He further advises clients on planning for tax efficient structures for various types of commercial transactions, including business transfers and acquisitions, trade agreements and resolving disputes with tax and customs authorities. Moreover, he has successfully handled numerous claims against clients by revenue authorities both in the post-audit stage and at the appeal stage in the Thai Tax Court obtaining both outright judgments in our favor or satisfactory settlements.

In addition to his expertise as a tax and customs lawyer, Sumet is also a seasoned veteran in the corporate sphere. He is particularly experienced in helping his clients establish presence in Thailand by designing and implementing corporate structures beyond Foreign Business Licenses including establishing Thai-owned companies, foreign-owned companies, partnerships with Thai owners and special shareholding structures. Upon establishment, Sumet regularly continues to advise his clients succeed in the Thai jurisdiction in connection with employment and other general commercial advice. Moreover, he advises clients on accessing capital markets through equity and debt offerings and supports listed companies on securities regulatory matters, including disclosure requirements, transaction structuring, and strategic transactions.

His clients and international directories have noted his wide-ranging experience in coordinating with Thai administrative agencies, including but not limited to the Ministry of Commerce, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ministry of Education, Labour Department and Land Department, which provides the foundation for his effectiveness in handling his client’s governmental transactions.

Domestic Tel.: 02-022-1056 (Ms. Luckhana)
International Tel.: +662-022-1056
Email: [email protected]