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Pearl Property Welcomes a New Legal Partner: Lawyers for Expats Thailand with Brian Ramsden

Pearl Property is proud to announce a new partnership with Lawyers for Expats Thailand and Brian Ramsden — expert legal support for foreigners buying property in Thailand.

Peer Johannsen
Peer JohannsenManaging Director, Pearl Property Pattaya
July 18, 2026Updated July 27, 20262 min read
Pearl Property Welcomes a New Legal Partner: Lawyers for Expats Thailand with Brian Ramsden

At Pearl Property Thailand, one thing always comes first: that our clients buy their property with confidence and complete peace of mind. As a Thai-German consultancy, we have always believed that great advice is about more than finding the right home — it is about protecting the people who buy it. That is exactly why we are delighted to announce an important new partnership — with Lawyers for Expats Thailand and Brian Ramsden.

Buying property in Thailand as a foreigner is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make — but it also comes with legal questions that deserve clear, expert answers. Brian Ramsden knows the legal framework governing how foreigners can acquire property and secure usage rights in Thailand inside out. He understands precisely which routes are legally clean, safe and built to last — and on the Thai property market, that knowledge is worth its weight in gold.

He is especially at home in two areas that matter most to our international clients:

  • Sat In Sit (Usufruct): a registered, often lifelong right to use a property, independent of who owns the underlying land. It is one of the most popular ways to give foreign buyers genuine long-term security.
  • Leasehold with Special Rights: a long-term lease strengthened by additional, contractually and legally protected rights — designed to make a foreign buyer's position far more robust than a standard lease.

What This Means for Our Clients

Together with his Thai legal team, Brian Ramsden can advise our clients in the best possible way — clearly, transparently and with full legal certainty. Every step is properly checked and every structure is set up on solid legal ground, so an emotional purchase becomes a well-protected investment. For our international and German-speaking clients in particular, having reliable legal guidance in plain language removes the uncertainty that so often surrounds a purchase abroad. Whether you are buying a condominium, a villa or land, you will have a trusted legal expert making sure your interests are safeguarded — from the very first viewing all the way to the final registration at the Land Office.

Proud of This Partnership

We are proud to now have someone at our side who brings exactly this expertise — Brian Ramsden and his Thai legal team. It reflects our commitment to giving every client not just a beautiful home, but a secure one. You can learn more about Brian and his firm here: Lawyers for Expats Thailand.

We very much look forward to a strong and long-lasting collaboration — for the benefit of our clients. If you have questions about owning property in Thailand as a foreigner, get in touch with Pearl Property, and we will gladly connect you directly with Brian and his team.

Note: This article is for general information only and does not replace individual legal advice. For your specific case, we are happy to introduce you directly to Brian Ramsden and his team.

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About the author

Peer Johannsen

Peer Johannsen is the Managing Director of Pearl Property Pattaya, an agency working in the Pattaya market since 2015. He advises in German and English, and buyers who want the legal side of a Thai purchase explained in their own language can ask him to walk through it: what foreign quota means for a condominium, where a leasehold structure is used instead of freehold, and what happens between reservation and transfer of ownership. The agency as a whole advises in English, German, Thai, French and Chinese, and covers condos, houses, villas, land and new developments across Jomtien, Pratumnak, Wongamat, Naklua, East Pattaya, Huai Yai, Na Jomtien and Bang Saray — whether you are looking at an off-plan unit in a new project or a resale condo. If you would rather have that first conversation in German, ask for Peer when you contact the office.

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Award & Recognition

International Property Awards Asia Pacific 2026–2027 — three wins, including Best Real Estate Agent Thailand for Sven Rathmann.

Best Single Office Real Estate Agency Thailand 2026-2027 – International Property Awards Asia PacificBest Real Estate Agent Thailand 2026-2027 – Sven Rathmann – International Property Awards Asia PacificFive-Star Award for Best Real Estate Marketing Thailand 2026-2027 – International Property Awards Asia Pacific

Published by Pearl Property Pattaya — Thai-German real estate agency in Pattaya since 2015. Advice spoken and written in English, German, Thai, French and Chinese. Contact: info@pearlpropertypattaya.com