Robert Tang > DLA Piper > Bangkok, Thailand > Lawyer Profile

Described by clients as among the ‘best litigators in Thailand’, DLA Piper is active in disputes regarding insolvency, employment, insurance, construction, administrative law and commercial law, as well as investigations. Practice head Don Rojanapenkul regularly leads the firm’s complex construction, real estate, infrastructure, insurance and commercial disputes. Key members of the practice also include Robert Tang, whose expertise lies in cross-border insurance claims, energy and construction-related disputes, and Komson Suntheeraporn, who is well versed in contentious employment matters. Akyn Suttawatanadech excels in real estate and construction-related disputes and Santipap Dumprapai specialises in investigations.

DLA Piper has extensive experience in handling arbitrations administered under the auspices of major international and regional arbitration centers, as well as ad hoc arbitrations. The group is well versed in applying to stay proceedings brought in breach of arbitration clauses and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Don Rojanapenkul heads up the practice and is active in international arbitrations and mediations. Robert Tang is a key contact in the group for his expertise in cross-border insurance claims, and energy and construction-related disputes. Komson Suntheeraporn specialises in contentious employment issues.

The ‘cohesive and responsive’ insurance practice at DLA Piper is considered by clients as a one-stop-shop for litigious, regulatory, and transactional insurance work. The group counts major insurers and insurance intermediaries among its multi-jurisdictional client base. Taking charge of the group is Robert Tang, who has been involved in a myriad of insurance arbitrations and disputes, notably cross-border energy and construction-related disputes. Bringing corporate expertise to the group, Samata Masagee is a key name for its transactional work. Thananan Sangnuan is highlighted for her knowledge of financial institutions and insurance regulatory advisory work, while Peter Shelford excels in insurance dispute resolution.

DLA Piper has a notable presence in arbitration work in the Pacific region. In Australia, Sydney-based Gitanjali Bajaj and Cameron Scholes, Brisbane’s Liam Prescott, Melbourne’s Gowri Kangeson, and Perth’s Richard Edwards handle high-profile arbitrations across industries such as energy, transport, and construction. In New Zealand, Iain Thain leads a prominent practice. Turning to South East Asia, in Thailand Don Rojanapenkul and Robert Tang bring strong cross-border and international arbitration experience to the firm’s offerings.