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Alex Wiseman
Private Practice team
London office
Bangkok
A number of firms with strong South East Asia networks maintain offices in Bangkok, as do European firms drawn to the city becuase of its proximity to other emerging markets.
Demand for Lawyers
The demand for overseas lawyers in Bangkok is relatively small becuase it is a small market. Thai language skills are a huge benefit, as are family or personal ties to Thailand, but are not essential. Lawyers With the following skill sets are most likely to find suitable roles here.
Demand is in the following areas:
- Corporate
- Banking
- Project Finance
Salary Information
Overseas lawyers can expect to receive a package comparable to a London salary. Taken in conjunction with the extremely low cost of living, this provides a fantastic lifestyle! For further salary information please apply for a copy of our UK & US firm surveys.
Living and Working
A number of the top UK firms have a presence in Bangkok. Work is very varied and gives lawyers plenty of scope to develop new skills and take on lots of responsibility. Historically there have been opportunities to work on genuinely groundbreaking deals.
Bangkok is a very cheap place to live, with superb accommodation available to lawyers on international salaries. It has a vibrant ex-pat community, great weather, glorious food and a tremendous mix of people. There is a huge range of fabulous holiday destinations within Thailand itself and many more within easy flying distance. One of the most exciting cities in Asia, Bangkok is never dull!
Visa/Entry requirements
For the right calibre lawyer, these are not an issue.
For further information on the legal market and job opportunities in Bangkok please contact your nearest Taylor Root office:
London:
Helen Howard E: helenhoward@taylorroot.com T: +44 (0)20 7415 2828
Dubai:
Shane Morton E: shanemorton@taylorroot.com T: +9714 448 7770
Hong Kong:
Mark Coates E: markcoates@taylorroot.com.hk T: +852 2973 6333
Sydney:
Karlie Connellan E: karlieconnellan@taylorroot.com.au T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000
Melbourne:
Tim Fogarty E: timfogarty@taylorroot.com.au T: +61 (0)3 8610 8400