Drawing on the expertise of its global network to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes, Baker McKenzie LLP is capable of advising on a broad spectrum of disputes, ranging from administrative law and corporate compliance to bankruptcy and construction disputes. Wynn Pakdeejit spearheads the practice, possessing a wealth of experience in undertaking lead counsel roles in a variety of complex litigation, such as commercial and anti-corruption disputes. Paralee Techajongjintana specialises in environmental and regulatory issues, while Chaiporn Supvoranid bolsters the practice with his expertise in consumer claims, insurance claims, fraud investigation and employment disputes. Piya Krootdaecha's strengths lie in criminal litigation and Pisut Attakamol is particularly experienced in handling disputes arising from the commercial and corporate sphere.

Routinely advising a range of clients from corporate debtors to financial institutions, Kudun & Partners‘s dispute resolution team holds extensive experience across business reorganisation, debt restructuring and insolvency, bankruptcy proceedings, and protection of creditor and debtor rights. The practice is led by Somboon Sangrungjang, whose expertise includes negotiation, commercial and business litigation, as well as employment disputes. Niruch Winiyakul leverages his experience in administrative law, white-collar crime and insolvency issues, among others, to act for a range of local and international clients. Kongwat Akaramanee‘s capabilities include compensation claims, EPC contract disputes and tax disputes. Since publication, former joint practice head Pariyapol Kamolsilp departed in May 2024.

Utilising its office network across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, Tilleke & Gibbins’s broad disputes offering encompasses civil and commercial litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution. The firm is routinely entrusted by clients with a host of issues from public law and aviation disputes to construction and energy disputes. Joint practice head John Frangos’s strengths lie in contentious aircraft repossessions, fraud and employment matters, to name a few, while fellow practice head Chusert Supasitthumrong is active across all levels of Thai courts, as well as pre-eminent experience in out-of-court disputes. Thawat Damsa-ard focuses on disputes arising from the commercial arena. Noppramart Thammateeradaycho is also recommended.

With notable expertise in the transport, energy and real estate sectors, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is experienced in handling Thai court proceedings, court judgments and arbitral awards. Key clients on its roster include leading energy corporations and government agencies. The practice, which is praised for its ‘wealth of experience and strong track record’, is jointly helmed by Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua and Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha. Burkill is vastly experienced in oil and gas, power and large-scale projects, while Tan focuses on disputes arising from the power and energy, international trade, transport and insurance sectors. Boonnua is routinely entrusted by clients to assist with multi-jurisdictional cases and Sumpiputtanadacha specialises in international business law, litigation and arbitration.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners’s multifaceted disputes practice includes a variety of civil and criminal cases in relation to anti-corruption, fraud and real estate, among others. In addition, the team routinely handles media and public relations issues. Practice head Phisit Dejchaiyasak possesses vast experience in domestic and cross-border disputes, while Sakchai Limsiripothong is well-versed in managing commercial, criminal, bankruptcy and administrative matters before the courts. Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana represents major corporations in a multitude of litigation and arbitration cases.

Active across a number of specialised courts including the bankruptcy and labour courts, Chandler MHM Limited’s practice incorporates a variety of expertise, ranging from IP and IT disputes to commercial and insurance cases. The team counts both local and multinational companies in its key roster of clients. Waree Shinsirikul spearheads the practice, specialising in a multitude of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Key contact Nathee Silacharoen’s capabilities encompass arbitration, regulatory matters and labour and employment, among others.

Maintaining a disputes practice that covers sectors such as energy, insurance and technology, DLA Piper’s extensive expertise includes commercial, construction and criminal disputes. Key areas of work range from advising clients on contractual disputes to acting for insurers and reinsurers in insurance claims and disputes. Experienced practice head Don Rojanapenkul is actively involved in various court proceedings, arbitration and mediations. Promoted to partner in May 2022, Robert Tang is routinely entrusted by clients to manage insurance cases, while Komson Suntheeraporn assists clients with contentious employment and advisory employment issues. Akyn Suttawatanadech is well-versed in real estate and construction-related disputes and Santipap Dumprapai focuses on a range of issues, from contentious restructuring to investigation and CCI practices.

