Spearheaded by Suriyong Tungsuwan, who contributes his expertise in employment-related M&A and spin-offs to the team, Baker McKenzie LLP's comprehensive offering encompasses restructurings, employment compliance work, anti-discrimination laws and industrial disputes. ‘Standout’ Chaiporn Supvoranid focuses on employment disputes, fraud investigations, consumer claims and insurance claims, while Pisut Attakamol is active on the disputes side of the employment arena. Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is regularly engaged by clients to handle employment and immigration matters, from modern workforce issues to the gender pay gap. Theeranit Pongpanarat is active across a diverse multitude of sectors, ranging from energy and electronics to retail and banking.

On the contentious side of Tilleke & Gibbins's labour and employment practice, the team advises clients on sexual harassment claims, strike management and employment committee cases. Chusert Supasitthumrong helms the contentious team, being one of a few Labour Relations Advisors to the Thai Ministry of Labour, while Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut spearheads the non-contentious practice, which counts a number of leading multinational companies in its client roster. Key undertakings include advising on employee terminations, executive compensation and safety issues. Associate Nuanchun Somboonvinij assists with a range of contentious issues.

A team that is capable of advising across the technology, transport and hospitality sectors, DLA Piper handles a diverse range of matters for its clients, from dismissal and discrimination claims to regulatory investigations and data privacy projects. Other key areas of expertise include layoffs and redundancies, harassment, bullying and discrimination. Steering the practice is Komson Suntheeraporn, who manages a range of contentious and non-contentious mandates, including data privacy. Senior associate Parada Saibua is experienced in handling an array of employment disputes, while associate Natnicha Nakhwan is well-versed in employment disputes, commercial disputes and arbitrations.

Led by Niruch Winiyakul and Thanyaluck Thongrompo, Kudun & Partners's broad offering encompasses both contentious and non-contentious matters. On the contentious side, the firm handles industrial disputes, in addition to advising on health and safety law issues, whistleblowing and fraud investigations. On the non-contentious side, the team’s expertise includes workforce restructurings, due diligence and anti-discrimination laws. Winiyakul’s expertise encompasses contentious mattes, while Thongrompo counts a variety of local and international clients in her roster. Other key contacts in the group include Somboon Sangrungjang and Troy Schooneman.

Helmed by Saroj Jongsaritwang and Piroon Saengpakdee, R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited’s practice assists an extensive client roster that includes multinational companies and Thai conglomerates on an array of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team demonstrates expertise in disputes involving labour unions, managing termination for misconduct, conducting reviews of HR policies and employment contracts, as well as alleged fraud and anti-corruption investigations. Ittichai Prasongprasit holds vast experience in employment litigation, including disputes involving labour unions, while Supawat Srirungruang’s advises on a range of labour issues.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited advises clients on collective bargaining, termination of employment, industrial conflicts and strategic labour matters. Rawat Chomsri, Sumit Masrungson and Somchai Yungkarn jointly lead the practice. Chomsri regularly assists multinational and large domestic clients on contentious and non-contentious labour and employment mandates, while Masrungson has notable expertise in alternative dispute resolution, counting large private and public sector clients in his roster. Litigation specialist Yungkarn is entrusted by clients with sensitive labour and employment cases.

Steering Chandler MHM Limited’s labour and employment team, which has the capability to represent local and international multinational companies, is Waree Shinsirikul, Nathee Silacharoen and Chisako Takaya. Shinsirikul’s strengths lie in the litigation and alternative dispute resolution side of the labour and employment arena, while Takaya is entrusted by clients to handle employment-related M&A, as well as advise on labour law issues. Jutharat Anuktanakul is another key contact in the group.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd's capabilities range from advising on employment law matters and representing clients in disputes to managing whistleblowing processes and negotiating settlements. Practice head Chanakarn Boonyasith has notable expertise in personal data protection mandates, as well as fielding a broader practice across contentious and non-contentious labour and employment matters. Associate Pitchabsorn Whangruammit, who routinely handles the review of employment contracts, is another key contact in the group.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited's considerable experience extends from employment contracts and labour compliance mandates to employment disputes in the Labour Court. Ratthakarn Boonnua leads the practice, advising across the full suite of contentious and non-contentious matters, and counting maritime, insurance and energy sector clients in his roster. Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn's expertise spans corporate and commercial-related employment matters, as well as immigration and work permit-related issues.

Active across a range of sectors, including electronics, food manufacturing and business consulting, KPMG Law Thailand's range of experience extends from employment contracts and internal policies to employee termination and disputes. The team is led by Kannika Boontaim, who is capable of advising clients on employment matters related to asset purchases for business operations. Boonyaporn Donnapee and Threenuch Bunruangthaworn, who act for Thai and multinational clients on labour compliance matters, are also recommended.