Worathep Chuesunthonsophon > ES Counsel > Thailand

Worathep Chuesunthonsophon, a Senior Partner at ES COUNSEL, is a distinguished legal expert with a proven track record in employment and labor law, complex commercial litigation, and judicial practice. Before joining ES COUNSEL, he built a strong foundation as an attorney, where he provided strategic legal counsel to Thai and international clients on labor and employment matters, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. His expertise in labor and employment law spans key areas such as employment restructuring, employee benefits, unfair termination, severance pay, and labor relations. Additionally, he played a crucial role in high-stakes commercial transactions, due diligence, and contract negotiations across banking, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

Leveraging his extensive experience, Worathep transitioned into the judiciary, where he has served in key judicial roles, including as a judge at the Sisaket Provincial Court, the Central Labor Court, and as Secretary of both the Labor Court and the Labor Division of the Supreme Court. His judicial work has been instrumental in shaping labor dispute resolution, employment rights, and labor relations. In addition to his expertise in labor law, Worathep is highly knowledgeable in Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). His expertise in PDPA law complements labor law, as data protection plays a crucial role in employment matters, including employee data management, workplace privacy policies, and regulatory compliance.

With a deep understanding of both litigation and judicial decision-making, he brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to labor law, strengthening ES COUNSEL’s ability to navigate complex employment disputes and data protection challenges. His contributions continue to drive progress in Thailand’s labor and employment, and data privacy legal landscape.

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