Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler Achieves Multiple Rankings in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026

Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler is pleased to announce its recognition across three practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide for Thailand, with 9 lawyers receiving individual honors.

Our firm has been ranked in the following practice areas: Tax (Tier 2), Corporate/M&A (Tier 3), and Real Estate (Tier 3).

The firm’s achievement is further highlighted by the recognition of several lawyers for their outstanding work. Senior Partner Sumet Mingmongkolmitr has been recognized as a Leading Partner in Tax practice for the 6th time, while Senior Partner Robert Schuler has been recognized as a Leading Partner in Real Estate practice for the 5th  time.

Moreover, Promboon is further ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Tax practice while Senior Associates Sudarat Jirakietwattana and Chawin Luangpattarawong (first-time ranked) have been noted as Recommended Lawyers. Sudarat is further noted as a Leading Associate.

In Corporate/M&A practice, Senior Partner Andreas Richter, Partner Ekkarat Ritthiplang, Partner Stefan Rield (first-time ranked), Partner Promboon Sookatup (first-time ranked) and Senior Associate Jatuporn Pakornrat (first-time ranked) have been noted as Recommended Lawyers.

Commenting on the rankings, Sumet stated: “We are extremely proud that this represents the highest number of Legal 500 rankings our firm has ever achieved. It is particularly gratifying to see many new faces being recognized for the first time, which speaks to the strength and development of talent across our practice groups.”

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific rankings are based on extensive research, including client feedback and submissions detailing recent work and achievements. The guide is recognized globally as a leading independent assessment of law firm capabilities.

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