•    KPMG in Thailand launches KPMG Legal to provide legal services in Thailand

•    KPMG Legal has a team of more than 50 legal staff, of which 25 are licensed lawyers with in-depth knowledge in various business industries, working with other KPMG professionals as part of an integrated ‘one-KPMG’ team

Mr. Charoen Phosamritlert, CEO of KPMG in Thailand

KPMG in Thailand recently launched KPMG Legal to provide high quality legal services alongside its already established audit, tax and advisory services. 

KPMG Legal provides a full range of business law services, such as commercial and corporate law, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and reorganization, employment law, legal compliance and investigation, and privacy law.

In Thailand, there is an increasing need for businesses to implement business transformation programs that need an integrated legal approach and business methodologies, not just pure legal advice. KPMG Legal in Thailand is able to offer end-to-end, holistic approach for businesses in Thailand and the region. 

Legal advisors at KPMG in Thailand understand the nuances of the industry and work with other KPMG professionals as part of an integrated ‘one-KPMG’ team. The network of legal professionals is deeply embedded into KPMG’s wider industry practices, allowing for legal professionals to be exposed to emerging industry trends, providing deep insight into key sector-specific issues.

 “At KPMG, we believe in being proactive. We need to be able to identify future trends and upcoming industries in order to be ready with our team of experts to serve our clients. With KPMG Legal and our strong background in various business industries, we will be able to provide our customers with a holistic legal counsel service backed by a team of business-savvy legal advisors,” says Mr. Charoen Phosamritlert, CEO of KPMG in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

“The launch of KPMG Legal in Thailand reflects KPMG’s global strategy to grow its legal services network and capability, says Mr. Stuart Fuller, Global Head of Legal Services and ASPAC Regional Leader for Legal Services, KPMG International. “The increasing relevance of the Asia Pacific to our clients from a markets, business and strategic perspective has seen KPMG’s Global Legal Services network expand in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the last 12 months, strong growth in Australia, Vietnam and Taiwan, and now the launch of KPMG Legal in Thailand. As part of our Asia Pacific and ASEAN strategy, we expect to see strong and continuing growth in our legal services footprint and capability in the region so that we can best support our clients.”

Globally, KPMG legal services has over 2,400 lawyers operating in 79 jurisdictions. This network of lawyers, including Thailand, allow for a deep understanding of international trends and global best practices. Having worked with subject matter experts in virtually every industry, KPMG Legal delivers tailored and insightful legal advice to each client, no matter whether their matter is local, regional or international.

“No matter the industry sector our clients operate in, they can count on our network of legal services professionals to bring deep insight and experience that are in play in those industries. More than just our deep knowledge in business and legal services, we also believe in tailoring specifically to each of our clients’ individual needs and request. No two clients are the same so we provide tailored teams to meet unique objectives.” says Mr. Charoen.