Contract Review and Drafting Services

What Types of Contracts Do You Review and Draft?

Covering contracts used in everyday life and in business, such as

What Is the Experience of the Attorney Who Reviews Contracts?

Contract review and drafting at the office is handled byKasidis Udomphap, the founder of the office — holding a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Law from Case Western Reserve University, United States, and an attorney licensed by theLawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage.

Formerly in-house counsel at a leading global auto parts manufacturer, and previously served as a contract review advisor to a Korean manufacturer of parts and electrical appliances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of contracts does the contract review and drafting service cover?

It covers a wide range of business and general contracts as listed above, such as hire-of-work and service contracts, sale and purchase contracts, lease agreements, loan agreements, joint investment contracts, distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), and memoranda of understanding (MOU). For contract types not listed above, please contact the team directly for an assessment.

Can you review and draft contracts in English?

Yes. The office reviews and drafts contracts in both Thai and English. This work is handled by Kasidis Udomphap, the founder of the office, who holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Law from Case Western Reserve University, United States.

Why use a lawyer to review a contract — can't I just use a template from the internet or translate it myself?

Ready-made contract templates found online can be useful as a starting point, but they are often not written for the specific facts of each deal, and may be missing important terms or contain outdated language. A lawyer helps review both the terms already written and any important terms that may have been omitted, checks the contract terms against the relevant law to identify points that may cause enforceability issues or place you at an unfair disadvantage, and proposes revised wording to make the contract more robust. The outcome in each case naturally depends on the facts and the applicable law.

Should a lawyer review the contract before or after signing?

We recommend review before signing, because once a contract is signed, it is generally binding according to its terms (although there are legal exceptions in some cases, such as defective juristic acts), and later claiming that you did not read or did not understand certain terms will generally not, by itself, relieve you of your obligations. Reviewing before signing therefore gives the greatest opportunity for revision and negotiation. That said, even after signing, having a lawyer review the contract is still useful for assessing your rights and obligations and planning next steps.

What do I need to prepare, and how much does it cost?

In general, you should prepare the draft contract to be signed, or the basic terms of the agreement, along with the context of what was agreed, who the parties are, and any particular concerns. The more complete the information, the more targeted the review can be. Fees depend on the complexity and length of the contract — please provide the details so the team can assess it before work begins.

For more information, see the articles 7 Common Ways People Get Taken Advantage of by Signing Contracts Without Reading Them, Why Well-Drafted Contracts Rarely End Up in Court and What Should a Hire-of-Work / Service Contract Include