Kullarat Phongsathaporn

Special Counsel

Baker McKenzie

Kullarat Phongsathaporn is a globally recognized expert in fintech, blockchain, digital assets, financial regulations, and AML/CFT, with over 16 years of experience. She joined Baker McKenzie Bangkok in 2008, became a partner in 2018, and relocated to Baker McKenzie Sydney in 2024 as Special Counsel, advising on Thai law. A pioneer in fintech, Kullarat co-founded Baker McKenzie’s fintech-focused team in 2015, earning recognition from the Financial Times as one of Asia Pacific’s Top 10 Legal Innovators.

Her expertise spans digital payments, virtual banking, digital assets, DeFi, tokenization, and sustainability-focused fintech projects like renewable energy tokenization. She has led groundbreaking initiatives, including Thailand’s PromptPay-PayNow linkage and blockchain-based trading platforms. A frequent speaker and author, Kullarat actively collaborates with regulators and industry groups to shape the fintech landscape in Thailand and beyond. She was listed among Influential Women in Crypto by E-Finance Thai and featured in Cointelegraph’s documentary on crypto in Thailand.

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