Month: February 2026

Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler (BRS&S) has once again been recognized in Chambers Global 2026 for its Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice, reflecting the firm’s sustained strength in cross-border transactions and foreign direct investment into Thailand. 

The firm’s continued inclusion in both guides highlights its established track record in advising international investors, multinational corporations, and regional businesses on complex acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and strategic market entry projects. With Thailand remaining a key destination for foreign investment in Southeast Asia, BRS&S continues to play a central role in facilitating inbound transactions across a range of sectors. 

The Corporate/M&A team, led by Senior Partner Andreas Richter together with Partners Stefan Riedl and Ekkarat Ritthiplang, combines deep local regulatory knowledge with international perspectives. The team is particularly recognized for its ability to guide clients through the structural, regulatory, and commercial aspects of cross-border investments, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently while meeting Thailand’s evolving legal requirements. 

A key pillar of the firm’s international platform is its established China Practice, co-led by Zhe Che, a Chinese-licensed lawyer and supported by seasoned Thai corporate lawyers. The China Practice  advises Chinese enterprises and investors on investments and operations in Thailand, including acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory structuring, and ongoing compliance matters. By integrating cross-border transactional expertise with a strong understanding of Chinese commercial practices and culture, BRS&S supports Chinese clients seeking strategic expansion into Thailand and the broader ASEAN region. 

The firm’s dual recognition in Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific underscores its position as a leading advisor on international M&A and foreign investment matters. As cross-border activity continues to grow in sophistication, BRS&S remains committed to delivering commercially focused, internationally aligned legal solutions to clients operating in dynamic and complex markets. 

Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler continues to receive recognition in Tax (Tier 2) in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings for Thailand, highlighting the strength, experience, challenge, and growing market recognition of the firm’s tax and customs practice, as well as that of its individual lawyers. This is the twelfth year in which the Tax & Customs Practice has received this recognition.

Our Tax & Customs practice is led by Senior Partner Sumet Mingmongkolmitr, who has once again been recognized as a Leading Partner (six-year listing), reflecting his longstanding reputation for advising on and managing the full range of Tax & Customs matters, particularly complex matters involving regulatory, practical, investigation, and cross-border issues.

The firm is also pleased to see Partner Promboon Sookatup, who handles tax aspects of M&A deals, ranked as a Next Generation Partner in M&A tax area. Her practice focuses on tax optimization strategies for buyers and sellers engaged in entire business transfers, asset purchases, share acquisitions, and joint ventures. This distinction reflects her increasingly prominent role in M&A tax area.

At the Associate level, Senior Associate Sudarat Jirakietwattana continues to gain market recognition, being ranked as a Recommended Lawyer (first-year listing) and further recognized as a Leading Associate (second-year listing) Legal 500’s editorial commentary highlights Sudarat as “a name to note,” underscoring her growing profile and consistent involvement in key matters for both domestic and international clients.

Senior Associate Chawin Luangpattarawong has also received first-time recognition as a Recommended Lawyer in Tax, marking an important milestone and reflecting his contributions to tax work in M&A transactions.

Client feedback published by The Legal 500 further reinforces the strength of the team, with clients commenting: “They are prompt in corresponding with us,” and “Good coordination with the team.”

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific rankings are based on extensive independent research, including client interviews and detailed submissions of recent work and experience. The guide is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative assessments of law firm capabilities across the region.