Profile

Mallika E.S Margherita

Mallika, a Thai national of Italian heritage. She is a lawyer of a bilingual background. Having grew up in a bilingual environment, Ms. Mallika possesses unique and rare multicultural knowledge. She graduated LLB from a notable Thai university along with an LLM from a US law school. Following her education, she has been practicing law for more than three decades.

Ms. Mallika is a notable expert in the field of commercial law practices, her strong suits include: labour law, merger and acquisitions (M&A), foreign investment, international commercial transactions and real estate development (e.g. hotels, resorts and condominium etc.). Her expertise and unique background had attracted various property developers to her doorstep.

She is now residing as a Vice President of the Thai Italian Chamber of Commerce and had assisted many EU clients to establish a foothold within the Thai market. Not only that, she is also closely working with the Thai Ministry of Commerce and the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) to facilitate the development of cross-border transactions.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree, Chulalongkorn University (LL.B.)
  • Master of Laws Degree, Washington College of Law; the American University (LL.M.)

Member

  • Thai Bar Association; Lawyers Council of Thailand
  • Lawyers Council of Thailand
  • Vice President of the Thai Italian Chamber of Commerce

Languages

  • Thai
  • English
  • Italian (conversational)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Mallika has substantial experience in advising many renowned clients in hotel, real estate and other industries, mostly in relation to foreign investments, establishment of a hotel in Thailand, hotel management agreements, hotel licenses, foreign business license, factory operating licenses.
  • Malika has been awarded with Legal 500 Recommended Lawyers 2021 (read more).