Global Hotel Operator:
Advised international hotel operator with strategic expansion of regional headquarters from Singapore into new markets, including the structuring and establishment of affiliate entity to function as a Thailand Business Unit in developing and supporting asset light Thailand portfolio of franchised and managed hotels. Advised on proper corporate entity formation in compliance with Singapore and Thailand investment laws, and assisted with implementation of entity formation, tax registration, employment advice, acquisition of foreign business license, and all aspects of international hotel operator’s development and implementation of franchising program in Thailand. Coordinated franchising registration, created all franchising templates for regional franchising expansion program and harmonized same for local law compliance. Structured branded residence program for tax efficiency under revised FBA exceptions and coordinated foreign remittances under same. Implemented transaction pipeline and advised on all aspects of flagship branded residence project in Phuket Thailand, including negotiation and finalization of transaction documents.
Global Retailer:
Advised global retailer on operations and expansion in Thailand, including regulatory, employment, project financing structures and digitized lending.
Global Hotel Operator:
Panel member and Asia Pacific external counsel advising on of international hotel operator's development and retention of hotels in Asia in connection with an aggressive regional expansion plan headquartered in Singapore and a particular focus in Thailand. BH2I acts as external counsel for development deals throughout the region, ensuring compliance with relevant laws in applicable jurisdictions, coordination and management of domestic legal counsel, due diligence on development projects, preparation and negotiation with counterparties to execution of hotel management, licensing and branded residences documentation, and strategic advisory re expansion initiative. BH2I acts as an extension of the client's in-house team by liaising with local counsel, the client's in-house counsel, and development teams, and includes preparation of the Management Agreement and other transaction documents templates for Branded Residences projects in Thailand, Korean and Vietnam. BH2I also implements entity restructuring for tax efficiency and liability prevention in Thailand, and Myanmar, Maldives and various other jurisdictions.
Global hotel operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
BH2I acted as the sole counsel advising on new market entry into Thailand via the merger and acquisition of an existing hotel operating company, including advising on all aspects of the acquisition and integration of an existing business into the client’s cross border platform, including 15 hotel and branded residence projects located in Thailand, and Vietnam.
A Singapore based global hotel operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
Represented client in connection with development of hotels in Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand Vietnam. Advised Singapore based headquarters on franchising and other jurisdiction specific laws requiring modification to development templates in 4 countries. Instruction resulted from advice in connection with dispute with Owner in two countries that could have been avoided by more precise localized development templates and adherence to statutory disclosure and registration requirements. Analysis and revision of development templates to be used on a regionwide basis.
Global Private Equity company:
Advised on additional pipeline development projects, including acquisition and disposition of hotels / properties located in Japan, New York, and Thailand, joint venture with Las Vegas based casino company for casino development projects located in Asia, and timeshare conversion project in Krabi, Thailand.
A Singapore based global hotel operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
Represented Singapore based client in connection with development of numerous hotel and branded residence projects in Asia and the Middle East. This includes conducting research of relevant laws in applicable jurisdictions, coordinating with legal counsel, performing due diligence for the potential projects, drafting relevant contracts and negotiation with the other parties in connection with execution of hotel management, licensing and branded residences. Created branded residences development templates for regional use, and advised on structuring projects in India, Dubai, Thailand, Korea and Indonesia. Negotiated hotel development transactions, including a 3 hotel portfolio deal in India, and branded residence transactions in Dubai, Korea and Indonesia.
International Hotel Operator:
Advised international hotel operator with strategic expansion of regional headquarters into new markets, including the structuring and establishment of affiliate entity to function as a Thailand Business Unit in developing and supporting asset light Thailand portfolio of franchised and managed hotels. Advised on proper corporate entity formation in compliance with Singapore and Thailand investment laws, and assisted with implementation of entity formation, tax registration, employment advice, acquisition of foreign business license, and all aspects of international hotel operator’s development and implementation of franchising program in Thailand. Coordinated franchising registration, created all franchising templates for regional franchising expansion program and harmonized same for local law compliance.
Private Equity company based in Spain:
Advise client in connection with potential share sale and negotiation of shareholders agreement regarding manufacturing facility in Thailand under BOI privileges. Extensive analysis of over a decade of corporate documents, and corresponding director and shareholder liability under Thailand civil and criminal laws. Formulated legal strategy under Thailand investment laws to achieve a successful resolution to a potential dispute regarding the ownership and potentially illegal management of the company by a sole director who owns (in combination with his affiliates) 50 percent of the company. Represented the client in a negotiation to settle the dispute and corresponding shareholder agreement and purchase and sale agreement of real estate and corporate assets.
Global Timeshare Company:
Advised the world’s leading timeshare company on its timeshare and trust structures in Asia, including corporate restructuring, acquisition of properties, relocation of the trust structure to Hong Kong and regulatory guidance in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Macau, Philippines, and Taiwan.
Thailand Real Estate developer:
Advised the client in connection with its acquisition of an industrial estate site in Thailand to be used for a metal production factory, including obtaining Board of Promotion investment incentives, project and entity structuring and acquisition of the site.
International Hotel Operator:
Advising on all aspects of international hotel operator’s development and implementation of franchising program in Thailand, including formation of local law compliant entity under the US Thai Amity Treaty, franchising registration and development of all franchising templates for franchising expansion program.
Thailand Hotel Owner:
Advised Thailand hotel owner in connection with the negotiation of hotel management agreements for conversion of independently owned hotel in spa located in Koh Chang, Thailand to a Holiday Inn operated hotel and resort
Multinational e-commerce company:
Advising on local law enforceability of terms and conditions of Thai website in compliance with IP and data privacy laws
French Multinational Hospitality company:
BH2I advised regarding market entry and comprehensive regulatory compliance in connection with its expansion to Thailand and Indonesia, including legal, operational, finance and tax aspects to identify statutory requirements applicable to the company in each jurisdiction and the corresponding most efficient and beneficial compliance structure.
A Singapore based Global Hotel Operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
BH2I advised on all aspects of the corporate structuring and regulatory compliance for a new flagship mixed-used project in Khao Yai, Thailand and negotiated to completion a Strategic Partnership Agreement, Management Agreement, licensing, technical and design services and other ancillary joint venture and project related agreements.
A Singapore based Global Hotel Operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
Retained as specialist hospitality and project development counsel to advise on comprehensive finance, legal and project restructuring of flagship mixed-use project with riverside ultra-luxury residences in Bangkok, Thailand. BH2I performed initial regulatory compliance review, analysis of proposed project corporate restructuring and proforma forecast revisions and negotiated to execution all project development, finance, acquisition, management, license and operating agreements. Provided strategic advisory services re injection of potential Stage 2 investors and any corresponding impact on brand and properties.
Regional Real Estate developer:
Advised developer of 6 star mixed-use resort project in Phuket Thailand on optimal financing and transaction structures for asset management and operations of scale, including best-in market commercial terms and structure for joint venture, hotel management, acquisition and branded residence development aspects of the project.
French Multinational retailer:
Advising this global retailer on the expansion of its business model in new market entry in Thailand. BH2I assists in structuring a preferred corporate organization for e-retailing and pay as you go purchasing models. Advise on all aspects of regulatory compliance and negotiating and creating document templates for use in Thailand.