With core expertise in the telecoms, technology, banking, energy and construction sectors, Herbert Smith Freehills (Thailand) Limited has extensive experience of local disputes that involve parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions. Co-practice head Chinnawat Thongpakdee fields a strong litigation and arbitration practice that includes corporate governance, white-collar crime and bankruptcy cases. Fellow co-lead Warathorn Wongsawangsiri is particularly active in a diverse array of sectors, from consumer products and hospitality to TMT. Associate Sornnarin Kongkasem‘s realm of expertise encompasses labour law, class action and product liability, while Rachata Champathong is active in the Thai courts for a variety of commercial disputes and criminal litigation. Since publication, the team welcomed Pariyapol Kamolsilp who joined from Kudun & Partners in May 2o24.

Utilising its large regional network, R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited possesses key strengths in handling administrative proceedings, commercial and criminal litigation as well as customs and tax disputes. Surasak Vajasit steers the practice with expertise in customs litigation, and a strong practice across public and private sectors. Pakpoom Suntornvipat advises clients on matters stemming from customs disputes, as well as general commercial and criminal litigation, while Krida Phoonwathu fields a diverse practice that includes business rehabilitation cases, shareholder disputes alongside a broader range of commercial litigation and arbitration issues. Vanina Sucharitkul joined the team in March 2023.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited maintains a diverse practice, managing issues including criminal trials, aviation disputes and commercial litigation cases. The practice is jointly led by Kong Suriyamontol, Techatat Udomsiri and Sumit Masrungson. Suriyamontol possesses a wealth of experience in the domain of commercial law, with a client roster that includes commercial banks, hotel management companies and construction and engineering contractors, among others. Udomsiri’s varied expertise includes commercial disputes, criminal charges and administrative proceedings, while Masrungson is well-versed in addressing commercial and administrative disputes for public and private sector clients. Counsel Somchai Yungkarn and senior consultant Suraphon Rittipongchusit are other names to note in the practice.

Formichella & Sritawat has demonstrable experience in the bankruptcy courts, alongside the administrative, family and tax tribunals. Key undertakings for the team include shareholder disputes, IP infringements and banking litigation, among others. Leading the practice is M.L. Numlapyos Sritawat, who has experience representing clients up to the Supreme Court of Thailand. Associate Patchamon Purikasem, who handles cases concerning corporate, energy, employment, immigration and IP, is another key contact in the group.

IAS Advisory’s services incorporate a variety of litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration cases. The ‘energetic and very well-rounded’ team is regularly entrusted by clients to handle white-collar crime matters, business-related issues and family disputes. Leading the practice is Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, who routinely represents clients in both the civil and criminal courts, recently being involved in managing bankruptcy, labour and taxation disputes, among others.

Praised as an ‘an excellent team for administrative disputes’, LS Horizon Limited handles litigation arising out of the banking and finance, real estate, technology and consumer goods sectors. Lersak Kancvalskul, who focuses on banking and commercial litigation, as well as insolvency and bankruptcy mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Wanchai Yiamsamatha, who ‘is a well-rounded and reliable expert in administrative and constitutional cases’.

Natipatana Law Office counts multinational companies in its client roster, such as Facebook and Toyota Leasing. Practice head Nattaphol Chinawong acts as lead counsel in high-value international commercial claims, administrative and political cases, human rights, as well as international disputes. Nuttawut Chinawong specialises in commercial, corporate, administrative and labour disputes, while Craig Arndt has particular expertise in international commercial transactions and arbitration.

Chavalit Uttasart steers the practice at SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd, which is active across a broad spectrum of cases, from administrative law disputes and employment litigation to IP and insurance disputes. Vira Kammee is regularly engaged by clients to advise on advocacy matters for domestic and foreign clients arising from breaches of fiduciary duty and corporate governance by the director, violations of foreign business laws and construction disputes. Punjaporn Kosolkitiwong is another key contact in the group.