Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler is pleased to share that our firm has been recognized with three practice area rankings and two individual lawyer rankings in the recently released Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2026.
Our firm received recognition in the following practice areas:
- Real Estate — Led by Senior Partner Robert Schuler and Partner Weerasa Makepongtorn, the practice was ranked for the seventeenth consecutive year and is currently recognized as a Band 2 practice, reaffirming the firm’s longstanding leadership in the Thai real estate market.
- Tax — Led by Senior Partner Sumet Mingmongkolmitr and Partner Promboon Sookatup, the practice earned its sixth listing in this directory and is currently recognized as a Band 2 practice, highlighting its strength in complex tax and customs matters.
- Corporate / M&A — Led by Senior Partner Andreas Richter and Partners Stefan Riedl and Ekkarat Ritthiplang, the practice was recognized for the second consecutive year and is currently recognized as a Band 5 practice, reflecting the team’s growing market presence and deal-making capability.
In addition, two of the firm’s lawyers received individual distinctions:
- Robert Schuler, Head of Real Estate & Hospitality Practice, was individually ranked for the tenth time, reflecting his continued reputation as a leading practitioner in Thailand.
- Sumet Mingmongkolmitr, Head of Tax & Customs Practice, was individually ranked for the ninth time, further underscoring his standing as a trusted advisor on complex tax and customs matters.
Chambers & Partners is one of the world’s most respected legal directories, ranking law firms and lawyers across more than 200 jurisdictions based on in-depth research, client feedback, and independent market analysis. Its annual rankings are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the global legal industry.
These recognitions come after a year of historic growth for the firm. Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler recently relocated to its new premises at One Bangkok to accommodate its expanding team and service offerings, including the acquisition of another firm that strengthened its multi-disciplinary capabilities.
