Welcome to SCL Nishimura C & P Co., Ltd.
SCL Nishimura C & P Co., Ltd. is an independent and commercial law firm with an office in Hua Hin, Thailand, with its head office in Bangkok. The focus of our practice is real estate and corporate law in Hua Hin and surrounding areas of Prachuab Kirikhan and Petchaburi.
We pride ourselves on our reputation, professionalism, integrity, honesty and our down to earth approach. We are fully committed to the needs and aspirations of our clients. Our fully qualified and experienced Thai lawyers are all conversant in English. Our client base consists not only of domestic clients but also international clients from all over the world who greatly value the prompt and efficient services we provide.
Purchasing your dream home in Thailand can sometimes prove to be daunting and complex. However, our forward thinking team of lawyers can advise and help you to make a successful and safe property transaction. We assist clients every day to choose the correct method and structure to own their desired property. We want to ensure that our clients are safe in the knowledge they have secure and proper title to the property they have purchased.
Allow us to establish or expand your business in Thailand. We have assisted many individuals to reach their business goals, consistently and professionally advising them on how to build the best possible corporate structure.
We believe that we are unique amongst law firms in that we have one simple goal – to meet our clients’ legal needs in a fast and efficient manner
What We Do For You
Real Estate
Our experienced team of lawyers provide the full range of services in connection with a purchase or sale of land, house or condominium either by an individual or company which extends to the full range and scale of real estate matters, including assisting clients in acquisition, disposal, lease, usufruct, right of servitude, mortgage and development planning for private and commercial properties. We have many Clients, both domestic and international, who value our expertise and professionalism.
The services we provide include:
Due Diligence: This should be conducted at the outset of any purchase and prior to signing of agreements to ensure that a Seller has correct and legal title to transfer the property.
Acquisition and Disposal: Buying and selling residential and commercial property in Thailand, and providing advice in respect thereof.
Real Estate Leasing: We provide advice and leasing agreements on all aspects of residential and commercial leasing.
Registration and Transfer: We will attend at the Land Office to ensure correct transfer and registration of property.
Development Planning: Providing advice on planning a new development or project, including land acquisition and structuring of the development or project.
Usufruct, mortgage, right of servitude: We will provide advice on any such aspect if required and proceed to registration at the Land Office.
As part of our overall service we provide sound, practical and up to date legal advice on all relevant and important legal matters. We also work closely with our local government contacts to ensure that we get the job done in a safe and secure manner.
Administration of Estates
Upon death, an application by way of a Motion should be made to the Court to either appoint an Administrator if the estate is intestate or appoint the Administrator named in the Will of the deceased.
Our dedicated team of lawyers can assist in advising on the documents required to be submitted to the Court, submit the application and accompanying papers to the Court, and then attend with you at Court on the appointed Court date.
Following the granting of the Order for Administration by the Court we can continue to provide invaluable assistance to the Administrator to enable the terms of the Will to be carried out in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
Visa & Work Permit
We assist clients in applying for visas and work permits.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
A pre-nuptial agreement protects the assets of individual spouses on separation/divorce and should be registered at the same time as the marriage.
We can provide sound and practical advice on the structuring of pre-nuptial agreements dependent on individual requirements.
If required, one of our Thai lawyers can accompany you to lodge the pre-nuptial agreement on the date of registration of the marriage to ensure that the agreement is accepted and properly recorded.
Companies and Transfer of Shares
We can provide expert advice on the forming of Thai companies, transfer of company shares and directorships pursuant to the relevant rules and regulations prevailing.
As part of our overall process on transfer of shares in a company, we will conduct due diligence on the company and any property owned by the company to ensure that the company has all paperwork and documents as required by the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand, all company assets are properly recorded in the balance sheet and all company taxes have been paid.
Formation of Juristic Person
The formation of a Juristic Person is a complex, lengthy and drawn out procedure requiring the knowledge and expertise of professionals who understand all the legal requirements.
Our experienced team of lawyers are able to advise on every aspect and assist in forming a Juristic Person.
Estate Planning & Wills
Proper estate planning is not just important in your home country, but also in Thailand. From the cradle onwards we are encouraged to plan ahead, and it makes sense, to ensure that the assets you have worked hard for during your life time are to be inherited by those you think are deserving of them and not distributed under the Intestacy Rules.
If assets are purchased in joint names in Thailand, then the share of each owner does not automatically pass to the survivor/s. For example, if you die in Thailand without a Will, then your spouse is automatically entitled to only half of the marital property and the highest ranked statutory heirs – relatives of the deceased are eligible to inherit from you the remaining half of the estate equally.
Although the Court in Thailand can be asked to prove a Will drawn up outside of Thailand, there is no guarantee that this document will be approved by the Court, if the Court perhaps considers it contrary to Thai policy.
It is therefore important for a Will to be correctly and legally drawn up to safe guard your interests and investments in Thailand. Our experienced team of lawyers can give sound advice on the structuring of your Will dependent on individual requirements.
Notarial Services
Ms Amita Kullaphan, who is one of our Thai lawyers, is also a qualified Notary Public. She is able to undertake all notarial services.
We’re passionate about...
providing the right solutions for you and driven to make a positive difference in everything we do. Our energy and flair is what sets us apart. You can expect leading expertise from professionals who are on your wavelength.
Free First Consultation
Contact us now at tel: +66 (0) 32 522237-73 fax +66 (0) 32 522290 or enquiry.sclncp@nishimura.com
You can also request a consultation using this contact form on this page.
Additional Legal Services
Our head office in Bangkok compliments the services provided by our office in Hua Hin and is able to offer legal services which include
banking, investment and finance, divorce, adoption, contract review, corporate, litigation, labour, corporate recovery, construction law, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitionsand tax issues.
Corporate secretarial work can also be provided.
Please contact our head office at Tel. +66-2-168-8228 / Fax. +66-2-168-8229 | sclna@nishimura.com
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