CHAIWAT KERATISUTHISATHORN is a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group and head of the firm’s real estate practice in Thailand. He specializes in real estate matters in Thailand and is also heavily involved with M&A matters, for which he regularly leads legal due diligence exercises ahead of major commercial transactions. In addition, he regularly advises clients on establishing and operating a business in Thailand (e.g., limited company, representative office, branch office, foreign business license and foreign business certificate, corporate secretary services, etc.) and on immigration and work permit matters. Chaiwat is ranked as a leading real estate lawyer in Thailand by Chambers Asia Pacific, Asialaw Profiles, and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.