As one of the leading names in disputes globally, Herbert Smith Freehills in Thailand wins accolades from peers for its longstanding experience and stellar clientele. The practice focuses on commercial disputes and international arbitration in a myriad of industry sectors, including banking, mining, energy and construction, and technology, media and telecommunications. The team is respected by the market for its leading class action lawsuit expertise. The team has seen an uptick in competition and class action mandates over the past year. The team remains active in supporting Japanese clients on disputes arising out of their inbound investments, operations and joint ventures in Thailand.
The disputes leaders are managing partner Chinnawat Thongpakdee and partner Warathorn Wongsawangsiri. Both focus on general dispute resolution and international arbitration.
The team worked on two class action lawsuits during the past year. It defended local client Golden Land Property Development in a consumer protection class action proceeding and defended listed Japanese company JTrust and its subsidiary in a security class action proceeding.
The firm counts China Railway Construction, Credit Suisse and Total Access Communication among its key clients.
Client feedback
“Excellent legal advice and litigation strategy.” – Commercial and transactions
Warathorn Wongsawangsiri
“He is great with problem-solving and litigation strategy.”
