The team at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited ‘has hands-on experience in handling arbitration cases, and can effectively handle all aspects of the process’. The practice is well known for its expertise in handling international arbitration matters arising from projects in the energy and real estate sectors. Steven Burkill, who leads the offering, is routinely instructed in energy sector disputes relating to large-scale oil and gas and power projects. The group is also handling an increased volume of work from clients in the technology arena. Kay Kian Tan is very experienced in handling arbitration work in the energy, maritime and insurance sectors, and Ratthakarn Boonnua has a solid track record in advising on white-collar criminal disputes. Bhavish Advani, Rachapol Sirikulchit and Kunadha Gajaseni are key practitioners to note.
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‘They understand both international and Thai laws.'
'They are very experienced in international commercial dispute resolution.'
'Kunadha Gajaseni is very diligent, responsive, precise, and organised.'
Key clients
- Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy, Government of Thailand
Work highlights
Assisting a Chinese state-owned construction company with ongoing proceedings concerning a HKIAC arbitration arising from disputes over construction and payment with the developer of a resort in Thailand.
Acted for the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Energy in a multi-billion dollar arbitration, relating to decommissioning disputes with oil major concessionaries concerning assets in the Gulf of Thailand.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rachapol Sirikulchit
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Bhavish Advani
Practice head
Steven Burkill
Other key lawyers
Kay Kian Tan; Ratthakarn Boonnua; Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha; Bhavish Advani; Rachapol Sirikulchit; Kunadha Gajaseni