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Lawyers profile | Asia-Pacific 2025: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, Insurance
Kay Kian Tan
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

Thailand

16 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Insurance

Thailand

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Kay Kian Tan

Asia-Pacific

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 2020, Chambers noted “he is extremely thorough and a very safe pair of hands” and “he has an in-depth understanding of Thai arbitration systems and the business culture in general.”

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Thailand

1
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

3
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

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.

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

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