Four partners at Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler, Interlaw’s partner firm in Thailand, have been recognized across two practice areas in the 35th edition of the IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms.

In the Corporate/M&A category, the firm was ranked as a Recommended Firm, with the following partners individually recognized:

Senior partner and head of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice Andreas Richter was ranked for the second consecutive year as a “Highly Regarded Individual”, a distinction reserved for lawyers with a proven track record advising on complex, high-value transactions and widely acknowledged by clients and peers.

Stefan Riedl was recognized as a “Notable Practitioner”, highlighting his experience in contract drafting, transaction structuring, and dispute resolution arising from corporate deals.

Ekkarat Ritthiplang, who was promoted to the partnership in 2024, was named a “Rising Star Partner”, reflecting his growing market profile and deep experience in Thailand Board of Investment matters and coordination with other government agencies. 

In the Projects & Energy category, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet was once again ranked as a Notable Firm. 

Senior partner Ira Blumenthal was also recognized for the second consecutive year as a “Notable Practitioner”, underscoring the firm’s continued strength in complex energy and infrastructure matters. 

The IFLR1000 is an international legal directory that ranks financial and corporate law firms and lawyers based on their transactional work, such as the complexity, innovation, and market impact of their deals.