Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Thailand
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Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
WFW Bangkok is a leading dispute resolution and international arbitration practice in Thailand. The team specialises in running high value international arbitrations for major global corporations in the main arbitration centres of the world.
Our team is sector agnostic, however, we have an excellent reputation and particular expertise in construction, energy, insurance and commodities dispute work.
Clients include investment banks, large corporations, shipping lines, airlines, global energy and natural resources companies, insurers and reinsurers and other noted law firms who do not have an offering in Thailand and increasingly litigation funders.
Chambers Review
Watson Farley & Williams has a well-respected disputes practice recognised for its extensive experience in arbitration. Its Thailand-based practitioners are regularly involved in cross-border arbitration, including proceedings under ICC and SIAC rules. The litigation offering spans shipping, energy and insurance cases, and it also acts on fraud mandates. The team represents a combination of leading Thai corporates and global conglomerates.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand)advised the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Energy in an approximately USD3 billion dollar arbitration, relating to decommissioning disputes with oil major concessionaries concerning assets in the Gulf of Thailand.
Strengths
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"The firm provides deep discussions around strategy and good practical advice. The depth and breadth of the team continues to go from strength to strength."
"Watson Farley & Williams contributes very excellent work and the team responds very quickly. The firm can stand in the client's position and think for us from a commercial perspective."
"The firm provides deep discussions around strategy and good practical advice. The depth and breadth of the team continues to go from strength to strength."
"Watson Farley & Williams contributes very excellent work and the team responds very quickly. The firm can stand in the client's position and think for us from a commercial perspective."
Notable Practitioners
Kay Kian Tan is well-versed in international arbitration and has extensive experience of maritime disputes. His practice also covers construction and representation for high net worth individuals.
"Kay Kian Tan understands the issues. He is one of dispute lawyers that I would think of when we have an international arbitration matter. He is impressive to me."
Ratthakarn Boonnua has an established reputation for his litigation and arbitration practice, which includes expertise in insurance, energy and construction cases.
"Ratthakarn Boonnua's advice is practicable and can solve our dispute without needing to take further legal action."
Steven Burkill is a leading figure for international arbitration cases, especially ICC proceedings, acting for both Thai and international clients on a range of energy, construction and insurance mandates.
"Steven Burkill is a highly experienced lawyer and an expert in his field of expertise."
Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha provides broad coverage of contentious matters in Thailand. He regularly handles cases relating to energy, construction and insurance.
"Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha's practice has progressed to another level."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha