Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration | Asia-Pacific

Watson Farley & Williams has a well-respected disputes practice recognised for its extensive experience in arbitration. Its Thailand-based practitioners are regularly involved in cross-border arbitration, including proceedings under ICC and SIAC rules. The litigation offering spans shipping, energy and insurance cases, and it also acts on fraud mandates. The team represents a combination of leading Thai corporates and global conglomerates.

Baker McKenzie has an outstanding disputes practice with a deep bench of experienced litigators, handling a diverse range of company, product liability, administrative, banking, fraud, competition and employment disputes. The team often represents clients in arbitration proceedings, as well as class actions. The lawyers are also well placed to advise on tax and IP litigation and anti-corruption compliance. The dispute resolution practice frequently combines with its restructuring and insolvency team on big-ticket rehabilitation proceedings. The multifaceted team retains an impressive roster of clients in the transportation, construction, power and automotive sectors.

DLA Piper's respected disputes team offers particular strength regarding insurance and construction cases. Its litigation practice also handles regulatory investigations, as well as litigation relating to property, fraud, tax, employment and restructuring. The team is additionally well equipped to handle arbitration proceedings, including the enforcement of arbitral awards in Thailand. The practice often acts for international companies, as well as Thai clients.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's well-established disputes team in Bangkok regularly handles high-profile litigation and international arbitration cases. The attorneys are active on a varied caseload for domestic and international clients, with expertise in administrative, corporate and construction disputes. The team is also engaged on cases in a range of sectors, including telecommunications, transportation, real estate and energy. The law firm works in tandem with its international network where the team regularly handles Singapore and Thailand arbitration proceedings.