Back
Kantaphas Akaraborworn
Kantaphas is a corporate and real estate specialist that joined BHI from Rajah & Tann.
His practice focuses foreign direct investment into Thailand, real estate investment into and out of Thailand and general commercial activities within the SEA region. His sector specialisms include hospitality, automotive, manufacturing, food and beverage and e-commerce.
Kantaphas also has substantial experience in liaising with government authorities in Thailand to ensure the transcreation of foreign client objectives into practical, on-the-ground results.
Indicative Experience
Thailand: Advised a Singapore based hotel operator on acquiring a Phuket hotel and obtaining financing from a national financial institution in Thailand
Thailand: Conducted due diligence and provided legal advice to a leading Thailand based hotel operator in connection with an internal audit by shareholders
Thailand: Advised on corporate and organisational structures for a group of hotels & restaurants with 20 outlets in Bangkok, Pattaya, Ayudhya and Phuket
Thailand: Advised a shareholder in a hotel business in connection with a dispute among the shareholders and parties to a JV agreement
Thailand: Represented a leading hotel brand franchisor in connection with cross-border trademark infringement cases against Thai companies
Thailand: Advised MNCs conducting hotel businesses on the handling and use of customer data, marketing strategies and review of the data service agreements
Thailand: Represented a PRC based hotel operator in connection with conversion of a hotel to a condominium project in Thailand
Thailand: Advised numerous leading electric appliance manufacturer companies in establishing Thai entities and acquiring properties for business operations
Thailand: Represented a leading PRC hardware company in acquiring relevant licenses to support their new projects in Thailand
Thailand: Represented a leading Singapore bank in several property sales due to foreclosure of mortgages
Thailand: Acted as a legal counsel for one of the largest food and beverages companies in Thailand
Thailand: Acted as legal advisor for one of the biggest trading companies in Thailand; mainly worked on review and revision of service and trade agreements
Thailand: Advised a Japanese company on the establishment of a company to provide a variety of telecommunication and internet services in Thailand
Thailand: Advised on corporate and joint venture structures for various MNC clients looking to invest into Thailand
Thailand: Drafted legal documents and provided advice to various local corporations and MNCs in relation to all aspects of corporate compliance
Thailand: Provided legal advice and drafted legal documents on numerous aspects of Thai law
Thailand: Liaised with various Thai administrative agencies and private sector groups
Thailand: Advised clients on regulatory compliance of their businesses or their licensing
Professional Qualifications
Attorney at Law, Thai Bar Association
Prior Positions
Rajah & Tann Asia Network
Associate Lawyer
Education
Thammasat University
Bachelor of Laws
Key Strengths
Creative problem solving
Bringing order to chaos
Verbal communication skills
Research skills
Expertise
Real Estate
Corporate
Commercial
Hospitality
Foreign Investment
Tax, Regulatory
