Our Practice
About
Juriszen
A Bangkok-based legal practice dedicated to supporting businesses with thoughtful, practical counsel in corporate law, contracts, and dispute resolution.
Back to HomeOur Story
Established to Serve a Gap
Juriszen was founded in 2011 by a small group of Thai and internationally trained lawyers who noticed a consistent gap in the Bangkok market: businesses — particularly foreign-managed companies and growing Thai enterprises — were under-served by legal counsel that could speak both the language of law and the language of commerce.
Many clients came to us having previously received advice that was technically accurate but practically difficult to act on. Others had worked with larger firms whose attention and responsiveness did not always match their billing rates. Juriszen was built to operate differently — smaller, more attentive, and directly engaged with each client's situation.
Over the years, our practice has grown through referrals from clients who valued a straightforward, non-pressured style of engagement. We are not the right fit for every organisation, and we say so clearly when that is the case. For those we work with, we aim to be a trusted, long-term presence in their professional lives in Thailand.
Our Mission
What Guides Our Work
Candour Over Comfort
We believe clients are better served by an honest assessment than a reassuring one. When outcomes are uncertain or a course of action carries real risk, we say so directly.
Practical Orientation
Legal advice must ultimately help someone make a decision or take an action. We frame our work in terms of what you can actually do, not merely what the law permits in theory.
Client Dignity
Legal matters often involve stress, uncertainty, and significant stakes. We treat every engagement with the seriousness it deserves and every client with the respect they are owed.
Our People
The Juriszen Team
Our practice is intentionally small. This keeps client relationships direct and ensures that the people you consult are the people doing the work.
Priya Veerakul
Managing Partner
Qualified in Thailand and England, Priya leads the firm's corporate practice. Her background spans commercial transactions, foreign investment structuring, and Board advisory work across Southeast Asia.
Somchai Thanakit
Senior Associate — Contracts
Somchai focuses on commercial contract work and has particular experience with vendor agreements, franchise arrangements, and supply chain documentation for mid-market businesses in Thailand.
Nathalie Lecourt
Associate — Dispute Resolution
Nathalie brings experience in cross-border commercial disputes and mediation. She advises clients on pre-litigation options and represents them in formal mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Standards & Protocols
How We Maintain Quality
Every engagement at Juriszen follows documented internal processes designed to ensure consistency and protect client interests.
Thai Bar Association Membership
All practising lawyers at Juriszen hold active membership with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, the governing body for the legal profession in Thailand.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Client matters are handled under strict confidentiality protocols. Digital files are maintained on encrypted systems. We comply with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Peer Review on All Documents
Legal documents prepared by Juriszen undergo internal review before delivery. No single lawyer signs off on their own work without a second read from a colleague.
Ongoing Professional Development
Thai law and regulatory requirements evolve continuously. Our team maintains current knowledge through structured continuing legal education and regular participation in professional seminars.
Conflict of Interest Screening
All new matters are screened against existing client relationships before engagement. We do not act for parties with conflicting interests and disclose any potential issues before work begins.
Clear Engagement Letters
Every engagement is documented with a written scope of work and fee arrangement prior to commencement. Changes to scope are captured in writing before additional work proceeds.
Expertise & Context
Legal Practice in Thailand
Operating a business in Thailand involves navigating a distinct legal environment shaped by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act, company registration requirements under the Department of Business Development, and a web of sector-specific regulations administered by bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bank of Thailand, and the Board of Investment.
For organisations without permanent in-house legal staff, the challenges are compounded. Commercial decisions must be made continuously, contracts arrive without notice, and disputes occasionally arise without warning. Juriszen was designed to address this reality — providing organisations with access to experienced legal counsel on terms that reflect how businesses actually operate, rather than requiring the overhead of a full-time legal department.
Our practice in Bangkok covers three areas where businesses most frequently require ongoing external support: corporate governance and regulatory compliance, commercial contract preparation and review, and the resolution of commercial disagreements. Across all three, our approach remains consistent — we aim to be useful, direct, and genuinely attentive to the specific situation each client faces.
Bangkok's position as a regional business hub means that many of our clients have cross-border dimensions to their operations — managing vendor relationships with suppliers across ASEAN, employing both Thai and expatriate staff, or entering joint venture arrangements with Thai partners. Our team's combined experience in Thai and common-law jurisdictions allows us to provide counsel that accounts for these broader contexts without losing sight of the specific requirements of Thai law.
Would You Like to Discuss Your Situation?
An initial consultation with Juriszen is a conversation, not a commitment. We are happy to listen and share our view of what is involved before any engagement is considered.
Get in Touch