Dispute Resolution | Asia-Pacific

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 Thai Arbitration Institute 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, technology, 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. The firm's clientele includes The Shell Company of Thailand, Korean Reinsurance and Group Lease.

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

Weerawong C&P has a well-regarded practice advising clients from various sectors, including energy, finance, real estate and telecommunications, on litigation and arbitration. The firm often handles cases relating to fraud, employment, land and bankruptcy disputes as well as those arising out of contracts in the energy sector. Its disputes practice is frequently mandated by domestic and global companies on civil and administrative cases.

Kudun and Partners is well reputed for its full-service disputes offering in Thailand, including both litigation and arbitration. The firm represents Thai and international corporates in administrative and commercial cases. The team is instructed on disputes in a range of sectors, particularly energy, construction and telecoms, as well as real estate matters. The team advises the likes of Jiangxi Water and Hydropower Construction (Thailand), Conoco Philips and TMDC Construction.

Rajah & Tann is a regional law firm with a solid reputation in the litigation space, regularly advising on a variety of corporate and administrative cases. The litigation team is especially active on disputes involving customs and tax, employment and energy, on behalf of both domestic and international clients. The lawyers handle contractual and shareholder cases, often representing clients before the Courts of Appeal and the Thai Supreme Court.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a solid litigation and arbitration team handling a range of employment, customs, shipping and aviation cases. The team additionally handles concerns arising out of insurance matters and product liability, as well as anti-corruption and white-collar crime mandates. The litigation outfit works in conjunction with its market-leading IP group to handle patent, copyright and trade mark litigation. The firm regularly represents leading international and Thai clients across a range of sectors including TMT, transportation and property. Lonsin Capital and Bureau Veritas are clients represented by Tilleke & Gibbins.

Chandler MHM has a well-regarded litigation and arbitration team in Bangkok that is equipped to handle a wide range of disputes for Thai and international clients. The team has expertise in construction and contractual disputes, fraud, employment matters and insurance claims. It is also knowledgeable in administrative disputes. The firm's clients come from a varied number of sectors including sports, real estate and energy.

Siam Premier International Law Office has a solid litigation and arbitration practice, assisting multinational and local clients with a variety of administrative and civil cases. The team is especially adept in handling cases in the energy, construction, real estate, insurance and aviation sectors. It also offers expertise in labour litigation. The lawyers regularly combine with international law firms to advise on cross-border disputes. The firm is involved in Thai and international arbitration, as well as criminal cases.