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14 firms on Justenda.
FRANK Legal & Tax
Free consultation · 15 min
BangkokEnglish · Thai · German
International boutique law firm in Bangkok and Phuket, providing legal and tax services to investors, businesses, and private clients across Thailand
฿7,000–12,000 / hour
GPS Legal
Consultation from ฿3,125 · 30 min
BangkokEnglish · Thai · Swedish
Bangkok-based law firm delivering strategic, business-focused legal advice with deep local expertise and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
฿3,500–15,000 / hour
Ananda Intellectual Property
Free consultation · 30 min
BangkokEnglish · French · Thai · German · Chinese (Mandarin)
Top Tier Intellectual Property Law firm specialized in trademark, patent and copyright protection with high expertise in litigation and enforcement.
฿1,500–10,000 / hour
MSC International Law Office
Free consultation · 30 min
BangkokEnglish · Thai · Chinese (Mandarin) · Cantonese · Russian · German
International Legal and Cross-Border Business Advisory in Thailand and Asia
Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler
Free consultation · 1 hr
BangkokChinese (Mandarin) · English · German · Thai · Japanese
Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler is a leading law firm in Bangkok, Thailand. We provide legal services in all practice areas.
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Friedland Law
Free consultation · 30 min
BangkokEnglish · French · Thai
International law firm specializing in immigration and cross-border transactions.
Candiduck
Free consultation · 30 min
BangkokThai · English
CANDIDUCK YOUR CANDID CONSULTANT Suthawan Boonmak (Poon) Partner/Lawyer/Notary Public
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Harvey Law Group Thailand
Free consultation · 30 min
BangkokEnglish · French · Thai
Bangkok-based legal team focused on residence visas in Thailand.
Herrera and Partners Co Ltd
Consultation from ฿10,000 · 1 hr
BangkokEnglish · Thai · Spanish
Herrera and Partners, is a leading law firm in Bangkok, Thailand. With a dedicated team of skilled and international lawyers in Bangkok.
฿10,000–20,000 / hour
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Bangkok at a glance
Attorneys in Bangkok at a glance
Four things that shape legal work here — courts, where firms sit, fees, and how long cases take — compared with the rest of Thailand.
Specialised courts
4
IP, tax, bankruptcy and labour courts are here
The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, the Central Tax Court, the Central Bankruptcy Court, and the Central Labour Court all sit in Bangkok. The IP and bankruptcy courts hear matters from across Thailand.
Where firms cluster
5
Sathorn, Silom, Wireless, Sukhumvit, Rama IV
Law firms serving foreign clients concentrate along a handful of central business corridors. Boutique and solo practices spread wider across the city.
Fee tier
8K+
The top of Thailand's hourly rate range
Reported hourly rates at large Bangkok corporate firms run from about 8,000 to 15,000+ THB, the top of the national scale. Smaller and provincial firms sit well below that.
Civil case length
12mo+
Most disputes settle before trial by mediation
A contested civil case at the Bangkok Civil Court often runs 12 to 24 months at the Court of First Instance. Court-annexed mediation settles a large share before trial.
What to know first
Lawyers in Bangkok: what to know before you hire
Bangkok has the deepest bench of lawyers and law firms in the country, from international practices to one-person offices. It is where the specialised courts sit and where hourly fees reach the top of the national range. What follows is practical: where firms cluster, which courts hear Bangkok cases, typical work, immigration filings, costs, how to pick a firm, and what to send before you call.
Where Bangkok's law firms cluster
Most law firms in Bangkok that serve foreign clients sit in a few central business corridors. Sathorn, and the Wireless Road and Ploenchit stretch, hold the larger international and corporate practices, close to the embassies. Silom runs commercial and finance-adjacent work. Sukhumvit and Asoke carry a mix of mid-size firms and expat-facing practices that handle immigration, property, and family matters. Rama IV has drawn newer offices as fresh towers opened.
Boutique and solo firms spread wider, into Ratchada, Phaya Thai, and the suburbs. The address signals the likely practice mix more than the quality of the work. A focused Sukhumvit boutique can take a single condo purchase or work permit with more direct partner attention than a large firm where the matter sits with a junior associate.
