Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is lauded for its ‘wealth of dispute resolution experience across a broad geographic and industry background’. The group is particularly active in industry sectors, notably energy, construction and infrastructure projects. Sitting at the head of the practice is Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua and Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha. Burkill specialises in disputes of a cross-border nature, while Tan is well versed in power and energy disputes. Boonnua regularly represents energy and construction companies in arbitration work. Sumpiputtanadacha focuses his practice on international litigation and international arbitration. Bhavish Advani is also a key name within the group for his focus on interntional commercial arbitration.

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills (Thailand) Limited leverages its extensive reach to deliver dispute resolution services across the whole ASEAN region. The group offers arbitration advice under a broad spectrum of civil and common law, as well as public international law. Warathorn Wongsawangsiri and Chinnawat Thongpakdee are both responsible for leading the team. Wongsawangsiri boasts extensive arbitration expertise and has been appointed by various institutions as a sole or co-arbiter. Thongpakdee has a broad disputes practice that covers civil, criminal and commercial litigation. Pariyapol Kamolsilp joined the firm in March 2024 from Kudun & Partners.

Baker McKenzie LLP counts domestic companies, multinational corporations, state-owned entities and state agencies among its client roster. Its work typically involves pre-contentious negotiations, advice on arbitration clauses and management of the arbitral process. Wynn Pakdeejit spearheads the practice and regularly oversees complex commercial disputes. Pisut Attakamol is a key name for his international arbitration expertise.

Boasting a client roster comprised of large multinationals and domestic companies, ILCT Ltd. handles complex international arbitration across a range of sectors, notably oil, insurance, aviation, property development, and food and beverage. Jayavadh Bunnag and Wasantachai Watanavongvisudhi are jointly responsible for leading the practice. Bunnang specialises in matters involving the minerals, oil, gas and energy sectors. Watanavongvisudhi has specialist knowledge in domestic and international logistic and construction matters.

The international arbitration practice at Tilleke & Gibbins is well regarded for its work in construction, energy, infrastructure, maritime and shipping disputes. The practice is led by Chusert Supasitthumrong, John Frangos, and Noppramart Thammateeradaycho, who brings shipping and maritime expertise to the group.