Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Chandler Mori Hamada recognizes the importance of technology in today’s constantly evolving technology-dependent world and the impact it has on business. Our priority is to help our clients navigate through the legal and regulatory challenges in the technology sector. Our team, which is based in Thailand, has extensive experience advising on corporate matters for technology companies including M&A. We can advise across a broad spectrum of technology related areas including cyber security, data privacy, e-commerce, e-sports, Fintech and health tech. With our strong presence in Asia and global network, our experienced legal team will assist you in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the fast-evolving technology landscape, while mitigating the associated risks.
Some Representative Transactions:
Telecommunications
- CAT Public Company Limited and TOT Public Company Limited: advised two major telecom state owned enterprises in Thailand, in connection with their amalgamation into a newly amalgamated company, National Telecom Public Company Limited.
Technology and Media
- Zip Event Co., Ltd.: acted as a lead counsel for Zipevent Co., Ltd., a tech start-up company, playing a significant role in the event organisation industry.
- Japanese marketing and advertising company: advised a leading Japanese marketing and advertising company, in collaboration with our other Asian offices, as well as our partner law firms worldwide, regarding the sale of the company's overseas subsidiaries to a prominent global marketing company headquartered in New York.
- A leading broadcasting and media company: advised a leading broadcasting and media company on regulatory and compliance matters related to its engagement with a major automotive manufacturer and a prominent university in a collaborative project aimed at improving motorcycle safety in Thailand through a road accident survey.
Fintech
- Leading global smartphone company: advising a leading global smartphone company on the launch of its digital wallet application designed for use on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
- A well-known blockchain company: representing a well-known Thai blockchain company in connection with the issuance of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) to represent interests in real estate in Japan.
- Korean digital asset exchange operator: advised a significant Korean digital asset exchange operator, as a local counsel in connection with its proposed investment into a Singaporean digital asset exchange for the operation in Thailand, and its Thai subsidiary’s compliance with Thai digital asset laws and regulations.
- Fintech company: advised a world leading capital and trade financing solutions fintech company which is now part of SAP group on various regulatory issues, including contract law, the Foreign Business Operations Act, taxes, and financial institutions regulations, concerning business operations in Thailand.
- Property developer: representing a prominent developer of modern residential-style pool villas, resorts, and hotel projects in connection with the issuance of investment and utilities tokens, a pioneering move in the market. Our comprehensive role included conducting legal due diligence, structuring, and drafting white paper and transaction documents.
E-Commerce Laws, IT-Digital Laws and BOT Regulation
- A digital advertising platform: advised a digital advertising platform on regulatory matters related to anti-money laundering regulations. This included addressing compliance issues with the relevant anti-money laundering authority concerning the client's business operations, which were not in accordance with the authority's regulations.
- Global automotive manufacturer: advised a leading global automotive manufacturer on regulatory matters (including Thailand’s Foreign Business Operations Act) concerning a strategic cross-border arrangement for the research, development, and testing of a new battery storage system in Thailand.
- A prominent global real estate and property development company: advised a prominent global real estate and property development company in Thailand, consisting of over 10 entities, on regulatory compliance matters. This involved reviewing and aligning their digital platforms with Thailand's Digital Platform Law.
- Software development company: advised a company that specialises in high-performance software development in obtaining a Digital Asset Dealer license from the Securities Exchange Commission of Thailand, marking a significant milestone in the Thai tech market.
