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 arbitrationproceedings, 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' 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.

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.

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.

Weerawong C&P advises 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.

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, tax and employment 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.

Siam Premier International Law Office has a respectablelitigation 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.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a respectable litigation and arbitration team which handles 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.

Chandler MHM has a solid reputation for its litigation and arbitration team in Bangkok. It 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.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited has a busy dispute resolution practice, handling a range of commercial and administrative cases. It is particular active in real estate, construction contracts-related disputes, as well as issues arising from bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings. The team also ably represents clients in arbitral tribunals including the THAC, TAI, HKIAC and SIAC.

Formichella & Sritawat offers expertise on a wide range of dispute resolution cases, and particularly shareholding, real estate and intellectual property disputes. The team advises entities from a range of sectors, including technology, media, construction and real estate. It is experienced representing clients before all levels of court, as well as administrative, family and tax tribunals.

IAS Advisory has an active practice that handles various dispute resolution cases. The firm is notable in claims arising from employment, commercial contracts as well as loan transactions. It is also equipped to assist clients with investigations. The practice represents private entities and investors before all levels of court in Thailand as well as arbitration centres.

JTJB International Lawyers has a strong focus on transportation and maritime, and often undertakes dispute cases in connection with these sectors. The practice is also equipped to represent clients in employment, real estate and commercial disputes. The team also leverages its connection with the Singapore office to handle international arbitration work.