About the Practice
A Practice Built on Precision and Trust
Garuda Firm was established to serve individuals and businesses who need clear, grounded legal counsel in Thailand — without jargon or unnecessary complication.
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Founded on the Principle That Legal Clarity Is a Right, Not a Privilege
Garuda Firm came together in Bangkok with a clear purpose: to provide civil and commercial legal services that people can genuinely understand. Too often, clients leave legal consultations with more uncertainty than they arrived with. That was a problem worth solving.
The firm was built around three practice areas chosen for their practical significance in Bangkok and across Thailand — property transactions, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. These are the legal matters that shape how people live and how businesses operate, and they deserve thorough, considered handling.
Over years of practice, the firm has developed working relationships with relevant government departments, arbitration bodies, and professional networks that translate into efficient, well-prepared service for each client.
Our Mission
To provide civil and commercial legal services in Thailand that are accurate, transparent, and calibrated to each client's actual situation — not a template response.
Our Approach
We assess each matter fully before advising. Where direct action is the appropriate path, we take it. Where other routes better serve the client's interests, we say so plainly.
Our Commitment
Fees, timelines, and scope are agreed in writing at the outset. There are no unexpected costs, and no ambiguity about what is included in each engagement.
Who We Serve
Thai nationals and international clients — individuals, family-owned businesses, and established companies operating in Thailand — who want thoughtful legal support rather than a transactional service.
The Team
Experienced Legal Professionals
Each member of the team brings depth of experience in their practice area, with a shared commitment to clear communication and thorough preparation.
Priya Charoenwong
Managing Partner
Over fifteen years advising on property transactions and corporate matters across Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard. Qualified in Thai law with additional study in international commercial arbitration.
Nattawut Thongsuk
Senior Associate — Disputes
Specialises in commercial dispute resolution and mediation, with extensive experience before the Thai Arbitration Institute and in pre-litigation negotiation contexts.
Siriporn Wattanachai
Associate — Corporate Affairs
Handles statutory compliance, foreign business licensing, and shareholder documentation. Works closely with clients to keep governance obligations well-managed and up to date.
Standards & Protocols
How We Maintain Quality
Licensing & Registration
All legal professionals at Garuda Firm are licensed with the Thai Lawyers Council and maintain current registration throughout the duration of their practice.
Written Engagement Terms
Every client matter begins with a clear written scope of work, agreed fee structure, and expected timeline — before any work commences.
Client Confidentiality
All client information is handled under strict professional confidentiality obligations. Documents and communications are stored with appropriate access controls.
Regular Knowledge Updates
The team participates in continuing legal education and professional development to remain current with Thai legislative developments and regulatory changes.
Clear Client Communication
Progress updates are provided at key stages of each matter. Clients are never left uncertain about where their case stands or what the next step involves.
Professional Ethics
Practice standards are governed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand's professional ethics code, which all members of the firm observe without exception.
Civil and Commercial Legal Practice in Bangkok
Garuda Firm operates from Sukhumvit, one of Bangkok's principal commercial districts, with proximity to key government departments, courts, and business registries that matters in property and corporate work.
The firm's civil and commercial focus means practitioners develop depth rather than breadth. Property transaction work builds familiarity with the Land Department's procedures and documentation requirements. Corporate compliance work builds understanding of the Department of Business Development's filing timelines and expectations. Dispute resolution work builds familiarity with the Thai Arbitration Institute's processes and the practical considerations that shape negotiation outcomes.
Bangkok's legal market serves a diverse client base — Thai families purchasing property, foreign nationals navigating ownership structures, businesses establishing governance frameworks, and parties managing commercial disagreements. Garuda Firm's experience spans each of these contexts, in English and Thai, with an understanding of the practical concerns that each situation carries.
Speak with Our Team
Whether your matter is straightforward or complex, we welcome an initial conversation to understand your situation and how we may assist.
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