and enforcement for corporate clients.

8Legal Services - Litigation and Dispute Resolutions
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Civil and criminal litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services for corporate and individual clients.

9Legal Services - Real Property and Construction
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory on real estate transactions, property development, and construction law for property developers and construction companies.

10Legal Services - Startups and SMEs
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal services tailored for startups and small to medium enterprises including business formation and growth advisory.

11Legal Services - Tax
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Tax legal advisory including tax planning, compliance, and disputes for corporate clients.

12Legal Services - Telecommunications, Media and Technology
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory on ICT projects, telecommunications laws, fintech, data protection, cybersecurity, cloud services, e-commerce, and technology licensing for corporate clients.

13Legal Services - Personal Data Protection
CategoryLegal Advisory
Description

Legal advisory on Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), data privacy compliance, cross-border data transfers, and BCR certification for corporate clients.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Meritas
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

LawPlus is a member of Meritas, an international network of law firms providing access to quality legal services globally. This affiliation enables the firm to serve clients with cross-border legal needs through verified member firms worldwide.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Allen & Gresham
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent Bangkok law firm with established corporate, banking, and real estate practices serving Thai and international clients. Direct peer: similar mid-size independent model, comparable Thailand focus, and similar client roster across foreign corporates entering Thailand.

2Tilleke & Gibbins
TypeDirect peer
Description

Bangkok-headquartered full-service law firm with deep IP, TMT, and corporate practices serving multinational clients across Southeast Asia. Direct peer: comparable size, regional ASEAN footprint, similar practice mix including IP-heavy rankings, and overlapping enterprise client base.

3Siam Premier International Law Office
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established Thai law firm providing corporate, M&A, banking, and dispute resolution services to international clients in Thailand. Direct peer: comparable boutique-mid size, Thailand-headquartered, similar enterprise client base, and similar Legal 500 ranking tier.

4Kudun & Partners
TypeDirect peer
Description

Bangkok-based independent firm focused on corporate, M&A, banking, and capital markets work for Thai and foreign clients. Direct peer: comparable boutique-mid size, similar client segment (corporate, financial services, FDI), and overlapping Thailand-headquartered practice profile.

5Clifford Chance
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Magic Circle firm with a Bangkok office focusing on banking, finance, M&A, and capital markets. Broad incumbent: deep resources, premium pricing, and overlapping multinational banking and corporate client base; competes for the upper end of the same mandate pool.

6Baker McKenzie
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global law firm with a major Bangkok office covering banking, M&A, IP, TMT, and dispute resolution across the region. Broad incumbent: significantly larger and offers overlapping capabilities as part of a global portfolio; competes for the same multinational mandates but at much greater scale.

7DLA Piper
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global law firm with Bangkok office serving multinational clients in corporate, IP, TMT, and FDI matters across ASEAN. Broad incumbent: significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage; competes for the same enterprise technology, telecom, and FDI mandates that LawPlus serves.

8Linklaters
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Magic Circle firm with Bangkok presence focused on banking, finance, and corporate transactions in Southeast Asia. Broad incumbent: competes for the largest Thai and ASEAN mandates in banking & finance, the same flagship practice area where LawPlus is ranked.

9Chandler MHM
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Thai law firm affiliated with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto of Japan, with full-service corporate, banking, and dispute resolution practices. Direct peer: comparable size, Thailand focus, similar multinational client roster, and overlapping Legal 500/Chambers ranking profile.

10Weerawong Chinnavat & Peangpanor
TypeDirect peer
Description

Leading independent Thai law firm with strong banking & finance, M&A, and capital markets practices, regularly ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers. Direct peer: comparable size, Bangkok-centric, serving Thai and multinational corporate clients with similar mid-to-upper market mandates.

Market position
Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers9 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles12 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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LawPlus

Legal Serviceslawplusltd.com

LawPlus is a Bangkok-based corporate law firm with offices in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam, providing legal advisory across 13 practice areas including banking and finance, intellectual property, corporate/M&A, and TMT to international and regional corporate clients.

What LawPlus does

LawPlus Ltd. is a Bangkok-headquartered corporate law firm founded in 2000 (one source cites 2003) that provides legal advisory services to international, regional, and local corporate clients across three ASEAN jurisdictions. The firm operates from offices in Bangkok (Thailand), Yangon (Myanmar, via wholly-owned subsidiary LawPlus Myanmar Ltd., established 2013), and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), with a leadership team of six named partners, several senior associates and associates, patent agents, and a Chinese Desk Leader. It is a privately held, partner-owned firm with no external institutional investors or parent company.

