Blumenthal Richter & Sumet is pleased to announce that newly appointed partner Ekkarat Ritthiplang has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 directory. This accolade comes in his first year as a partner, reflecting his growing reputation in Thailand’s legal market.
With over a decade of experience, Ekkarat is a trusted advisor to European, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai companies across industries such as automotive, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality, chemicals, and cosmetics. His expertise covers corporate and commercial transactions, foreign direct investment, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and business takeovers. He is well-regarded for his work with the Thai Board of Investment and other regulatory bodies, guiding clients through licensing, permitting, contract negotiations, and Thai labor and insurance laws.
Over the past year, Ekkarat has advised leading companies, including:
- A major beverage manufacturer and distributor on the entire business transfer of its Thai affiliate.
- Advising a client, Germany-based internationally recognized manufacturer of innovative and high quality space and water heating systems with annual revenue of over USD 52 million, on their new factory investment project in Thailand”.
- Numerous Chinese businesses entering the Thai market as a key member of the firm’s China Desk.
As part of the firm’s Corporate / M&A team, ranked in The Legal 500 for 2025, Ekkarat has been praised for his practical approach, accessibility, and ability to coordinate between foreign clients and Thai authorities. Clients describe him as providing “usable advice” and commend his responsiveness and problem-solving mindset.
Expressing his gratitude, Ekkarat stated, “I am honored by this recognition and sincerely thank our clients for their trust and positive feedback. Their support drives me to continue delivering high-quality legal services.”
Ekkarat represents the next generation of leadership at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, bringing fresh perspectives and a commitment to excellence. His recognition by The Legal 500 underscores his standing as one of Thailand’s rising corporate lawyers.
The Legal 500 is a globally recognized legal directory that ranks law firms and lawyers based on client feedback, peer reviews, and independent research, serving as a benchmark for excellence in the legal profession.
