Dr. Wasinee Sauer, LL.D.

Professional profile

Attorney-at-Law and Notarial Services Attorney advising Thai and international clients on legal and business matters. Holds Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from Thammasat University and brings more than 17 years of executive experience as Managing Director in an international export business.

Professional background spans litigation, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate compliance, accounting, taxation and human resources. This combination of legal expertise and business leadership enables the delivery of practical, commercially grounded legal solutions and the ability to navigate complex matters with clarity, precision and professionalism.

Core services

Litigation and dispute resolution

Handling civil, commercial, criminal, labor, family, intellectual property and bankruptcy matters, including filing lawsuits, defending claims, managing court proceedings at the trial, appellate and supreme court levels, case preparation, negotiation and mediation support.

Corporate and commercial advice

Providing legal guidance on contracts (drafting, reviewing and negotiating business agreements), company registration (establishing companies and managing statutory changes), corporate governance (maintaining minutes, resolutions and shareholder records), regulatory compliance (PDPA, labor and tax obligations) and cross-border business matters (international contracts, import–export documentation and foreign partner coordination).

Notarial services and court interpretation

Providing document certification and certified English–Thai interpretation for court proceedings and official legal matters.

Selected credentials

• Doctor, Master and Bachelor of Laws, Thammasat University
• Attorney-at-Law and Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyers Council of Thailand
• Legal Counsel, Central Juvenile and Family Court
• Certified Court Interpreter (English–Thai), Office of the Judiciary
• Accountant (CPD), Federation of Accounting Professions

Business perspective

More than 17 years as Managing Director, overseeing corporate operations, legal affairs, finance, taxation, HR and import–export activities, with established business relationships in Europe.

Litigation and legal representation

• Prepare case strategy, review evidence and coordinate with courts and legal authorities in civil, commercial, criminal, labor, family, intellectual property and bankruptcy matters, representing clients in both plaintiff and defendant roles.
• Prepare pleadings, affidavits, motions, witness statements and other legal submissions for trial, appellate and supreme court proceedings.
• Assist clients with pre-litigation matters, mediation, settlement negotiations and trial preparation, providing clear guidance throughout the dispute resolution process.

Legal advice and compliance

• Provide ongoing legal advisory services to companies, covering civil, commercial, criminal, labor, family, intellectual property, bankruptcy, personal data protection (PDPA) and legal execution matters.
• Support corporate clients in assessing legal risks, compliance obligations and dispute-avoidance strategies, ensuring practical and commercially aligned decision-making.

Contracts and commercial negotiations

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including service and employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), data processing agreements (DPAs), joint venture agreements (JVs) and cross-border business contracts.
• Review contractual terms for clarity, enforceability and risk allocation, ensuring commercially aligned outcomes by clarifying obligations, strengthening enforceability and balancing risks between the parties.

Corporate legal advice

• Handle company registrations, statutory amendments, director changes, shareholder updates and required corporate filings, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and maintain minutes, resolutions, share registers and corporate governance records, supporting proper corporate administration and transparency.
• Advise on governance, shareholder matters, director duties, commercial transactions, internal policies and cross-border operations, including Board of Investment (BOI) applications, compliance requirements and ongoing reporting obligations.
• Provide legal advisory services on foreign business operations, including Foreign Business License (FBL) applications, visa and work permit matters, and compliance with Thailand’s foreign business regulations.

Court interpretation and dispute resolution

Provide certified English–Thai interpretation for court hearings and formal legal matters, together with concise mediation support to facilitate negotiations and settlement discussions.

Notarial services

Provide notarial services by certifying documents, powers of attorney, declarations and affidavits, together with identity verification, signature authentication and certification of copies for domestic and international use.

Business experience and qualifications

Managing Director — 17 years prior to legal practice

Software, hardware and electronics solutions company serving export markets

• Led legal, financial, HR, administrative and operational functions to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Negotiated and drafted agreements with international clients, partners and suppliers, monitored contractual performance, and maintained business relationships in Europe.
• Oversaw bookkeeping, receivables and payables, payroll, bank reconciliation, financial reporting and coordination with auditors.
• Managed corporate, tax and labor compliance, including VAT, withholding tax, financial statement submissions, social security and tax planning.
• Supervised recruitment, training, performance reviews, compensation, benefits and employee relations.
• Coordinated import–export documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarders, carriers and shipment tracking, alongside general administration.

Education — reverse chronological order

• Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), Thammasat University.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Program in Business Law, Thammasat University.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Thammasat University.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA), Bangkok University.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Program, Bangkok University.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bangkok University.

Licenses and professional certifications

• Attorney-at-Law, Lawyers Council of Thailand
• Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyers Council of Thailand
• Legal Counsel for Child and Youth, Family Court
• Accountant (CPD), Federation of Accounting Professions
• Certificate of Court Interpreter (English–Thai), Office of the Judiciary

Languages

• Thai — Native
• English — Professional working proficiency
• German — Basic