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Watcharin Kedsawapitak

Watcharin Kedsawapitak
Founder & Partner

Watcharin is a founding partner of Siam International Legal Advisors and a seasoned legal expert with extensive experience in corporate and commercial transactions. His practice focuses on representing companies and investors in a wide range of business dealings, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, securities offerings, and various private and public financings. Watcharin also provides guidance on stockholder agreements, licensing arrangements, compensation structures, venture capital financing, and initial public offerings.

Before founding Siam International Legal Advisors, Watcharin honed his skills at leading law firms such as Tilleke & Gibbins, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, and Wissen & Co. Ltd. His background includes significant work in telecoms, intellectual property, and consumer protection law.

Watcharin’s extensive experience across multiple industries, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of corporate law and regulatory matters, makes him a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex legal challenges in Thailand and internationally.

Notable Representations
  • Advised telecom companies on legislative updates and filing applications for Telecommunication Business Licenses with the National Telecommunication Commission.
  • Handled corporate matters including incorporation, restructuring, dissolution, and liquidation of various companies.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients in industries such as automotive, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with Consumer Protection Law.
  • Assisted in property law matters including drafting sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, and joint venture agreements.
  • Provided patent and trademark services, including drafting descriptions, claims, and applications.
  • Represented investors and EPC contractors in negotiations with vendors on commercial and legal terms.
Education
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Telecommunications and E-Commerce Laws, University of Hertfordshire, 2004
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Assumption University, 2001
  • Certified Patent Agent (License No. 2179), 2004
  • Certificate of Attendance, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2010
Publications
  • "Electronic Money and Legal Aspects Comparing Thailand and the UK," Dissertation, University of Hertfordshire, 2004.
  • Legal expert and guest speaker at numerous workshops and universities on topics including digital copyright, internet crime, and e-commerce law.
  • Lecturer in E-Commerce Law and Electronic Negotiable Instruments at Assumption University since 2005.