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Chinnawat Thongpakdee

Chinnawat Thongpakdee

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Financial Services

Construction

Engineering

Infrastructure

Consumer

Energy

Government and Public Sector

Insurance

Manufacturing and Industrials

Career

Chinnawat is a highly esteemed lawyer in the Thai legal industry, recognised by leading legal directories. With over 30 years of experience, he excels in advising clients on litigation and arbitration matters. His career includes significant roles like secretary to the director general of the Legal Counsel Department and senior state attorney at the Attorney General’s Office of Thailand.

Chinnawat advises clients on a wide range of legal issues, including administrative law, antitrust, white-collar crime, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, corporate governance, and criminal law. He is highly regarded for his work across sectors, including banks and financial institutions, construction, real estate, energy, engineering, manufacturing and industrials, consumer, and insurance.

Known for achieving successful outcomes in both litigation and arbitration, Chinnawat represents clients in domestic and cross-border disputes. His clientele includes commercial and government entities, Thai conglomerates, and multinational corporations.

Professional Memberships:

• Member, The Thai Bar Under the Royal Patronage

• Lawyers License, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage

For additional information on Chinnawat’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/c/chinnawat-thongpakdee

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Dispute Resolution - Thailand

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

Strengths

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  • 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 ResolutionChambers Asia & Pacific

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