Tilleke & Gibbins acts for domestic and multinational employers on a broad range of non-contentious matters, and it frequently leverages the expertise of the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation team to handle contentious labour and employment matters, such as the enforcement of restrictive covenants related to competition and trade secrets, and terminations of employment claims. Chusert Supasitthumrong heads up the contentious side of the practice and represents employers in disputes, from labour strikes to layoffs and contested for-cause terminations. Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut leads the non-contentious employment practice and focuses on labour protection, termination of employment and labour unions.

R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including litigation in the Thai courts, particularly regarding terminations of employment, as well as advising on employment contracts and conducting reviews of HR policies on the non-contentious side. Led by Saroj Jongsaritwang and Piroon Saengpakdee, the practice also includes key contact Sui Lin Teoh, who advises Thai subsidiaries of international companies on the termination of employment of senior executives and on reorganisations.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited advises Thai and foreign clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious labour and employment matters, including termination of employment, labour disputes and employment issues relating to company reorganisation. The ‘knowledgeable’ team is co-led by Rawat Chomsri, who acts for domestic and multinational clients on industrial relations matters, as well as a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Practice co-leader Sumit Masrungson focuses on employment disputes.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited advises clients in the energy, natural resources and transport sectors on employment matters including employment contracts, redundancy programs, compliance and defending employers and employees against claims in the Labour Court. Practice co-leader Ratthakarn Boonnua has particular expertise in representing clients in the maritime and insurance sectors in employment disputes, while practice co-leader Alan Polivnick covers both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The cross-practice team at Chandler MHM Limited represents local and international clients on a range of employment contentious and non-contentious matters, including terminations of employment, labour union matters, review of employment agreements and employment aspects of corporate restructurings. The team is jointly led by Chisako Takaya who handles employment matters in relation to restructurings, and Waree Shinsirikul and Nathee Silacharoen who both handle labour and employment disputes.

DLA Piper acts for clients across a range of sectors, including technology, manufacturing and hospitality, on cross-border contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Practice head Komson Suntheeraporn advises Thai and multinational corporations on contentious work, such as representing clients in labour court proceedings, as well as non-contentious and advisory matters. Peter Shelford has experience in representing multinational clients in employment disputes in Thailand and advises insurance sector clients on employment matters.

Kudun & Partners advises clients in the financial services, manufacturing and retail sectors on contentious and non-contentious employment and labour matters, arising out of mergers, spinoffs and business reorganisations, in particular. The practice is jointly led by Somboon Sangrungjang, who acts for domestic and international clients in employment disputes, and Troy Schooneman, who heads up the firm’s international practice. Niruch Winiyakul is another key contact and is experienced in representing clients in the automotive, transportation, banking and financial services sectors in employment disputes.