Insights

With lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia, and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks, we provide regular insights on legal and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia and beyond.

46. TH Inheritance and Gift Tax (1)
  • Legal Update

Understanding Thailand's Inheritance & Gift Tax: What Families Should Know

Thailand’s inheritance and gift tax rules have been in force since 2016, yet their practical application continues to raise questions, (...)

44. Single Family Office - Part1 (1)
  • Legal Update

Establishment Of The Single Family Office Order And Rules (Part 1)

On 3 October 2025, with strong governmental backing and sustained momentum, the Ministry of Finance has successfully gazetted orders and (...)

3. Work Highlight (1)
  • News

Successfully Resisted A Security For Costs Application

Work Highlight Our Partners, Chuck Siew Ka Wai and Tan Soo Yew had successfully represented the Plaintiff, a Singapore global (...)

43. Arbitration Bill and CIPAA Bill 2024
  • Legal Update

The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024 And CIPAA (Amendment) Bill 2024: Reshaping Malaysia's ADR Landscape

As we move towards the day that the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Arbitration Bill”) and the Construction Industry Payment and (...)

Dubai Arbitration Week 2 (1)
  • News

Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

Colleagues from our Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia teams — Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb, Papon Charoenpao, Ka Wai Siew (Chuck), and (...)

Delphine Announcement 2
  • News

PDLegal welcomes Delphine Supanya Berger as Consultant

PDLegal is pleased to announce the appointment of Delphine Supanya Berger as Consultant, strengthening our corporate, commercial, and technology capabilities (...)

42. Obtaining Adjudication Decis
  • Legal Update

What Happens When You Obtain An Adjudication Decision Under CIPAA 2012 (Part 2)

A. What’s Next Following an Adjudication Decision? Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) is a (...)

Tax Health Checks (1) (1)
  • Legal Update

Tax Health Checks: A Preventive Legal Perspective

A. Introduction The Thai Revenue Department has, in recent years, adopted a far more assertive approach to tax enforcement. Supported (...)

40. Validity of Wills Under Thai
  • Legal Update

Landmark Supreme Court Judgment On Formal Validity Of Wills Under Thai Law

A. Introduction The organization and administration of a person’s estate after their death, legally known as the making of a (...)

TH New Partners Announcement 3 (1)
  • News

PDLegal Announces Appointment of Two New Partners in Thailand

PDLegal is pleased to announce the admission of Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn (Pop) Jittimaporn as Partners in its Thailand office, (...)

39. Obtaining Payment Services L
  • Legal Update

A Guide To Obtaining A Payment Services Licence In Singapore

A. Introduction Singapore’s position as a global fintech hub is underpinned by a robust and forward-looking regulatory framework. The Payment (...)

PDLegal Australia Expansion
  • News

PDLegal Expands Regional Footprint with Launch of Sydney Office

We are proud to announce the official launch of PDLegal Australia in Sydney, marking a major milestone in the firm’s (...)

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