Mergers & Acquisitions
The Mergers & Acquisition work at SYNDICATE represents a significant proportion of our activities. We represent domestic and foreign corporations and their advisors on acquisitions and disposals of both companies and businesses across a broad range of industries. A number of our corporate lawyers have been recognized by independent commentators and trade journals as being leading lawyers in the areas of mergers & acquisitions. By virtue of our team’s experience, we are able to offer certainty that your transaction is structured optimally and that all contingencies have been considered.
Foreign Inbound Investment
The SYNDICATE Inbound Investment practice helps our clients invest in Asia. Our practitioners have a broad range of experience working across industries and navigating the regulations associated with foreign direct investment frameworks. Our close collaboration with colleagues in the Corporate & Commercial practice ensures that our clients’ investments are made on solid foundations.
Joint Ventures
Joint ventures are a common feature of the business landscape in Asia, but it takes particular skill and experience to create a proper framework for the business relationship between the parties to develop in a healthy and ongoing basis, particularly where there may be cultural differences. We advise on a variety of different joint ventures ranging from establishing common enterprises through to corroboration on specific projects such as work projects. There are often no standard solutions to the issues faced and we pride ourselves on our ability to find practical methods to deal with issues at hand. In fact, a number of our lawyers have been recognized by independent commentators and in trade publications as being leading lawyers in this area of practice.
Corporate & Commercial
Our Corporate and Commercial work is at the heart of our practice. We advise clients in every sector of the economy on a whole spectrum of corporate and commercial matters.
We advise on all elements of corporate law from preparing minutes through to advising clients on new corporate vehicles as well as advising international clients on applicable foreign business restrictions.
Our commercial practice involves advising on a broad range of commercial contracts covering many different sectors and jurisdictions. We have experience with handling commercial contracts for services, licensing, development, distribution, marketing, manufacturing, outsourcing, support and maintenance
Employment
At SYNDICATE we appreciate that the laws and regulations that relate to the relationship between employers and employees are complex and can be confusing. Our Employment practice is well versed in the complexities of modern workforce management and we pride ourselves at delivering practical and commercial solutions to often complex employment issues. Our knowledge of the local laws and customs is valuable to clients, whether they are looking to structure a winding-up scheme, effect an M&A related workforce transfer or effect a downsizing. Clients benefit from our experience advising on labor law compliance, compensation, benefits and provident fund matters as well as our experience with assisting companies draft and negotiate employment, outsourcing and service contracts for their staff.
Compliance
Operational transparency is about more than just practicing good corporate governance; it also helps protect companies from incurring civil and criminal penalties. The Compliance practice of SYNDICATE strives to ensure that each company with which we work is in good regulatory standing both at home and abroad. As such, we offer a range of compliance related services which include conducting due diligence, assessing potential risks, advising on the regulatory scope of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act as well as navigating complex international trade laws. Our primary concern is to foresee the pitfalls around the corner well before it is too late.
Dispute Resolution
When it comes to litigation, strategy is often the key. The Dispute Resolution group at SYNDICATE works closely with a number of skilled Thai litigators, to determine the best course of action to take when disputes arise. Their ability to work closely with other practices at SYNDICATE ensures that no matter the underlying cause of the dispute and regardless of the industry involved our clients receive the very best advice on how to proceed given their circumstances and ultimate objectives.
Supply & Distribution
The global movement of goods involves more than the choice of transportation as companies today must also consider a whole host of legal matters. At SYNDICATE our Supply & Distribution practice considers those matters from every possible angle. Not only do we draft and negotiate standard supply and distribution agreements, as well as assist with exclusivity arrangements, we also advise on credit and financing matters. Working closely with colleagues in other practices we can provide advice on ensuring compliance with competition and fair-trade laws and help settle disputes should they arise.
Property Development
Our Property Development practice advises on all aspects of both private and commercial property transactions, including acquisition, construction, management, financing, leasing, disposing as well as zoning and environmental issues. We act for purchasers, sellers, landlords, contractors and investment funds of all kinds. Given the experience that our team has, clients can have confidence in knowing that we prioritize their interests and ensure that their commercial objectives are met.