The courts that hear Bangkok cases
Bangkok is where most of Thailand's court system is concentrated. General civil claims in the capital are filed at the Civil Court on Ratchadaphisek Road, or at the Civil Court of Bangkok South, the Thonburi Civil Court, or the Min Buri Civil Court, depending on where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. Criminal matters run through the Criminal Court and its district counterparts.
What sets the capital apart is the specialised courts. The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, which sits at the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road, hears IP and international trade cases from across the country. The Central Tax Court, the Central Bankruptcy Court, and the Central Labour Court are also based in Bangkok. Because these courts have no regional branches for most matters, a firm anywhere in Thailand often instructs Bangkok counsel when a case lands in one of them. The Courts of Justice publish the current jurisdiction and filing rules.
An attorney filing an IP, tax, or bankruptcy matter is filing in a Bangkok court whether or not the client is based in the city. For commercial contracts with an arbitration clause, the dispute may instead go to arbitration in Bangkok rather than to court.
What lawyers in Bangkok handle most
Most firms cover several areas at once. The Bangkok mix leans more corporate than the rest of the country.
Corporate and commercial. Bangkok runs the bulk of Thailand's corporate work: company formation, shareholder agreements, mergers, and regulated-industry licensing. New companies register with the Department of Business Development; see company registration in Thailand. Foreign-owned ventures often route through the Board of Investment; see BOI applications.
Property and condominium. Bangkok's condo market keeps a steady flow of transfer and due diligence work. A property lawyer confirms the building's 49% foreign quota under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979), reviews the sale and purchase agreement, and handles the condo title transfer at the Land Office.
Employment and labour. Bangkok hosts the Central Labour Court, so employment disputes, severance claims, and work-rule reviews are common briefs. Labour cases have their own procedure and timelines, separate from the general civil courts.
Litigation and disputes. Commercial disputes, debt recovery, and contract claims make up a large share of civil litigation in the city. Court-annexed mediation is built into the process and settles many claims before trial.
Immigration. Visa and work permit work is heavy in Bangkok, given the size of the foreign workforce. Immigration lawyers handle the categories covered in the next section.
Family. Marriage, prenuptial agreements, divorce, and custody round out the mix. Bangkok files skew more corporate and commercial than the property-led work that dominates in Phuket or Chiang Mai.
Immigration and work permits from Bangkok
In-country immigration for the capital runs through Immigration Division 1 at the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road in Laksi. That office handles visa extensions, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, and residence certificates for people living in Bangkok. The Immigration Bureau sets the national rules.
Work permits and visas for staff of promoted companies run through the BOI One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit, which speeds processing for Board of Investment firms and certain visa classes. Common routes a Bangkok firm manages include the Non-B for business and employment, the Long-Term Resident visa through the BOI LTR portal, the SMART visa for targeted industries, the Destination Thailand Visa for remote workers, and the Non-O for retirement and family.
Each route has its own document checklist and processing window. An immigration lawyer confirms which category fits and prepares the filing.
What lawyers in Bangkok cost
Bangkok sits at the top of Thailand's fee range. The figures below are a rough 2026 guide; a firm confirms its own rates in a written engagement letter.
- Hourly rates. Reported rates at large Bangkok corporate firms run from about 8,000 to 15,000+ THB, with senior partners higher. Small and mid-size firms typically charge about 2,500 to 7,500 THB.
- Flat fees. Predictable work is often fixed: a company registration, a standard will, a condo transfer, or an uncontested divorce usually lands between 15,000 and 60,000 THB.
- Retainers. Companies that need ongoing support typically pay 20,000 to 100,000+ THB a month, depending on volume and seniority.
Disbursements are billed on top. Court filing fees in civil cases are charged as a percentage of the amount claimed up to a statutory cap; the schedule is published by the Courts of Justice. Official translations into Thai are charged per page and add up on document-heavy matters. Notarisation and legalisation are paid separately.
Choosing a Bangkok firm
Match the firm to the matter, not the address. A large Sathorn or Wireless Road firm suits cross-border mergers, a regulated licence, or a multi-party dispute that needs several specialists. A Silom or Sukhumvit boutique often gives a single property purchase, work permit, or divorce more direct senior attention.
