John our CEO & Foreign Affairs Client Manager is a practicing and regulated British Lawyer and a Duty Solicitor for both Magistrates Court and Police stations in England and Wales .

John is also a member of the International Bar Association.

His Rights of Audience in The United Kingdom extends from the Lower to the Senior Courts in England and Wales where he regularly appears as defending Advocate in hearings and trials.

Due to his wealth of Investigatory and Legal experience over the last 36 plus years, John also undertakes private client matters in the UK  focusing on complex Fraud cases.

He completed his bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) in England where he received a First with Honors and went on to gain a Fellowship with distinction in both Family and Criminal practice.

Formerly he served within the Armed Forces and the Police Service in uniformed and specialist roles in various jurisdictions Worldwide.

He is no stranger to Thailand having arrived in 2000 and having spent up to six months here per year until his permanent relocation here with his Thai wife and children.

He has been advising on law since 1989 and has  represented clients domestically and internationally since 2007. He plays a vital role within the firm and as the foreign affairs client manager he conveys the advice provided by our Thai Lawyers to clients in respect of their case so that parties to proceedings understand the position clearly.

He has wealth of worldwide  knowledge, experience and hands on expertise which drives the firm in new directions and standards of professionalism, diversity, opportunity and breadth of legal services. Clients find our Client Affairs Manager approachable, knowledgeable, understanding and passionate about their case or problem allowing the team to explore the best way to assist and represent our clients.

John regulary writes indepth legal articles and delivers video tutorials about key legal topics, legislation and case work in Thailand and Internationally.

John also presents and lectures about Thai Law subjects to the Expat and foreign national community about areas of law that may directly effect them. Thus providing our community with valuable insights.

The Foreign Affairs Client Manager roles is not that of a Thai Lawyer which is a reserved occupation within Thailand, the role is administrative in order to provide and facilitate communication between foreign nationals and our Thai inhouse legal team. All advice is provided by inhouse, licensed and regulated Thai Lawyers, Attorneys Accountants and Barristers.

Contact our team to arrange a conference to discuss your needs.

John Spooner

L.L.B Hons

FCILEx Adv

PSAr

Fellow, Duty Solicitor England & Wales, Lawyer, Member of the International Bar Association