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.

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Federal Court Clarifies "Double-Hatting" Principle in Landmark Acexide Technology Ruling

1. Introduction The Federal Court of Malaysia’s recent decision in Acexide Technology Sdn Bhd & Anor v Chang Heng Keong (...)

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WeChat Messages as Evidence in Australian Courts: Navigating Authentication, Admissibility and Weight

WeChat is a popular Chinese developed messaging and social media software being widely used within the Chinese community around the (...)

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Establishment of the Single Family Office Order and Rules (Part 3)

This article forms Part 3 of our series on Malaysia’s Single Family Office framework and should be read together with (...)

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PDLegal Advises Equatorial Space on Strategic Expansion into Thailand

PDLegal’s Bangkok office recently acted as Thai legal counsel to Equatorial Space, a global developer of rockets and low-earth orbit (...)

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A Practical Guide to Arbitration in Thailand

In an increasingly globalised commercial landscape, resolving disputes efficiently, predictably, and cost-effectively is a priority for businesses. In Thailand, the (...)

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Thailand’s Lemon Law: Is Your Business Ready for the Shift in the Burden of Proof?

What if a product defect discovered months after delivery is presumed to have existed from day one—and your business is (...)

Welcome Korakod and Sittichai
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PDLegal Strengthens Thailand Disputes, Real Estate and Hospitality Capabilities

PDLegal has strengthened its Thailand offering with the arrival of dispute resolution lawyer Korakod Jittimaporn as Counsel, alongside Sittichai Duangjumpa (...)

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Sydney Office Bolsters Corporate Practice with New Lateral Partner Hire George Halikiotis

PDLegal is pleased to announce that George Halikiotis has joined the firm’s Sydney office as Partner, bringing more than 25 (...)

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Navigating Commercial Litigation in Thailand

Though Thailand’s claim to fame may be its tourism industry, these past few years, the “Land of Smiles” has quietly (...)

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Thailand Joins Global Minimum Tax Framework: Cabinet Approves Key International Tax Cooperation Measures

On 16 June 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle two significant international tax measures that mark a major step (...)

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Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Nominee Structures on Koh Phangan

Thailand’s crackdown on foreign nominee structures has intensified, with recent investigations on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province, placing renewed focus (...)

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Thailand Moves to Remove Nine Business Activities from Foreign Business Act Restrictions

Thailand may soon implement a reduction in regulatory barriers for foreign investors following the Thai Cabinet’s approval in principle of (...)

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