Pikul Legal pension services overview

Our Services

Three Services, Each Tailored to Where You Stand

From a first appointment to a formal recalculation request to disability pension representation — Pikul Legal offers a clear path for each stage of a pension matter.

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How We Work

Our Methodology

Every engagement at Pikul Legal follows the same sequence: understand first, then advise, then act — and never the other way around. We do not begin preparing documentation before we have a thorough grasp of the client's situation, and we do not recommend a course of action before discussing what alternatives exist and what each involves.

The initial consultation is where the process begins for most clients. It is designed to be a calm, unhurried appointment in which we listen, ask questions, and review whatever documents the client has available. At the end, the client receives a written summary — a record of the discussion and a measured view of available options. No further commitment is required at that stage.

Where a client decides to proceed to a recalculation request or a disability pension submission, we manage the full preparation process — from document review through to submission — and keep the client informed at each stage.

1

Listen and Review

The appointment begins with questions and careful attention to the documents and circumstances the client presents.

2

Summarise and Advise

A written summary follows every first appointment, setting out the situation and the options available for the client's consideration.

3

Prepare and Submit

Where the client wishes to proceed, we manage the full preparation of requests or submissions, keeping the client informed throughout.

4

Follow Through

We remain available for questions during the review period and communicate any developments from the administering authority.

Service One

Initial Pension Consultation

A first appointment in which we take time to understand your pension situation and the concerns that have brought you to seek counsel. We listen, ask clarifying questions, and review any documents you have brought. The appointment closes with a written summary of the matters discussed and a measured view of the paths available.

No further commitment is required at the close of this appointment. The summary belongs to you to consider in your own time, and there is no pressure to proceed with any of the options outlined.

  • Conducted personally by principal counsel
  • Document review during the appointment
  • Written summary included as standard
  • No obligation to continue
  • Full appointment in English
Initial pension consultation at Pikul Legal
Pension recalculation request preparation
Service Two

Pension Recalculation Request Preparation

Preparation of a formal request for recalculation of pension benefits, including detailed review of contribution records, identification of periods that may not have been properly credited, and drafting of the request submission. We also prepare the supporting documentation pack and advise on what to expect during the review period.

This service is appropriate for clients who, following an initial consultation, have decided they wish to pursue a formal recalculation of their pension determination with the administering authority.

  • Contribution record review and gap identification
  • Formal submission drafted in full
  • Supporting documentation pack assembled
  • Guidance on the review period and what to expect
  • Typically completes within two to four weeks
Service Three

Disability & Early-Retirement Pension Counsel

Counsel for clients seeking pension entitlements on grounds of disability or early retirement under qualifying medical conditions. The work includes review of medical documentation, advice on the applicable thresholds and required supporting reports, drafting of submissions, and representation through any required medical review boards.

These matters often touch on personal circumstances of considerable weight. We approach each conversation with appropriate care and patience, and we do not hurry clients through information or decisions that need time.

  • Medical documentation review and assessment
  • Advice on applicable thresholds and requirements
  • Full submission drafting
  • Representation at medical review boards
  • Handled with particular sensitivity and patience
Disability and early retirement pension counsel

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Which Service Is Right for You?

If you are uncertain where to start, an initial consultation is almost always the appropriate first step. It gives you information before any further decision.

Included Initial Consultation
฿2,600
Recalculation Request
฿4,400
Disability Counsel
฿7,600
In-person appointment
Written summary
Contribution record review
Formal submission drafted
Medical documentation review
Review board representation

Best for

Anyone who is uncertain about their pension position and wants to understand their situation before making any decisions.

Best for

Clients who have had a consultation and have decided they wish to submit a formal request for recalculation of their pension benefits.

Best for

Those seeking entitlements on grounds of disability or early retirement under qualifying medical circumstances, who require full representation.

Across All Services

Standards That Apply to Every Engagement

Confidentiality

All client information is held in strict confidence throughout and after the engagement. Records are stored securely and not shared with third parties except where the work requires it.

Pre-Agreed, Fixed Fees

Fees are confirmed before engagement and do not change unless the scope of the matter changes significantly and is discussed with the client first.

English Throughout

All appointments, summaries, and written correspondence are conducted and provided in English. Nothing is lost in translation.

Timely Communication

Enquiries are responded to within one working day. Clients are updated at each meaningful stage. Progress is never left unexplained.

Regulatory Compliance

All work is conducted in compliance with applicable Thai legislation, the Lawyers Council of Thailand requirements, and relevant administrative procedures.

Personal Sensitivity

Pension matters frequently involve circumstances that are personal, difficult, or uncertain. We approach every client and every appointment with that in mind.

Transparent Pricing

Service Fees

All fees are stated in Thai baht and confirmed before any work begins. They are complete fees — not starting points.

Initial Consultation

฿2,600

per appointment

  • Full in-person appointment
  • Document review included
  • Written summary provided
  • No obligation to proceed
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Recalculation Request

฿4,400

per matter

  • Contribution record review
  • Formal submission drafted
  • Documentation pack prepared
  • Review period guidance
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Disability Counsel

฿7,600

per matter

  • Medical documentation review
  • Submission drafting
  • Board representation
  • Sensitive, patient approach
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Not Sure Where to Begin?

An initial consultation is the right starting point for most people

It is designed to give you information — not to commit you to anything. You leave with a written summary and complete freedom to decide whether you wish to take the matter further.

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