Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Thailand
Band 2
About
Provided by Blumenthal Richter & Sumet
We have a strong Real Estate practice with a multidisciplinary team that takes a holistic approach to advising clients. Our attorneys are informed of the latest industry developments and provide specialist advice that is succinct and comprehensive. We undertake sophisticated due diligence projects and advise multinational corporations, institutional investors, private equity funds, SMEs and entrepreneurs on transactions involving all types and classes of real estate assets, including hotel/resort development projects, condominium and residential developments as well as mixed-use property developments.
We frequently advise on real estate workouts and restructurings; transactions involving distressed assets; cross-border transactions; all stages of property acquisition and development; drafting commercial contracts for design; and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) privileges. We also guide our clients through the lucrative property sector in Thailand, avoiding pitfalls and navigating restrictions on foreign ownership.
Our services also include property acquisitions and disposals, BOI and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) land ownership rights, registering land leases and property purchases, condominium law, land surveys and property inspections, due diligence on land titles and sellers as well as rights of habitation, possession, servitude, usufruct and superficies.
Chambers Review
Blumenthal Richter & Sumet is especially active in advising clients on the acquisition and development of hotels and resorts in Thailand, as well as retail properties. The team receives frequent instructions from developers, private equity investors and property owners, as well as high net worth individuals. The firm often represents international clients on inbound projects, advising on sale and purchase agreements, construction contracts, leasing deals, land due diligence and restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am impressed by the quality of work that Blumenthal Richter & Sumert's associates and Robert Schuler produces. They really go the extra mile."
"I am impressed by the quality of work that Blumenthal Richter & Sumert's associates and Robert Schuler produces. They really go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Schuler in Bangkok advises real estate companies and private equity investors on M&A, financing and corporate restructuring, including in relation to residential properties.
"Robert Schuler is very attentive to our needs, commercial and extremely experienced with respect to land and permitting issues in Thailand."
Ranked Lawyers at
Blumenthal Richter & Sumet
Thailand
Clients
Provided by Blumenthal Richter & Sumet
Akal Co., Ltd.
Cars24 Group
Central Group Capital
Domestic and international funds
Family offices
Leading private equity firms focused on real estate
Pacific Villas Co., Ltd.
Panacea Retreats Co., Ltd.
Phoenix Liberty Co., Ltd.
Prestio (Thailand) Limited
University of Oxford
Industries
Provided by Blumenthal Richter & Sumet
Food & Beverages
Hospitality & Tourism
Private Clients