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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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The firm is a disputes powerhouse, both in Thailand and globally. Our lawyers are highly experienced in resolving large and complex domestic and international disputes in every major jurisdiction and across all dispute resolution platforms. Our Bangkok disputes practice, led by Managing Partner, Warathorn Wongsawangsiri, is one of the strongest in Thailand. This prestige is backed by top tier rankings across reputable legal directories.

Bringing together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy professionals, regulatory practitioners, and investigators, whatever the challenge or opportunity, we partner with our clients every step in the process. We are one of the few firms with extensive experience in dealing with Thailand-related disputes involving parallel proceedings in Thailand and other jurisdictions.

Our class action practice has extensive experience in successfully resolving or defending class action litigation across multiple jurisdictions. We have acted in a significant number of the largest and most complex class actions in the past years. We have long been known for our pre-eminent litigation practice but are also one of the few firms able to offer a truly integrated global arbitration offering. We advise clients on arbitrations under a broad spectrum of civil and common laws as well as public international law. We are experienced in arbitrating under the rules of all major arbitration institutions in the region.

Industries (13)

  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Consumer
  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Manufacturing and Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Hospitality
  • Technology, Media, Telecommunications
  • Private Capital

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Thailand

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's well-established disputes team in Bangkok regularly handles high-profile litigation and international arbitration cases. The attorneys are active on a varied caseload for domestic and international clients, with expertise in administrative, corporate and construction disputes. The team is also engaged on cases in a range of sectors, including telecommunications, transportation, real estate and energy. The law firm works in tandem with its international network where the team regularly handles Singapore and Thailand arbitration proceedings.

Strengths

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  • The Bangkok team is able to pull resources from other offices in the region, giving them great depth and breadth.

    Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are extremely thorough and thoughtful in their strategic advice. It was a pleasure listening to them carve out a strategy for a complex litigation matter.

    Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleChinnawat Thongpakdee
    Senior StatespeopleChinnawat Thongpakdee

    Chinnawat Thongpakdee

    Chinnawat Thongpakdee is highly experienced in arbitration and litigation cases, with expertise in a wide array of energy and finance mandates.

    • Chinnawat is a calm, graceful and composed gentleman who sets you at ease. He is highly intelligent and sophisticated, with a strategic, quick mind and excellent English language skills.

      Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Warathorn Wongsawangsiri
    Band 1Warathorn Wongsawangsiri

    Warathorn Wongsawangsiri

    Warathorn Wongsawangsiri is a leading practitioner in the space. He is particularly involved in administrative and construction disputes, handling both litigation and arbitration.

    • Warathorn deserves the MVP prize. He is talented, professional and responsive to clients, be it holiday or not.

      Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Warathorn is a class-leading litigator with very strong commercial understandings.

      Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Pariyapol Kamolsilp
    Band 3Pariyapol Kamolsilp

    Pariyapol Kamolsilp

    Pariyapol Kamolsilp advises Thai and international corporates on a range of disputes in the energy, construction and real estate sectors. He covers both arbitration and litigation.

    • Pariyapol Kamolsilp is an excellent team leader.

      Dispute Resolution respondentAsia-Pacific

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