The firm offers 13 practice areas: Banking and Finance, Commercial Transactions, Corporate/M&A, Employment, Foreign Direct Investment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolutions, Real Property and Construction, Startups and SMEs, Tax, Telecommunications/Media/Technology, and Personal Data Protection. Core revenue drivers are IP prosecution and contentious work (where Managing Partner Kowit Somwaiya is ranked by IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000, and Legal 500), banking and finance regulatory advisory, and FDI counsel for multinationals entering Thailand and Myanmar. The firm generates revenue exclusively through quote-based professional service fees tied to individual client matters; it has no technology product, no recurring SaaS revenue, and no disclosed financial metrics.

LawPlus is a member of Meritas, a global alliance of vetted law firms, which it leverages for cross-border referrals. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, reaching enterprise clients through direct engagement, professional referrals, sustained rankings in Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, WTR 1000, Asialaw Profiles, and IAM Patent 1000, and ongoing thought leadership via publications on Thai and ASEAN legal developments. The firm serves enterprise clients across financial services, telecommunications, automotive, pharmaceutical, technology, entertainment, retail, real estate, and engineering sectors.

LawPlus firmographics

Firmographics
Name
LawPlus
Legal name
LawPlus Ltd.
Website
https://lawplusltd.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2000
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
LawPlus is a Bangkok-based corporate law firm with offices in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam, providing legal advisory across 13 practice areas including banking and finance, intellectual property, corporate/M&A, and TMT to international and regional corporate clients.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

LawPlus industry classification

Industry
Product category
Legal Services
NAICS
Offices of Lawyers (541110)
SIC
Services-Legal Services (8111)
akta.pro primary industry
Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Tax Law (BPAHAAAG), Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

Keywords

  • Legal advisory services
  • Banking finance law
  • Intellectual property law
  • Corporate mergers acquisitions
  • Litigation dispute resolution

Where LawPlus is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bangkok
HQ country
Thailand
HQ region
Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

LawPlus business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Legal Services Fees: The firm generates revenue through professional legal service fees charged to corporate clients for legal advisory, transactional work, litigation, and intellectual property services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

LawPlus product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LawPlus Ltd. is a Thai-headquartered law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation services to international, regional, and local corporate clients. The firm offers counsel across practice areas including banking and finance, commercial transactions, corporate/M&A, employment, foreign direct investment, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, real property and construction, tax, telecommunications/media/technology, and personal data protection.

Product overview

LawPlus Ltd. is a law firm, not a software product company. It provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas rather than technology products. The firm offers legal advisory in Banking and Finance, Commercial Transactions, Corporate/M&A, Employment, Foreign Direct Investment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolutions, Real Property and Construction, Startups and SMEs, Tax, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, and Personal Data Protection. The firm has offices in Bangkok, Thailand; Yangon, Myanmar; and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. As a member of Meritas, the firm also has access to a global network of law firms for cross-border legal matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Legal Services - Banking and Finance
  • Legal Services - Commercial Transactions Legal advisory on commercial contracts, business negotiations, and commercial law matters for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Corporate / M&A Corporate legal services including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Employment Legal advisory on employment law, labor relations, and workplace compliance matters for employers.
  • Legal Services - Foreign Direct Investment Legal advisory for foreign investors on investment regulations, business setup, and compliance in Thailand and Myanmar.
  • Legal Services - Insolvency and Restructuring Legal services for debt restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and bankruptcy matters for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Intellectual Property IP prosecution and litigation including trademark and patent registration, opposition, cancellation, renewal, assignment, licensing, recovery, anti-counterfeiting, investigation, and enforcement for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Litigation and Dispute Resolutions Civil and criminal litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services for corporate and individual clients.
  • Legal Services - Real Property and Construction Legal advisory on real estate transactions, property development, and construction law for property developers and construction companies.
  • Legal Services - Startups and SMEs Legal services tailored for startups and small to medium enterprises including business formation and growth advisory.
  • Legal Services - Tax Tax legal advisory including tax planning, compliance, and disputes for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Telecommunications, Media and Technology Legal advisory on ICT projects, telecommunications laws, fintech, data protection, cybersecurity, cloud services, e-commerce, and technology licensing for corporate clients.
  • Legal Services - Personal Data Protection Legal advisory on Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), data privacy compliance, cross-border data transfers, and BCR certification for corporate clients.

