Thailand’s legal community takes a significant step forward with the establishment of the THAI Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA). The THAI-CCA was founded on 23 February 2023, and will be officially launched on 22 June 2023, with the vision of advancing legal innovation, best practices, and career opportunities for in-house lawyers in Thailand.
The THAI-CCA plans to achieve its mission through educational programs, networking opportunities, and community initiatives. As the role of corporate counsel evolves, the THAI-CCA aspires to be a “community of solvers” where members work together innovatively to address critical problems and challenges faced by businesses and society.
By offering educational seminars, thought leadership events, and professional development programs, the THAI-CCA aims to upskill and empower its members. These programs will provide valuable insights, foster thought leadership, and support professional growth. THAI-CCA will collaborate with law firms, knowledge partners, and law schools in Thailand to offer seminars, soft-skill training sessions, and an annual law conference for in-house lawyers, and establish connections with a broader network of in-house lawyers from across the ASEAN region.
The THAI-CCA has secured the support and sponsorship of leading law firms, including Chandler MHM, Herbert Smith Freehills, Kudun & Partners, and Tilleke & Gibbins. The association has also received warm welcomes from regional corporate counsel alliances such as the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC).
In-house lawyers based in Thailand are invited to register for THAI-CCA membership to gain full access to member-exclusive activities. The THAI-CCA does not currently collect membership fees and expects to operate as an incorporated professional organisation by 2026.