About International Law Office Phuket

ILO-Phuket Co., Ltd. was founded as International Law Office Patong Beach Co., Ltd in 1995 in Phuket, and was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of Thailand. The founders were Khun Nakin Themrat LL.B., Barrister at Law, Mr. Bernd W. Hentschel and Mr. Friedrich Fauma.

In 2001 a new Head Office in Phuket Town was established. In 2004 Mr. Nakin Themrat a founder and our Senior Thai solicitor died and K. Adisorn Janta took the position as Senior Litigator in the Firm. In the year of 2010 Mr. Mongkol Ruengwutchanapuech (Master of Laws, University of New South Wales Australia) (LL.B. (Honours) Barrister at Law Thailand) joined our firm and is our most experienced litigator.

The working shareholders and employed lawyers of the firm perform various legal, consulting and translation services. In addition to our normal duties we provide a community service by helping local authorities in their dealings with foreigners. Quite often we provide this service pro bono. We are also actively involved in ‘Child Watch Phuket’, Rotary Patong Beach Foundation, Rise for LIfe Foundation (under registration). Our Senior partner is are also advisors to many other Foundations and Associations on the island of Phuket and surrounding areas.

ILO-Phuket has a total of three shareholders and is managed by a board of two directors. One of the directors is a Licensed Thai Attorney at Law and the other director is advisor and business manager. Business is managed by the lawyer, and the two office administrators with support from a total of 15 employees are responsible for the day-to-day running of the firm.

Our client base is a mixture of people representing multiple countries and coming from all walks of life. Our vast clientele consists of businesses and individuals that require legal counsel. Since ILO-Phuket, is owned and managed by people from both Thailand and the western world we pride ourselves in being flexible enough to assist such a diverse client group in cultural, legal and family matters. We have been called upon to negotiate contracts, settle disputes and act as intermediary in matters concerning our clients and the Thai authorities.