Whether you are a corporate executive, business owner, or private individual, we welcome you to Ake & Associates – an international legal advisory firm based in Phuket, Thailand.
Trusted Law Firm in Phuket
At Ake & Associates, we act as trusted legal advisers to foreign investors, international companies, and high-value clients operating in Thailand.
Our role goes beyond providing legal answers. We help our clients make confident decisions by aligning legal strategy with business objectives, managing regulatory risk, and ensuring long-term legal stability.
With over two decades of experience advising foreign clients, we are known for clear written advice, disciplined responsiveness, and an advisory approach that is practical, strategic, and commercially aware.
Speak with Our Legal Adviser
Planning to Invest or Operate in Thailand? Speak with a legal adviser who understands both law and business realities.
Confidential Consultations Available
What We Do
We support clients in matters where legal decisions have significant financial, operational, and long-term consequences. Our advisory work focuses on helping clients:
- Structure investments into Thailand with clarity and confidence
- Navigate complex Thai legal and regulatory frameworks
- Protect capital and manage legal risk proactively
- Execute high-value transactions with predictability and control
- Operate businesses in Thailand with compliant, sustainable legal structures
We do not simply explain the law — we explain what the law means for your decision.
Who We Advise
Foreign Companies & Corporate Investors
We advise foreign-owned businesses establishing, expanding, or operating in Thailand, including subsidiaries, branches, joint ventures, and holding structures.
Foreign Real Estate Investors & Developers
We provide legal structuring, due diligence, and transaction management for high-value real estate investments, particularly in Phuket and other prime locations.
International Executives & Long-Term Expats
We offer ongoing legal advisory and selected private client services for individuals with assets, businesses, or long-term interests in Thailand.
Other legal matters are accepted selectively where our expertise adds clear value.
Why Clients Trust Ake & Associates
Clients choose us because we combine legal precision with sound judgment.
- Over 20 years advising foreign clients in Thailand
- Deep understanding of Thai law and local regulatory practice
- Multilingual advisory capability (Thai, English, French)
- Clear, structured, and practical written advice
- Calm, professional, and discreet client engagement
Our clients value not only what we know, but how we think and how we advise.
Our Advisory Approach
Every engagement begins with understanding the client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and commercial context. We then provide:
- Clear legal analysis
- Practical options and recommendations
- Transparent communication throughout the process
We avoid unnecessary complexity, bureaucratic language, and defensive advice. Our focus is always on solutions, clarity, and long-term client interests.
Our Advisory Team
Ake & Associates is led by senior lawyers with extensive experience advising international clients on Thai legal matters. Our partners and advisers bring together:
- Strategic legal insight
- Cross-border experience
- Local regulatory understanding
Clients work directly with senior advisers who take responsibility for the quality, clarity, and outcome of the advice provided.
Akenarin Thongplod
Founder, Managing Director
Thai Barrister at Law, Attorney, Notarial
Thai Bar 2001
Strategic legal advice for investors and cross-border corporate structuring.
Frederic Retif
Senior Partner
French lawyer, Thai legal advisor
LLM, Titulaire du C.A.P.A.
Specialist in international legal advisory and multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks.
Nuansnit Chuntawong
Senior Partner
Attorney, Notarial
LLM, RU.
Expert in compliance, contracts, and transactional legal strategy for local law.
OUR ADVISORY COMMITMENT
We are committed to delivering clear, disciplined legal advice that supports sound decision-making and protects our clients’ long-term interests. Our work is guided by professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, and a genuine understanding of each client’s objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & EXPERIENCE
Our legal advisers combine experience, continuous professional development, and sound judgment to deliver reliable legal guidance at the highest professional standard. All Thai legal advisers at Ake & Associates are duly registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Lawyers council of Thailand.
Legal Advisory Services
Our legal advisory services are designed for foreign clients who require clarity, structure, and risk control when establish and operating businesses in Thailand. We provide a wide range of Thai legal services. We focus on Corporate & Commercial Law Advisory, Real Estate Legal Structuring & Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management, Ongoing Legal Retainer for Foreign Businesses
Business & Corporate Legal Advisory
Thailand & Cross-Border
We provide structured legal guidance to foreign companies operating in Thailand, covering business establishment, corporate structuring, and ongoing legal compliance, including regulatory and governance considerations, for subsidiaries, branches, joint ventures, and holding entities, ensuring alignment with Thai law.
Real estate advisory
Projects & Transactions
Strategic legal advisory for residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate projects in Phuket and other prime locations in Thailand. We advise developers and investors on structuring, due diligence, and transaction management to protect capital and ensure secure, well-executed investments.
Legal & Investment Risk Advisory
Business & Property
Strategic legal advisory focused on identifying, assessing, and managing legal and business risks across investment lifecycles. We provide clear legal options and their commercial implications, enabling clients to make informed decisions and address risk early.
Litigation & Advocacy
Courts & Arbitration
Strategic representation in court proceedings and arbitration, guided by experienced judgment and careful preparation. With over two decades of litigation experience, we advise clients on dispute strategy, risk, and outcomes – and act decisively when formal proceedings are required.
Private Client Advisory
Assets, Family & Personal Matters
Discreet legal advisory for private individuals on asset structuring, succession planning, and family-related legal matters. We provide clear, thoughtful guidance to help clients protect personal interests and plan with confidence for the future.
Notarial & Legalization
International Documentation
Reliable notarial and legalization services for international use. We assist clients with the authentication of legal documents for cross-border matters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and acceptance within international and governmental frameworks.
Insights & Updates
We regularly publish legal insights and updates relevant to foreign investors and international businesses operating in Thailand. Our articles are written to:
- Explain legal developments in clear language.
- Highlight practical implications for investors and businesses.
- Support informed decision-making.
