Competition/Antitrust | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie is noted for its deep expertise in competition law in Thailand, including both transactional and investigations work. Representing clients from a range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and healthcare, the team regularly picks up merger clearance work. The competition law specialists often handle multi-jurisdictional filings for Thai clients, in conjunction with its global network of offices. The practice also assists Thai and international companies on cartel and unfair trade matters.

Linklaters is regularly engaged by premier local and international corporates on merger clearance before the Office of Trade Competition Commission in Thailand. The competition practice advises clients on antitrust compliance, as well as investigations in this space. The team represents companies in a range of sectors, including retail, TMT, energy and insurance, advising the likes of Allianz Ayudhya, Star Petroleum Refining and True. The firm leverages its international network for competition matters in Thailand, including lawyers based in Hong Kong.

Weerawong C&P's antitrust team regularly collaborates with its leading corporate practice to advise clients on merger control relating to large transactions in Thailand. Clients that the team has represented include Thai and international companies in the consumer goods, TMT, logistics, healthcare and energy sectors. The competition team also helps companies with advisory matters, including drawing up competition compliance manuals.

Chandler MHM is noted for its expertise in Thai antitrust law, including pre-merger and post-merger filings. The team is also well versed in investigations work, as well as advice on cartel matters and competition law compliance. The competition team advises companies from a wide range of sectors, including TMT, energy and construction.

Tilleke & Gibbins provides competition law expertise in both Thailand and neighbouring jurisdictions, in collaboration with its regional offices. Areas of expertise of the team include merger control, abuse of dominance and compliance training, as well as distribution agreements. The firm acts for companies in industries across a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare and manufacturing. Clients include Jack Chia Industries, FMC and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.