Andreas Richter, Senior Partner at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, has been honored with the prestigious Interlawyer of the Year Award for 2023 by INTERLAW in acknowledgment of his unwavering dedication, commitment, and camaraderie within the legal community. This distinguished award was presented to Andreas during INTERLAW's annual conference, held in Costa Rica in October 2023.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet serves as the exclusive Thailand representative of INTERLAW, a renowned global network of independent law firms comprising over 7,500 lawyers situated in more than 150 cities worldwide. Recognized for legal excellence for over four decades, INTERLAW consistently holds a Band 1 ranking in leading legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Andreas's illustrious career spanning three decades in the areas of foreign direct investment and corporate law set him apart as a worthy recipient of this accolade. Beyond his unwavering commitment to his clients, Andreas has demonstrated a remarkable dedication to nurturing enduring relationships within the global legal community. His proficiency in collaboration and knowledge-sharing has solidified his role as a mentor and friend, particularly within the INTERLAW Network.

Notably, Andreas played a pivotal role in successfully organizing INTERLAW's Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Bangkok earlier in the year, attended by over 60 legal professionals from the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, Andreas exhibited exceptional collaborative and synergy-building skills within the INTERLAW community, collaborating with fellow INTERLAW member firms on various cross-border initiatives, including the establishment of the firm's Japan Desk in partnership with the esteemed Tokyo law firm Momo-O, Matsuo & Mamba.

We, at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, extend our heartfelt congratulations to Andreas Richter for this well-deserved recognition.