Competition law is generally underdeveloped in jurisdictions across South-East Asia, including Thailand. While Thailand has had a competition law for many years, it has generally been considered as an infant base to be strengthened and improved over time; particularly with reference to its merger regime. The Trade Competition Act is meant to address a number of issues identified in the previous legislation including the implementation of a merger regime for Thailand. For the first time, local and international economic concentrations affecting Thai markets may be subject to review and/or prohibition and Competition Law will have to be a consideration in the planning and implementation of such transactions.
In this breakfast seminar, we’ll be discussing: - The fundamental concepts and objectives of competition legislation
- The new Thai Competition Law and new Thai merger regime
- A South-East Asia comparison perspective: Recent developments in the Competition Law and merger regime environment in the Philippines
Agenda: - 8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration
- 8.30 am – 10.00 am: Seminar & Panel discussion
- 10.00 am – 10.30 am: Q & A Session
We hope you will join us for this informative session. Places are limited, be sure to register now.
Speakers: Rashane Leerabandhu
Partner, DFDL Thailand
David Fruitman
Regional Competition Counsel;
Senior Consultant, DFDL Cambodia
Jude Ocampo
Partner, OS Law, Philippines
Moderator: Audray Souche
Partner;
Managing Director, DFDL Thailand | 
