Komson Suntheeraporn > 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.

Leveraging its multidisciplinary structure, DLA Piper frequently works on cross-practice matters, including employment strategy for corporate transactions, regulatory investigations and data privacy projects. The group has particular strength in matters involving layoffs, redundancies, harassment, bullying and discrimination. Komson Suntheeraporn oversees the practice and is a key name for matters involving data privacy issues. Parada Saibua has extensive experience in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with labour unions. Natnicha Nakhwan’s broad practice encompasses employment contracts, investigations, regulatory compliance and labour disputes.

Lauded for its ‘excellent skills in commercial negotiations‘, DLA Piper acts for major banks, financial institutions, bondholders, funds, corporate borrowers and lenders in the entire range of restructuring and insolvency matters. The group is active across an array of sectors, including aviation, financial services, construction, real estate, energy and manufacturing, and handles a mix of financial restructurings, turnaround and special situations, investigations, litigation and enforcement mandates. Practice head Waranon Vanichprapa is highly skilled in the area of restructuring and bankruptcy, as well as financing transactions. Komson Suntheeraporn has significant experience acting for creditors in court-supervised rehabilitation proceedings. Renowned litigator Don Rojanapenkul advises on a broad range of contentious insolvency matters.