With demonstrable experience across the energy, telecoms, automotive and aviation sectors, Kudun & Partners’s ‘first-class’ practice is noted for its capability in domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Key areas of expertise range from bankruptcy and rehabilitation cases to contentious administrative law, corporate and commercial matters. The team is jointly led by Somboon Sangrungjang, who is ‘highly recommended for his extremely well-versed expertise in administrative law and commercial disputes’, and Pariyapol Kamolsilp, who advises clients in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Niruch Winiyakul, who handles labour and international trade disputes, is another key member of the team.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution team is ‘comprised of experts in their own domains, which makes the firm a one-stop shop for all advice’. With demonstrable experience across all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and mediation, the practice's caseload includes administrative law disputes and aviation cases, in addition to bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. Head of the firm's regional aviation, compliance and investigations practices, John Frangos, who advises on contentious aircraft repossession matters, oversees the team alongside Chusert Supasitthumrong, who specialises in employment disputes. The practice also relies on the expertise of chief litigator Thawat Damsa-ard and managing partner Tiziana Sucharitkul.

Noted for its domestic and international capability, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited’s dispute resolution team handles a broad range of multi-jurisdictional disputes, with notable expertise across the energy, real estate and transport sectors. Steven Burkill, who advises on UK and Asia-based arbitrations concerning large-scale power and oil and gas projects, jointly leads the ‘attentive’ team alongside Ratthakarn Boonnua and Kay Kian Tan. Boonnua’s expertise covers contentious international trade matters, commercial disputes and business crime litigation, while Tan specialises in the power and energy disputes, transport mandates and insurance claims.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners provides ‘strategic advice’ on a broad range of disputes, from contentious administrative law, automotive and aviation matters to construction and engineering, anti-corruption and competition law cases. The team also advises on media and public relation issues, assisting clients in tackling media exposure challenges that often arise from disputes. Practice leader Phisit Dejchaiyasak has considerable experience in domestic and cross-border litigations and arbitrations, while counsel Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana focuses on civil, criminal, bankruptcy and administrative law cases.

Chandler MHM Limited acts for both domestic and international clients on a range of disputes, including bankruptcy and rehabilitation proceedings, commercial litigation, contentious construction matters, as well as employment and international trade disputes. The team also has experience appearing before the Thai courts and the specialised courts. Practice leader Waree Shinsirikul has expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters, while Nathee Silacharoen advises on labour and employment cases, corporate and commercial litigious matters, as well as international trade disputes.

DLA Piper is well-placed to leverage the firm’s global footprint to act on a range of multi-jurisdictional disputes, from construction cases and insurance claims to litigations and international arbitrations. The team also stands out for its capability in handling large-scale commercial disputes arising out of emerging markets. Experienced litigator and practice leader Don Rojanapenkul represents clients in various forms of dispute resolution, ranging from court proceedings to arbitrations and mediations in Thailand. The practice counts on the expertise of Komson Suntheeraporn, who was promoted to partner in May 2021 and specialises in contentious employment matters, and senior associate Akyn Suttawatanadech, who focuses on real estate and construction-related disputes.

R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited’s dispute resolution team is led by Surasak Vajasit, who works across the public and private sectors, with experience in handling regulatory matters involving customs and anti-corruption proceedings. The team represents clients in challenges to government decision-making, in addition to handling contentious civil and criminal matters. Other key areas of expertise include tax, customs and trade disputes. Pakpoom Suntornvipat, who has experience in commercial and criminal litigation, as well as customs disputes, is another key member of the team.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited’s dispute resolution team is led by Kong Suriyamontol, who has experience across the mining and natural resources, oil and gas and construction sectors, Techatat Udomsiri and Sumit Masrungson. Praised as a ‘safe and steady pair of hands’, Udomsiri’s expertise covers major contracts, construction and trade matters, while Masrungson advises on employment disputes, as well as rehabilitation and bankruptcy proceedings. The team’s caseload includes aviation disputes, administrative law proceedings and banking and finance litigation. The practice has been boosted by Suraphon Rittipongchusit who has joined from Kennedys.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd. handles a broad range of disputes, from commercial litigation and employment cases to bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, with demonstrable experience before the civil, criminal and administrative courts. Anuwat Ngamprasertkul leads the team and represents clients in shareholder disputes, white-collar crime cases, contentious labour matters and tax-related litigation.

Boutique firm Formichella & Sritawat handles a broad range of disputes, from bankruptcy proceedings and civil fraud claims to IP infringement cases and shareholders disputes. With experience in civil and criminal litigation, the team is led by ‘experienced’ M.L. Numlapyos Sritawat, who acts for clients across the technology, banking, media and construction sectors. Associate Patchamon Purikasem, who advises on hospitality-related litigation, is another key member of the team.

Praised for its ‘excellent track record and capabilities’, specialist dispute resolution and corporate advisory firm Natipatana Law Office acts for clients in Thailand and across the ASEAN region on cross-border disputes. The team is led by Nattaphol Chinawong, who has ‘first-hand knowledge’ in commercial and civil disputes. Other key members of the team include Nuttawut Chinawong, who handles a range of commercial, corporate, administrative and labour disputes, and Craig Arndt, who acts for clients in commercial arbitration proceedings.

Counting local and regional entities among its key roster of clients, SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd’s practice has demonstrable experience advising on administrative law disputes, bankruptcy and rehabilitation proceedings, as well as banking and finance litigation. The team is also noted for its capability in arbitrations and mediations. Managing partner and practice leader Chavalit Uttasart advises on patent and copyright infringement cases, while Vira Kammee remains a key contact in the team.