Asia In-house Counsel Conference 2024
Bangkok14 November 2024 | 14:00 – 20:00
Gaysorn Urban Resort
127 Gaysorn Tower, 19th-20th Floor, Ratchaprasong Road,
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Created exclusively for In-house Counsel in Bangkok, we will be sharing our insights, exploring emerging trends and discussing the latest challenges facing In-house Counsel.
The conference will be comprised of a variety of interactive panel sessions featuring expert speakers who will provide practical tips, knowledge and guidance to help you navigate an increasingly challenging regulatory environment. Our discussions will cover topical business trends such as anti-corruption investigations, M&A strategies, and employment trends, to name just a few, as well as a forward-looking perspective on Thailand's future and business growth opportunities. The conference will conclude with an engaging fireside chat featuring a highly respected General Counsel.
For more information please contact Emily Weir.
Agenda
14:00 – Registration
14:30 – Opening remarks
Waranon Vanichprapa, Country Managing Partner, Thailand, DLA Piper
14:40 – Panel Session 1: The Adventure Begins After the Deal! A Discussion on Post-Merger Integration
This session will delve into the critical phase following a merger or acquisition, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in integrating two distinct corporate cultures, systems, and operations. Our panel of experts will share their experiences and best practices for ensuring a smooth transition, maintaining employee morale, and achieving the anticipated synergies and financial benefits. This discussion will provide valuable insights into the complexities of post-merger integration and how to navigate them successfully.
Moderator:
Samata Masagee, Partner, DLA Piper
Speakers:
Isada Hiranwiwatkul, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group Thailand
Piratat Srisajalerdvaja, Career Business Leader and Managing Director, Mercer Thailand
15:25 – Panel Session 2: Employment Law Rollercoaster: Thrills, Chills, and Updates for In-house Counsel
The session will provide in-house counsel with insights and advice on navigating complex employment law issues. Key discussion points include the significant post-pandemic shift in working conditions, which now emphasise convenience and flexibility but pose compliance challenges; the impact of flexible working hours on employee relations and HR’s ability to maintain productivity; and the complexities of cultural integration in multigenerational workplaces, highlighting the need for effective strategies to manage these dynamics and their legal implications.
Moderator:
Komson Suntheeraporn, Partner, DLA Piper
Speakers:
Chanaporn Chantaprateep - Human Resources Director of L’Oréal (Thailand) Ltd.
Sunisa Vorathanyakij, Head of Legal, GlaxoSmithKline (Thailand) Limited
16:15 – Coffee Break
16:30 – Panel Session 3: Cracking the Corruption Code: Mastering Anti-Corruption Laws and Best Practices
In the session, participants will delve into the complexities of Thai anti-corruption laws, focusing on compliance requirements and reporting obligations for businesses operating in Thailand. The discussion will also cover best practices for in-house legal teams to mitigate corruption risks, emphasising the importance of due diligence, comprehensive training programs, and robust monitoring mechanisms to ensure effective internal controls.
Moderator:
Santipap Dumprapai (Peace), Of Counsel, DLA Piper
Speakers:
Don Rojanapenkul, Partner, DLA Piper
Nuttapong Chantarasapt, GM Compliance Management and Legal at Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.
Maprang Sombatthai, Legal Director, LINE Company (Thailand)
17:15 – Fireside Chat
Thananan Sangnuan will host a one-to-one conversation* with Aekpittaya Lemkongaek, Managing Director, Aek Investment Advisory Securities Company Limited titled "Tomorrow you will be rich".
*This session will be conducted in Thai.
18:15 – Closing Remarks
Waranon Vanichprapa, Country Managing Partner, Thailand, DLA Piper
18:15 – 20:00 – Networking drinks
Chanaporn Chantaprateep
More than 20 years of HR Experience in various industries: FMCG, Financial Service & E-Commerce Startup. Last 10 years as Head of HR with prior background across multiple HR Functions: Resourcing, Organizational Development, Learning, Total Rewards, Labor Relations and HRBP at both local and regional levels. Passionate about early Career Talent Development, and a big believer of hiring for the right mindset.
Maprang Sombatthai
Maprang Sombatthai is a driven legal professional with expertise in regulatory compliance, data privacy, and intellectual property law, particularly within the technology sector. She has extensive experience working as in-house legal counsel for leading technology platform companies in Thailand, navigating complex regulatory landscapes such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the Digital Economy Act.
Nuttapong Chantarasapt
Nuttapong Chantarasapt has been the Head of Compliance Management (Southeast Asia 1 region of Thailand and Vietnam), and Legal (Thailand); and executive committee member of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited over 7 years. Previously, Nuttapong has vast experiences in compliance and legal in multinational oil & gas companies, and government administration in Thailand.
Isada Hiranwiwatkul
Isada is a Managing Director and Senior Partner of BCG. He is currently leading the BCG office in Thailand. He has extensive consulting experience in the US, South East Asia and Thailand. His current focus is to advise large Thai companies on strategy, transformation, M&A and post-merger integration.
Aekpittaya Lemkongaek
Piratat Srisajalerdvaja
Piratat is a Career Business Leader and Managing Director of Mercer Thailand. He is leading both career services and career products business by formulating business strategy and monitor overall performance of career business in Thailand. He specializes in total rewards, organization transformation and merger & acquisition.