Bangkok has the deepest multilingual bench in the country. English is standard at firms serving foreign clients, and the city has the most lawyers working in Japanese and Chinese, given the size of those business communities. Confirm which lawyer drafts and reviews your documents day to day, not only the partner you meet first.
Ask for the bar number and year of admission to the Lawyers Council of Thailand. A licensed attorney shares both without hesitation.
What to send before the call
Have the basic facts written down: who is involved, what happened, what you want to achieve, and the timeline. Bring copies of any contracts, IDs, passports, or official letters. If there is a hard deadline, such as a court date, a visa expiry, or a filing window, say so at the start. A clear brief sharpens the fee estimate, because the firm can see the scope rather than guess at it.
When a matter pulls in company work, property, employment, and immigration at once, which is common for businesses setting up in the capital, the wider directory of Thai law firms covers every practice area in one place.
FAQ
Law firms in Bangkok: common questions
Courts, fees, languages, and visas — the questions people ask most before they contact a firm.
Which part of Bangkok are the law firms in?
Most law firms in Bangkok that serve foreign clients cluster along a few central business corridors: Sathorn and the Wireless Road and Ploenchit stretch hold the larger international and corporate practices, Silom runs commercial and finance-adjacent work, and Sukhumvit and Asoke carry mid-size and expat-facing firms that handle immigration, property, and family matters. Boutique and solo practices spread wider, into Ratchada, Phaya Thai, and the suburbs. The address signals the likely practice mix more than the quality of the work.
Which court will my case be heard in if I'm in Bangkok?
General civil claims in the capital are filed at the Civil Court on Ratchadaphisek Road, or at the Civil Court of Bangkok South, the Thonburi Civil Court, or the Min Buri Civil Court, depending on where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. Criminal matters run through the Criminal Court and its district counterparts. Intellectual property, tax, bankruptcy, and labour cases go to the specialised central courts, which all sit in Bangkok.
Do lawyers in Bangkok charge more than firms in Phuket or Chiang Mai?
Usually, yes. Bangkok sits at the top of the national fee range, and the largest corporate firms set the ceiling. Reported hourly rates at large Bangkok firms run from about 8,000 to 15,000+ THB, while smaller and provincial firms charge well below that. The right comparison is the firm against the matter: a focused boutique in Bangkok can cost less than a large firm and still suit a single, well-defined job.
Can a Bangkok lawyer handle my visa or work permit?
Yes. In-country immigration for the capital runs through Immigration Division 1 at the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road in Laksi, which handles visa extensions, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, and residence certificates. Work permits and visas for staff of promoted companies run through the BOI One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit. An immigration lawyer in Bangkok confirms which category fits and prepares the filing.
Are there English-speaking law firms in Bangkok? What about Japanese or Chinese?
Bangkok has the deepest multilingual bench in Thailand. English is standard at firms serving foreign clients, and the city has the most lawyers working in Japanese and Chinese, given the size of those business communities. Some firms also handle German, French, or Korean. Confirm which lawyer drafts and reviews your documents day to day, not only the partner you meet first.
Do I need a Bangkok lawyer to register a company?
A company can register with the Department of Business Development from anywhere in Thailand, so a Bangkok firm is not strictly required. In practice, Bangkok handles the bulk of foreign-owned company setups, shareholder agreements, and Board of Investment applications, because the regulators, the BOI, and most corporate counsel are based in the capital. A corporate lawyer prepares the structure and files the registration.
How long does a civil case take at the Bangkok Civil Court?
A contested civil case at the Court of First Instance often runs 12 to 24 months, and an appeal adds more. Court-annexed mediation is built into the process and settles a large share of claims before trial. Routine, uncontested matters finish far faster. Timelines depend on the complexity of the case and the court's workload.
I'm not in Bangkok. Can a Bangkok law firm still represent me?
Yes. A Thai-licensed lawyer can act anywhere in the country. Bangkok matters more for some work than others: the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, the Central Tax Court, and the Central Bankruptcy Court sit only in the capital, so clients outside Bangkok often instruct Bangkok counsel when a case lands in one of them.
Beyond Bangkok
Find a lawyer by city in Thailand
Thai lawyers practise nationwide, and the specialised courts sit in Bangkok. If your matter lives somewhere else, the city pages below cover the other major Thai markets.
