Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Thailand
Band 1
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
With a team of nearly 15 members, the extensive expertise of Baker McKenzie Thailand's Labour and Employment team mean that we can provide a full range of advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. Our practice is structured to meet client needs at every stage of an employment relationship. Our customized service offerings and tailored approach means we are equally at home partnering with the world's top global companies across all HR areas as we are delivering a key business change project or day-to-day HR advice.
Our services include workplace legal counseling and policies; restructuring and transactions; workforce restructuring; workplace compliance; dispute resolution; executive compensation and employee benefits; labour relations; data protection and privacy; outsourcing; and retirement benefits.
Working with our dispute resolution team, we have experience in handling claims for breach of contract, collective bargaining agreements, contentious terminations, enforcement of restrictive covenants, data privacy complaint investigations, employee fraud, mediation and negotiation of settlements as well as handling disputes in collective bargaining procedures.
The recognition of our experience and expertise in employment and employment dispute cases is illustrated by the fact that when it comes to landmark cases, we are the go-to firm in this regard.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a leading employment law team in Thailand. The practice is capable of handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious work, regularly advising impressive multinational clients. The lawyers advise on employee terminations, workforce restructuring and data privacy, and also cover employee fraud investigations, union issues and labour disputes. The firm represents leading names in the automotive, technology, pharmaceutical, transportation and consumer goods sectors, among others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is very familiar with our complex business framework and business needs, and provides detailed yet concise advice on complex areas of the law."
"Baker McKenzie has a sizeable team of seasoned partners and experienced associates. This enables the firm to handle complex matters with efficiency and attention to detail."
"Baker McKenzie is very familiar with our complex business framework and business needs, and provides detailed yet concise advice on complex areas of the law."
"Baker McKenzie has a sizeable team of seasoned partners and experienced associates. This enables the firm to handle complex matters with efficiency and attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
Chaiporn Supvoranid is especially active on labour cases, including fraud matters, as well as workforce reduction exercises and workplace investigations. He often represents multinational corporations in Thailand, including in the energy, banking, insurance and automotive sectors.
"Chaiporn Supvoranid is a dedicated partner. He tries really hard to find practical solutions and is a good leader as well."
Suriyong Tungsuwan is a leading employment lawyer in Thailand, heading the firm's practice in this field. He has significant expertise in workforce restructuring and matters relating to expatriate employees. He is also well-placed to advise on investigations involving misconduct allegations.
"Suriyong has received high recognition in the market."
Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu assists multiple leading global corporates with general employment advisory matters, including workforce restructuring and the employment aspects of M&A. He advises clients from various sectors including technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
"Nam-Ake has a deep understanding of Thai employment law, a high level of responsiveness and is also very tuned into the types of issues that multinational corporate employers face."
"Nam-Ake understands the boundaries of the Thai labour practice well. He is very efficient, responsive and very pleasant to work with."
Theeranit Pongpanarat regularly advises clients on immigration concerns and general Thai labour law compliance. He additionally handles matters arising out of allegations of fraud and restructuring exercises.
"Theeranit demonstrates exceptional commercial acumen and consistently integrates business insights into legal strategies. He aligns legal advice with broader business objectives."
"He has knowledge of our business and his client service has been very strong and consistent. Theeranit is always responsive and attentive. He communicates clearly and effectively."
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