German-speaking lawyers in Thailand

German-speaking lawyers in Thailand are in demand in Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket. Thousands of Germans, Austrians and Swiss spend the winter there or live in Thailand all year on a retirement visa. Many are married to Thai partners.

Typical files include retirement and marriage visas, buying a condominium, long leases for houses and land registered in a Thai spouse's name. Wills are important, since Thai inheritance rules may apply to property in the kingdom. Divorce, child custody and business disputes come up as well, and a traffic accident can turn into a criminal case quickly.

Court proceedings are in Thai, so documents need a certified Thai translation, and papers from home usually need legalisation. Lawyers must hold a licence from the Lawyers Council of Thailand, so ask to see it. Be careful with nominee company structures for land, which are illegal. Ask for a written fee agreement. German-speaking lawyers in Thailand can also coordinate with notaries and courts back home. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.