Pinyapa Somphong (\\\"Pinyapa\\\") is a qualified lawyer from Thailand, holding an LL.B. degree from Thammasat University, Thailand, and an LL.M. (Hons) in International Trade and Commercial Laws from Durham University, United Kingdom. Additionally, she holds an MSc in International Finance from the Asian Institute of Technology University in Thailand.

Since 2010, Pinyapa has brought substantial expertise to her role, having provided counsel to both multinational corporations and local companies throughout the Asia-Pacific region in diverse industries. Her areas of expertise include project financing, Foreign Direct Investment, banking and finance, public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint venture transactions, corporate reorganisations, the establishment of businesses in Thailand, and cross-border transactions.

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As the Managing Partner of TWLS Company Limited, the Thailand branch office of TWL Law Group, a firm headquartered in Taiwan, Pinyapa has played an important role in the business community. She has successfully contributed to numerous multi-million-dollar projects crossing multiple jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. Her advisory services have been sought by multinational corporations and local companies across various industries. Notable among her recent achievements as the lead lawyer are:

• Advised SUEZ Group, one of the largest French-based utility companies providing water, waste, and resource management solutions worldwide, on multi-million-dollar investment projects involving plastic recycling and waste management in Thailand.
• Advised Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”), one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers, on market entry and a joint venture project with PTT Group, a Thai state-owned oil and energy company. This venture involves an investment of around THB 37,000 million (approximately 1 billion USD) to establish and operate an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Thailand.
• Advised Marketech International Corp, a listed company in Taiwan and the US, on several high-tech manufacturing projects in Thailand.
  Advised China Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier of the Republic of China, on cross-border transaction matters.
• Advised Ascend Group, a spin-off of True Corporation and a regional fintech company in Southeast Asia, on cross-border transactions in Thailand, the Republic of China, and the Philippines.
• Advised Bank SinoPac on market entry, banking and finance regulatory compliances, and business establishment in Thailand.

Leadership Advocacy

Despite leading the firm through numerous successful projects and possessing years of experience in both legal and business practices, she has also actively engaged with the local community, organizations, and chambers. She shares her expertise, a wealth of knowledge, and a profound understanding of business model concepts and the essential requirements for successful and sustained business and investment. Highlights include:

• Honoured to have represented Thailand, alongside the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, at the \\\"Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum 2023\\\" in Hanoi to discuss policy-making and recommendations for promoting quality and sustainable investment in ASEAN.
• Honored to serve as Vice Chair for the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) since 2020. During this time, she co-founded the BCCT Young Professionals Working Group and actively participated in the BCCT Legal & Taxation and Women in Business Working Groups.
• Co-founded and chairs the BCCT Advocacy Working Group. As the voice of BCCT members, the Advocacy Working Group actively engages in public-private dialogue, bilateral trade agreements, and private sector advocacy to influence government policies, laws, regulations, and administrative arrangements that may affect BCCT members.
• Invited as a guest lecturer at the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka and Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation in Thailand, to share her legal expertise and insights with students, focusing on how the legal landscape can empower startup entrepreneurs in crafting sustainable businesses.
• Collaborated with the Women Leadership Organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and ran the “#WomenUp” campaign to encourage strength and eliminate the hesitation women feel when strongly defending their opinions and ideas in the workplace.

Despite her ethical and professional dedication to delivering a high standard of service to her clients, Pinyapa also strongly believes that investing in the younger generation, by fostering and boosting their self-esteem, will empower them in decision-making. This empowerment, in turn, positions them as agents of change, shaping a future where they raise their children as equals, without any gender differences. This vision ensures that no talent, ideas, or efforts are wasted simply because they come from individuals of different nationalities or genders.