Asialaw Profiles
The Guide to the legal markets of the Asia-Pacific

Baker & McKenzie grew last year with the hires of Thitpat Chanchamroen and Sombat Bhawaworrapan.One of the firm’s biggest cases saw it acting for Thai Nishimatsu Construction in a claim for insurance coverage for all risks under construction and third ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie grew last year with the hires of Thitpat Chanchamroen and Sombat Bhawaworrapan.

One of the firm’s biggest cases saw it acting for Thai Nishimatsu Construction in a claim for insurance coverage for all risks under construction and third party liability policies covering the project owner, contractor and subcontractor. Saipem Asia also mandated the firm in construction arbitration and litigation disputes – worth over US$150 million – regarding the Third Transmission Pipeline Project against PTT PCL and Trans Thai-Malaysia Thailand.

Both Kanit Vallayapet and Suksawat Watewai were involved as the firm represented telecom operator True Corporation, which mandated it on a dispute with TOT PCL over a US$260 million concession.

Another highlight saw the firm representing the Destination Properties Group in a US$180 million claim against a global investment bank based on a variety of aspects of the development of luxury resorts.

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In line with its global reputation, Herbert Smith retains an impressive reputation for litigation matters in Thailand. Under the leadership of office managing partner Alastair Henderson, the team is strong in construction, shareholder disputes and regulatory ... [more]

In line with its global reputation, Herbert Smith retains an impressive reputation for litigation matters in Thailand. Under the leadership of office managing partner Alastair Henderson, the team is strong in construction, shareholder disputes and regulatory matters. The firm has also seen a rise in the number of criminal investigations, arising from Thailand’s anti-corruption clampdown. Recent cases include advising international shareholders in a Thai textile company on a cross-border arbitration relating to allegations of fraud. Surapol Srangsomwong is universally respected among peers and clients.

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Litigation lawyers at Watson Farley & Williams are well known for being both knowledgeable and speedy. Team head Steven Burkill is a leading name in the market and specialises in energy and shipping litigation, with a particular focus on high value international ... [more]

Litigation lawyers at Watson Farley & Williams are well known for being both knowledgeable and speedy. Team head Steven Burkill is a leading name in the market and specialises in energy and shipping litigation, with a particular focus on high value international arbitration. Arbitration is the primary focus of the team, which consists of three partners and eight associates. The practice also covers Thai arbitration and Thai court litigation.

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Allen & Overy is growing steadily in the disputes arena. The group handles litigation and covers local disputes as well as cross-border cases. It represents a range of domestic and international clients, from listed companies to small entities in a variety ... [more]

Allen & Overy is growing steadily in the disputes arena. The group handles litigation and covers local disputes as well as cross-border cases. It represents a range of domestic and international clients, from listed companies to small entities in a variety of industries. It recently advised the founders of Blue Canyon Country Club on litigation relating to property ownership disputes. Dumnern Subpaisarn heads up the practice and brings 30 years of experience.

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Leading the litigation team at Clifford Chance is partner Lersak Kancvalskul who has over 23 years’ experience.A major case last year was the team’s advice to Lufthansa on its commercial contract disputes over a new international airport. The team also ... [more]

Leading the litigation team at Clifford Chance is partner Lersak Kancvalskul who has over 23 years’ experience.

A major case last year was the team’s advice to Lufthansa on its commercial contract disputes over a new international airport. The team also acted for a major Thai real estate developer in a dispute with an international management chain over a shareholders’ agreement and a serviced apartment management agreement.

Other highlights include the firm’s representation of three international sports broadcasters in a dispute with a Thai company over infringement of copyright. The team also represented a cuttings manufacturing company over the defence of a tax assessment claim by the Revenue Department.

In the arbitration area, the firm advised a Singapore cement company over the enforcement of an arbitration award against TPI Polene. And it represented a rubber-products manufacturing company seeking the appointment of the arbitral panel by the order of the Central Intellectual Property and the International Trade Court.

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Peter Shelford’s team at DLA Piper, which consists of three partners, receives a steady flow of insurance-related disputes, construction matters and commercial litigation claims.In the last year, it represented a major insurance company on a number of ... [more]

Peter Shelford’s team at DLA Piper, which consists of three partners, receives a steady flow of insurance-related disputes, construction matters and commercial litigation claims.

In the last year, it represented a major insurance company on a number of policy disputes arising from damage to hotels following the 2004 tsunami. Its lawyers are also adept at handling disputes relating to reinsurance as well as commercial, ownership and employment disputes.

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This firm’s dispute resolution group emerged off the back of its renowned restructuring and insolvency practice. The team, whose stand out partner is Apichart Phankeasorn, also has strength in reorganisation and insurance-related cases. It also covers ... [more]

This firm’s dispute resolution group emerged off the back of its renowned restructuring and insolvency practice. The team, whose stand out partner is Apichart Phankeasorn, also has strength in reorganisation and insurance-related cases. It also covers commercial and employment disputes, banking and finance issues, maritime and aviation law and debt collection. Phankeasorn is recommended for restructuring and reorganisation work but his practice also covers a wide range of banking and commercial litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution.

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Led by Tiziana Sucharitkul, the dispute resolution team at Tilleke & Gibbins was retained as co-counsel by one client last year on a US$100 million civil case involving an alleged fraud. The team was also mandated by a contractor for a power plant ... [more]

Led by Tiziana Sucharitkul, the dispute resolution team at Tilleke & Gibbins was retained as co-counsel by one client last year on a US$100 million civil case involving an alleged fraud.

The team was also mandated by a contractor for a power plant in Prakam Province on a US$93 million dispute with the country’s electricity generating authority.

In arbitration, the firm represented a contractor in an arbitration case over a construction dispute with claims and counterclaims exceeding US$10 million.

Leading lawyers in the practice also include Kasamesunt Teerasitsathaporn.

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