LAWYER PROFILE

Kay Kian Tan

Asia-Pacific 2026

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

Thailand

17 years ranked

Insurance

Thailand

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Kay Kian specialises in the energy, maritime and insurance sectors, where he advises corporates and multi-nationals on international commercial arbitration and litigation.

He is a barrister and is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and an advocate and solicitor in Singapore. He has worked in London and Singapore and has been based in WFW’s Bangkok office since 2001.

Career

Kay Kian is recognised as one of Thailand’s leading international arbitration and dispute resolution experts by legal directories Chambers Asia Pacific and Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

In 2022, Chambers reported sources describing him as a “very good insurance lawyer” and as “very detailed and able to come up with plausible arguments, counterarguments, and quick and logical conclusions.”

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Thailand

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Insurance - Thailand

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Kay Kian Tan acts for insurers and reinsurers on coverage disputes and is well-versed at taking on mandates in the banking, real estate and hospitality sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He writes very well and is very creative with enforcement measures. He's very conscientious.
Dispute Resolution: International ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific