Komson Suntheeraporn > DLA Piper > Bangkok, Thailand > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper handles contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, including investigations, litigation and enforcements, as well as advising major banks, financial institutions, funds, corporate borrowers and lenders on financial and debt restructuring mandates. Waranon Vanichprapa, who acts for Thai and international banks in restructuring and bankruptcy issues, jointly leads the team alongside Timothy Tan, who has experience advising on debt restructuring transactions across Asia. Komson Suntheeraporn acts for creditors in rehabilitation proceedings and is another key contact in the team.

DLA Piper’s ‘responsive, professional and highly collaborative’ employment team is led by Komson Suntheeraporn, who was promoted to partner in May 2021 and represents clients in labour court proceedings, as well as handling non-contentious and advisory matters. The practice also counts on the expertise of associate Natnicha Nakhwan, who focuses on employment disputes and claims in Thailand. Noted for its demonstrable capability in employment-related data privacy issues, the team advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, from the employment aspects of M&A and restructuring transactions to dismissal cases and discrimination claims, as well as immigration law mandates.

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.