Saravut’s practice focuses on general tax advice and planning, tax controversy and dispute resolution.

Saravut advises on general Thai tax and international tax matters, tax planning for domestic and international transactions, merger and acquisition with over 15 years’ experience in leading law firms in Thailand, government agencies and power project in Lao PDR. He has been involved in various tax structures and tax audits in relation to Thai tax and double taxation agreements, especially in dispute issues such as income tax, withholding tax, Value Added Tax, Specific Business Tax, stamp duty, and House and Land tax.

Prior to joining the firm, Saravut was a Tax Manager of PTT Exploration and Production PLC.

Relevant Experience

• Represented PTT Exploration and Production PLC in relation to tax matters in exploration and production businesses, taxes on investment structures and related business activities.
• Represented Banpu PLC in relation to investing in Hongsa Power Plant Project in Lao PDR.
• Advised and represented multinational companies in tax dispute matters regarding transfer pricing, withholding tax and VAT, including defending the case against the Revenue Department.
• Advised and represented property developer companies in connection with tax structures for real estate acquisition in relation to income tax, withholding tax, VAT, SBT, stamp duty and House and Land tax.
• Conducted legal and tax due diligence and addressed key concerned legal and tax issues in relation to merger and acquisition transactions.

Education
LLM, Private Law, Thammasat University, 2000LLB, Thammasat University, 1992