Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Pariyapol is a Bangkok-based partner specialising in construction, energy, consumer, and TMT disputes. He is highly skilled in advising domestic and international clients on a full spectrum of dispute resolution matters, including, litigation, class actions, domestic and international arbitration, and mediation. In his career, Pariyapol has represented numerous conglomerates, publicly listed and multinational companies in resolving complex local and cross-border disputes. Alongside his top-tier experience in dispute resolution, Pariyapol broadens the practice scope with his capabilities and knowledge in business structuring, rehabilitation, and bankruptcy. He also has deep experience in advising clients on banking, capital markets and M&A matters.
Pariyapol has been recognised by various legal directories such as Chambers, IFLR, Asia Law, Benchmark Litigation and Who's Who Legal for his expertise in dispute resolution. He has been praised by legal directories as "a top-notch litigation lawyer who is highly recommended" and "his experience and leadership skills are a true inspiration". Additionally, Pariyapol has been recognised as Thailand's top 100 lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal.
A graduate of Thammasat University and the Ohio State University, Pariyapol is fluent in Thai and English, and is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand, as well as a registered arbitrator with both the Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI) and Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC).
Career
Pariyapol joined Herbert Smith Freehills' Bangkok office in May 2024 as a Partner in the disputes practice group.
Professional Memberships
Registered Arbitrator, Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI) – 2024
Registered Arbitrator, Thai Arbitration Center (THAC) – 2024
Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyers Council of Thailand – 2014
Lawyers License, Lawyers Council of Thailand – 2006
Publications
Co-author of Business Rehabilitation Spotlight Series – 2020
Enforcement and Setting Aside of an Arbitral Award in Thailand – 2021
Termination of Employment in Thailand, The Bangkok Post – 2022
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Thailand
Languages Spoken
Thai
English
Industry Sector Expertise
Automotive
Banks and financial institutions
Construction, engineering and infrastructure
Consumer and retail
Energy (oil and gas and renewables)
Government and public sector
Insurance
Manufacturing and industrials
Private capital
Transportation and logistics
Technology, media and telecommunications
Personal
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