SAKURA Law Office (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Managing Attorney: Kenshiro Michishita) is pleased to announce that, as of November 19, 2025, we have entered into a strategic legal partnership with Mr. Nititorn Kaewto, one of Thailand’s leading human rights lawyers.
Through this alliance, SAKURA Law Office will expand its capabilities in supporting human rights, public interest law, consumer protection, and ESG-related legal matters in Thailand. Together with Mr. Kaewto, we aim to build a new framework of public legal cooperation connecting Southeast Asia and Japan.
Background and Objectives of the Alliance
This strategic partnership is intended to strengthen collaboration between Japan and Thailand in the fields of public interest law, particularly in human rights, consumer protection, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. Leveraging Mr. Kaewto’s extensive experience and strong on-the-ground presence, the alliance will undertake practical legal initiatives including:
- Joint support for international human rights and public interest litigation
- Enhanced legal support in ESG and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fields
- Co-organized international legal training for young attorneys
- Policy advocacy and legal advisory on consumer protection and freedom of expression
- Legal collaboration with NGOs and civil society organizations
Key Areas of Collaboration
- Public Interest Litigation & Human Rights Remedies
Building on Mr. Kaewto’s experience handling cases involving torture, enforced disappearance, and unlawful detention in Thailand, the two parties will collaborate on international human rights law projects. - Consumer Protection & Regulatory Reform
As legal advisor to the Chairperson of the Consumer Protection Committee, Mr. Kaewto plays a central role in regulatory reform. The alliance also envisions future collaboration with Japanese consumer groups and NPOs. - NGO, Media, and Civil Society Legal Support
Drawing on Mr. Kaewto’s ongoing work with public-interest media “E-Jan” and the Phetkasem Foundation, the partnership will foster legal infrastructure supporting press freedom and civil society growth.
About Attorney Nititorn Kaewto
Mr. Nititorn Kaewto (นายนิติธร แก้วโต) is a widely recognized public interest lawyer in Thailand, holding the following key roles:
- Committee Member, Anti-Torture and Enforced Disappearance Commission, Thai Bar Association
- Committee Member, Legal Advisor, The Veterinary Practitioner Association of Thailand
- Committee Member, The Committee on Police Affairs, House of Representatives (foreign worker protection)
- Member, Subcommittee on Human Rights Cases, Thai Bar Association
- Legal Advisor, E-Jan Foundation
- Legal Advisor, Phetkasem Foundation
- Legal Advisor to the Chairperson, Parliamentary Committee on Consumer Protection
Mr. Kaewto is particularly popular among the younger generation through his legal outreach via social media. His work focuses on “making the law accessible for everyone” and “using the law to drive social change.” He also provides legal support for public figures and artists, embodying a modern vision of law that bridges legal practice and social impact.
Future Outlook and the Role of SAKURA Law Office
Through this alliance, SAKURA Law Office aims to establish a public interest legal network that integrates global perspectives with grassroots sensibilities. We are committed to contributing to the development of international human rights and public legal systems across Asia.
Beyond corporate law, SAKURA Law Office values the contribution to sustainable societies through ESG and public legal fields. By collaborating with diverse actors, we strive to deliver legal solutions that balance practice with principle and bring value back to society.
For Inquiries
SAKURA Law Office
Ark Hills South Tower 4F, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Managing Attorney: Kenshiro Michishita
Website: https://sakura-lawyers.jp
Attorney Nititorn Kaewto
Bangkok, Thailand
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawyer.nititorn/