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Resume_Raweeporn (updated 2016)
1. Name: RAWEEPORN CHEETANGDEE
Date of Birth: June 17, 1980
Address: 167/231 Mungmee City Village, Soi 7, Bangkhae, Bangkok 10160
Mobile: 08-5110-0045
E-mail: raweeporn.che@gmail.com
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LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
November 2015-Present East West Seed ROH Limited
(Legal Manager)
- Render legal consultancy service to top management of the company and subsidiaries
(totaling 5 companies) as occasionally required as well as conduct related activities
and provide progress reports to top management.
- Draft and review agreements, contracts and other legal documents related to the
business of the company so as to ensure that they are in accordance with the
company’s business goals, pertinent rules, regulations and laws as well as protect the
interest of the company and minimize its risk by providing feedbacks, comments and
options or alternatives to internal users.
- Act as a company secretary by drafting and preparing minutes of Board of Directors
Meetings and Shareholders’ Meetings and all required documents as required by
internal users.
- Assure the compliance with local government requirements on business permits,
corporate governance, agricultural regulations, Board of Investment regulations,
Consumer Protection laws, etc.
November 2007-June 2014 Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(Legal Manager)
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, both Thai and English, for company and other
subsidiaries.
- Provided consultancy service on legal matters to other divisions.
- Provided pro-active legal opinions on the company’s operations to management and
staffs in order to reduce the exposure of legal and compliance risks.
- Acted as a company secretary by arranging Board of Directors Meeting and
Shareholders Meeting including preparing the relevant documents and drafting
Minutes of the said meetings.
- Collected and monitored information on enactment and revisions of rules and
regulations related to automobile’s business including informing relevant divisions
of such information.
November 2006-October 2007 Dherakupt International Law Office Ltd.
(Associate)
- Prepared legal opinions on matters regarding commercial affairs, labor laws,
working regulations and business operation in Thailand.
- Reviewed contracts and drafted contract amendments.
- Corporate restructuring and liquidation.
- Translation of working regulations, BOI policies, contracts, forms, corporate
minutes, AGM and securities.
- Due Diligence: Checked the status of companies for potential purchase by clients
(prior to bidding). Checked the status of TPI (IRPC).
June 2002 - April 2005 McEvily & Collins Co., Ltd.
June 2006 – October 2006 (Attorney at Law)
- Attorney in the Corporate Department.
- Applied for company registrations, assisted in corporate restructuring, tax
registration, register associations, and provided advice on commercial matters.
2. - Assisted foreign clients with land and condominium purchases.
- Communicated with government officials at the Ministry of Commerce, Immigration
Department, Department of Land, and other agencies on official matters.
- Assisted foreign attorneys with issues concerning Thai Law. Communicated with
outside attorneys and foreign clients in English
March 2001- May 2001 Somphob and Associate Law Office Ltd.
(Junior Attorney)
- Assisted in the Immigration Department.
- Applied for new work permits, work permit extensions, visas, and visa extensions
for foreign clients.
- Reviewed client files for compliance with Thai laws in order to obtain visas and
work permits.
- Assisted clients in dealing with government officials and official documentation.
- Assisted firm attorneys on research of legal matters and provided legal opinions
concerning immigration.
June 2006 - Present Chulalongkorn University
- Acted as Research Assistant on a Property Law research project by searching for
Information.
November 2005 Mab-Ta-Phud Industries
- Participated in a training course to prepare the International Drafting Contract
Agreement for the construction project between Rayong Power Plant (Employer) and
EPC Corporation (Constructor).
EDUCATION:
2014 - 2015 University of Leeds, School of Law
Degree: LL.M. International Trade Law
GPA: 71.2/100 (Distinction)
Dissertation topic: A Study of Recoverable Damages under the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
2007 - 2009 Ramkhamhang University, Faculty of Law
Degree: Master of Law (LL.M.)
GPA: 3.82/ 4.00
Independent Research topic: “The Acquisition of Property in Thailand by Foreigners.”
2005 - 2006 Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Law
Degree: Business Law (LL.M.) International Program
GPA: 3.63/ 4.00
Independent Research topic: “The Acquisition of Property in Thailand by Foreigners.”
1997- 2000 Thammasat University, Faculty of Law (within three and a half years)
Degree: Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
GPA: 3.65/ 4.00
ASSOCIATIONS:
2003 The Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Completion of the Notary Public Training Course and obtained a certificate of Notarial
Services Attorney qualified to certify signatures and documents
2003 The Language Institute, Thammasat University
- Completion of English Language program and obtained a certificate of English for
Legal Purposes
2002 The Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Obtained Lawyer License
3. 2002 The Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association
- Barrister-at-Law
2001 American University Alumni Association of Thailand (A.U.A. Language Center)
- Completion of English Language program and obtained a certificate of English
Language Proficiency
ACTIVITIES:
2005 - Moot Court in the Environmental Issue: the Dispute of the Use of International River
among countries
2005 - Negotiation Work shop
2005 - Conciliation Work Shop related to the “Trade Mark” Issue
2000 - Organizer of Group Events to Raise Funds of Thammasat University Faculty of Law
1999 - Intramural Basketball Team of Thammasat University Faculty of Law
1998 - Asian Games Bangkok 1998 Volunteer Staff
1997 - Thammasat University’s Cheer Club
PERSONAL SKILLS:
- Enthusiastic, energetic worker, excellent in a team setting
- Advanced computer skills: proficient in using MS Office and the Internet
- Able to type in both Thai and English very well
- Great command of English (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
- High self-motivation and adaptation to learning new things
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills
- Capable supervisor with strong leadership skills
REFERENCE:
- Prof. Dr. Surasak Maneesorn
Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Bangkok
Tel: 02-613-2145
- Asst. Prof. Eathipol Srisawaluck
Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
Tel: 08-1612-6922
- Prof. Alastair Mullis, Head of School
School of Law, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Tel: 0113 343 1881
Email: a.mullis@leeds.ac.uk