Companies that use LawPlus

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

LawPlus technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

LawPlus partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • MeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLawPlus is a member of Meritas, an international network of law firms providing access to quality legal services globally. This affiliation enables the firm to serve clients with cross-border legal needs through verified member firms worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

LawPlus competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Allen & Gresham: Independent Bangkok law firm with established corporate, banking, and real estate practices serving Thai and international clients. Direct peer: similar mid-size independent model, comparable Thailand focus, and similar client roster across foreign corporates entering Thailand.
  • Tilleke & Gibbins: Bangkok-headquartered full-service law firm with deep IP, TMT, and corporate practices serving multinational clients across Southeast Asia. Direct peer: comparable size, regional ASEAN footprint, similar practice mix including IP-heavy rankings, and overlapping enterprise client base.
  • Siam Premier International Law Office: Long-established Thai law firm providing corporate, M&A, banking, and dispute resolution services to international clients in Thailand. Direct peer: comparable boutique-mid size, Thailand-headquartered, similar enterprise client base, and similar Legal 500 ranking tier.
  • Kudun & Partners: Bangkok-based independent firm focused on corporate, M&A, banking, and capital markets work for Thai and foreign clients. Direct peer: comparable boutique-mid size, similar client segment (corporate, financial services, FDI), and overlapping Thailand-headquartered practice profile.
  • Chandler MHM: Major Thai law firm affiliated with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto of Japan, with full-service corporate, banking, and dispute resolution practices. Direct peer: comparable size, Thailand focus, similar multinational client roster, and overlapping Legal 500/Chambers ranking profile.
  • Weerawong Chinnavat & Peangpanor: Leading independent Thai law firm with strong banking & finance, M&A, and capital markets practices, regularly ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers. Direct peer: comparable size, Bangkok-centric, serving Thai and multinational corporate clients with similar mid-to-upper market mandates.

Broad incumbents

  • Clifford Chance: Magic Circle firm with a Bangkok office focusing on banking, finance, M&A, and capital markets. Broad incumbent: deep resources, premium pricing, and overlapping multinational banking and corporate client base; competes for the upper end of the same mandate pool.
  • Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with a major Bangkok office covering banking, M&A, IP, TMT, and dispute resolution across the region. Broad incumbent: significantly larger and offers overlapping capabilities as part of a global portfolio; competes for the same multinational mandates but at much greater scale.
  • DLA Piper: Global law firm with Bangkok office serving multinational clients in corporate, IP, TMT, and FDI matters across ASEAN. Broad incumbent: significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage; competes for the same enterprise technology, telecom, and FDI mandates that LawPlus serves.
  • Linklaters: Magic Circle firm with Bangkok presence focused on banking, finance, and corporate transactions in Southeast Asia. Broad incumbent: competes for the largest Thai and ASEAN mandates in banking & finance, the same flagship practice area where LawPlus is ranked.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

LawPlus social profiles

Digital presence

LawPlus financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LawPlus leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

LawPlus subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

LawPlus funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LawPlus M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LawPlus

What does LawPlus do?

LawPlus Ltd. is a Thai-headquartered law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation services to international, regional, and local corporate clients. The firm offers counsel across practice areas including banking and finance, commercial transactions, corporate/M&A, employment, foreign direct investment, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, real property and construction, tax, telecommunications/media/technology, and personal data protection.

Is LawPlus a public or private company?

LawPlus is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was LawPlus founded?

LawPlus was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is LawPlus based?

LawPlus is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, in the Asia region.

How does LawPlus make money?

One revenue line is on record: legal Services Fees.

Who are LawPlus's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Allen & Gresham, Tilleke & Gibbins, Siam Premier International Law Office, Kudun & Partners, Chandler MHM and Weerawong Chinnavat & Peangpanor. Broad incumbents are Clifford Chance, Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Linklaters.

Does LawPlus have an API?

No public API is recorded for LawPlus.

What industry is LawPlus in?

LawPlus's product category is Legal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAAAA, Corporate & Commercial Law, with a secondary code of BPAHAAAG, Tax Law. Its NAICS code is 541110 and its SIC code is 8111.

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