LAWYER PROFILE

Steven Burkill

Asia-Pacific 2026

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

Thailand

18 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Steven is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution Group and Head of the firm’s Bangkok office.

Steven specialises in complex international disputes, in particular, London and Asia-based arbitrations involving oil and gas, power, mining and commodities and large-scale projects. He is also highly experienced in shipping litigation.

Career

Steven has sat as an arbitrator in ICC, SIAC, TAI and ad hoc arbitrations. He has used this know-how on commercial projects to help avoid disputes and manage risk.

He is recognised as a leading international arbitration expert in Thailand by legal directories Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Chambers Asia Pacific. Chambers described him as “fantastically commercial and strategic”, with one client lauding him as “unquestionably the single most competent disputes lawyer I have worked with.”

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Thailand

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I am confident in Steven Burkill's oversight and selection of capable resources for each case.
Dispute Resolution: International ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific
Steven is excellent all-round.
Dispute Resolution: International ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific