Steven Burkill > Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited > Bangkok, Thailand > Lawyer Profile

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited‘s team is well versed in court proceedings in Thailand, notably civil litigation, tort, employment, insurance, commercial and rehabilitation claims. The group is active in the energy, construction, hotel and infrastructure industries. Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua and Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha jointly oversee the practice. Burkill specialises in international disputes involving oil and gas, power and large-scale projects. Tan enjoys a strong reputation in construction, hospitality, energy and shipping disputes. Boonnua is a key contact for matters involving international trade, employment and business crime. Sumpiputtanadacha specialises in international business law and international litigation matters.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is lauded for its ‘wealth of dispute resolution experience across a broad geographic and industry background’. The group is particularly active in industry sectors, notably energy, construction and infrastructure projects. Sitting at the head of the practice is Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua and Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha. Burkill specialises in disputes of a cross-border nature, while Tan is well versed in power and energy disputes. Boonnua regularly represents energy and construction companies in arbitration work. Sumpiputtanadacha focuses his practice on international litigation and international arbitration. Bhavish Advani is also a key name within the group for his focus on interntional commercial arbitration.

With a strong focus on power, renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and commodities, the group at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is well positioned to advise on project finance, EPC agreements, site due diligence and environmental compliance. Co-head Steven Burkill excels in arbitrations involving oil and gas and power projects, demonstrating notable strength in renewable energy disputes. Fellow co-leader Linh Doan has significant experience working on the development and financing of power plants and renewable projects. Ratthakarn Boonnua is another key contact in the practice.