Pawinnada Anchayanont

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY 

• Pawinnada is an experienced in-house legal counsel specializing in corporate and commercial law. With a strong background in drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, on-disclosure agreements, shareholders’ agreements, KOL agreements, and various hire-of-work and retail distribution agreements—she supports business operations with practical, legally sound solutions that align with compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Her experience includes advising on IP laws, employment law, stamp duty matters, and legal compliance across diverse business and marketing activities, with a particular focus on compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). She actively promotes PDPA awareness by delivering PDPA’ legal documents and internal training sessions.
• In addition to her advisory work, Pawinnada has hands-on experience in dispute resolution, including internal investigations of software infringement, contract breach analysis, and developing action plans in response to legal claims or violations. Her involvement in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, and corporate compliance has further enriched her legal acumen. Serving as Company Secretary for a publicly listed company has strengthened her ability to manage governance frameworks, board matters, and regulatory obligations. Her pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills, enables her to work effectively across teams and business functions. Adaptable and detail-focused, Pawinnada is a strategic legal partner who adds value in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

LANGUAGE

• – Thai: Native
• – English: Professional Level
• – Chinese (Mandarin): Conversational Level

LICENSE & CERTIFICATES

• – Certificate Attorney-At-Law License (2017), Lawyer Council
• – Notarial Service Attorney, Lawyer Council
• – Company Secretary Program No. 142/2023 by Thai IOD
• – Professional Development Program for Company Secretary by Thai Listed Companies Association (2024)

EDUCATION

• – PEKING UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW Beijing, China
  LL.M., Major: Chinese Law (2020 – 2022)
• – CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
  LL.B. (Honors), Major: Business Law (2010 – 2015)
• – PEKING UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW Beijing, China
  Exchange Student with full scholarship awarded by Chulalongkorn University  (2013 – 2014)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• – Contracts
• – Mergers & Acquisitions
• – Corporate Compliance
• – Personal Data Protection
• – Securities, SET and SEC regulations, IPO
• – Company Secretary Management
• – Contract Drafting and Management
• – Food & Drug License and Advisory
• – Advertisement Regulations and Advisory
• – Regulatory Affairs and Government Liaison
• – Intellectual Property Management and Advisory

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

•  Company secretary:
  Acting as the Company Secretary for the company and being responsible for all company secretaries’ matters:
  • – Board of Directors’ meetings and sub-committee meetings (Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee, Executive Committee): plaining timeframe of each meeting, preparing notice, presentation slides, minutes.
  • – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): acting as a project lead, conduct internal training regarding ESG.
  • – Preparing disclosure materials and/or legal documents as required by laws to submit to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • – Arranging the whole process of board of directors’, sub-committees’ (executive committee, nomination and remuneration committee) and shareholders’ meetings of the company and its subsidiaries. This involves scheduling, logistics, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and distributed in advance, facilitating effective governance and decision-making.
  • – Preparing the minutes of board of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings in both Thai and English versions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
  • – Acting as project manager to prepare and monitor Company Secretary Department’s projects:
    • – Capital increase for both private companies and public companies and Debt Conversion.
    • – Public Presentation (due to CF and CB signs posting).
    • – Employee Joint Investment Program (EJIP).
    • – ESG Initiatives: Developing and promoting ESG practices to enhance the company’s sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility.
    • – Providing expert legal advice to ensure that the company complies with regulations set forth by the SET and the SEC.
    • – Providing Business Operations and Dispute Resolution: Preparing essential business agreements and offering legal insights related to everyday operations; and providing advice on conflict resolution strategies, ensuring that disputes are managed effectively and aligned with legal best practices.
    • – Conducting training on topics such as insider trading and ESG compliance.
    • – Acting as a crucial role in liaising with both internal departments and external stakeholders concerning all matters related to the company secretary function.

  Legal Advice:

  • – Providing practical legal guidance on various business operations, including advertising regulations for herbal products, managing post-termination restrictions on sales, and advising on trademark use following the end of collaboration agreements.
  • – Providing legal advice in relation to the company and its subsidiaries’ front-end activities to ensure highest advantage of the company (or subsidiaries) and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

  Contract Drafting and Management: Responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts to support business operations and ensure legal compliance. Key types of agreements handled include:

  Non-Disclosure Agreements and Sale and Purchase Agreements: Preparing and negotiating agreements with OEM factories and third-party service providers to protect sensitive business information and define clear commercial terms.

  Licensing Agreements: Ensuring legal compliance in trademark co-usage between affiliated companies, particularly in marketing and product branding.

  Consignment Agreements: Developing templates to support the Sales Department in consignment arrangements, balancing risk and commercial practicality.

  Hire of Work Agreements: Creating and customizing templates for manufacturing and production-related projects, including agreements with OEMs for mold production and other custom deliverables.

  Key Opinion Leader (KOL) /Collaboration Agreements: rafting and customizing agreements to formalize partnerships with third parties, clearly defining mutual obligations, deliveries, and terms to ensure proper use of intellectual property, brand representation, and compliance with advertising regulations.

  Consent Form / ROPA: Preparing documentation to support lawful use of personal data in marketing campaigns, such as consent for sharing customer photos, product reviews, and associated content on social media and digital platforms.

  Other legal documents: Drafting and reviewing legal instruments such as Powers of Attorney, termination letters.

  Intellectual Property Management and Advisory: Providing strategic legal advice on intellectual property (IP) matters to protect the company’s intangible assets, support product development, and ensure compliance with local and international IP regulations.

  Trademark: Conducting preliminary assessments of new trademarks to evaluate the likelihood of objections or successful registration.  Monitoring trademark application statuses with local and foreign authorities, analyzing registrar’s orders (if any), and advising relevant business units on appropriate legal responses.

  Patent: Reviewing registrar’s orders and providing legal opinions on potential implications. Offering strategic options to internal stakeholders regarding product design and innovation protection.

  Copyrights: Advising on copyright registration procedures with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). Providing guidance on the scope of copyright protection—such as recommending the use of copyright instead of trademark registration for creative works like a series of mascots, to ensure stronger and more appropriate protection of artistic assets.

  External Coordination: Acting as a key point of contact for external legal counsel on IP matters, facilitating smooth communication, aligning legal strategies, and ensuring efficient handling of local and international IP filings and disputes.

  Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA):

  • – Advising business units on the lawful collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in line with PDPA requirements.
  • – Monitoring and guiding departments in maintaining accurate and complete ROPA.
  • – Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure internal processes and marketing initiatives are PDPA-compliant.
  • – Regulatory Affairs and Government Liaison: Handling regulatory compliance and representing the company in interactions with various government authorities. Key responsibilities include:

  Department of Business Development: Preparing and submitting filings for changes to company registration details, including opening or closing branches.

  District Office: Preparing and coordinating documentation for obtaining food production licenses.

  Police Station: Acting as the company’s appointed proxy in filing defamation case.

  Food and Drug Administration: Acting as the company’s appointed proxy to give statements in connection with non-compliant advertising of herbal products.

  Office of The Consumer Protection Board: Analyzing promotional campaigns and preparing statements in response to consumer complaints regarding lack of transparency in activity rules and alleged unlawful random prize selection under Thai consumer protection laws.