Baker McKenzie LLP is commended for its ‘wealth of experience in handling highly complex insurance transactions'. Outside of its strong transactional capabilities in the M&A insurance space, the group also handles a range of litigation claims and regulatory matters. Jointly sitting at the helm of the practice is Sorachon Boonsong, who enjoys a strong reputation for assisting multinational insurers entering the Thailand market; Sivapong Viriyabusaya, whose expertise lies in insurtech; Sumet Orsirivikorn, a key name for matters of a corporate nature, notably insurance-related M&A transactions; and Ampika Kumar, who focuses her practice on corporate restructuring and business integration in the insurance sector. Amnart Pitakgorn is also highlighted for his extensive insurance regulation expertise.

The ‘cohesive and responsive’ insurance practice at DLA Piper is considered by clients as a one-stop-shop for litigious, regulatory, and transactional insurance work. The group counts major insurers and insurance intermediaries among its multi-jurisdictional client base. Taking charge of the group is Robert Tang, who has been involved in a myriad of insurance arbitrations and disputes, notably cross-border energy and construction-related disputes. Bringing corporate expertise to the group, Samata Masagee is a key name for its transactional work. Thananan Sangnuan is highlighted for her knowledge of financial institutions and insurance regulatory advisory work, while Peter Shelford excels in insurance dispute resolution.

With extensive litigation expertise, Clyde & Co's insurance group is frequently engaged in ADR in relation to contentious claims, as well as representation in contentious regulatory proceedings. Its sectors of focus include energy, construction, corporate, maritime, and aviation. Ian Johnston heads up the group and is a key port of call for international insurers and reinsurers in the hospitality and construction sectors. Sorawat Wongkaweepairot is frequently seen acting in subrogation proceedings and defends insurers in policy coverage disputes. Phutita Luksilakul is a key name for her insurance, shipping, and transport sector expertise.

Linklaters is regularly relied upon by international insurers on acquisitions and disposals in interest in life and general insurance companies, as well as joint ventures and regulatory compliance matters. The group also assists domestic and international banks with insurance product distribution and bancassurance agreements. Wilailuk Okanurak and Sutthipong Koohasaneh are jointly responsible for heading the practice. Okanurak leads on the firm’s large corporate transactions involving the insurance sector, while Koohasaneh has significant experience in insurance M&A, bancassurance, joint ventures, and foreign investment.

The broad offering of the insurance industry group at Tilleke & Gibbins encompasses day-to-day business function advisory, as well as insurance claim advice and dispute resolution. The strong triad responsible for jointly heading the group includes Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, who is highly regarded for her knowledge of the insurtech industry, as well as her connections with the insurance industry regulator in Thailand; Eric Meyer, a key name for insurance disputes; and Noppramart Thammateeradaycho, who is active in maritime insurance claims.

With specialist expertise in the banking and finance, hospitality, construction, and logistics sectors, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited frequently assists insurers and reinsurers with claims in these areas. Sitting at the head of the practice is Kay Kian Tan, who is regularly relied upon by international insurance and reinsurance companies on dispute resolution matters. Tan is ably supported by Rachapol Sirikulchit who regularly represents individual high-net-worth clients and corporates in the insurance space before the Thai courts.

Insurance disputes and regulatory matters remain a cornerstone of the insurance practice at Chandler Mori Hamada Limited. The strong triad at the head of the practice consists of Chisako Takaya; Nathee Silacharoen, who is a reputed litigator and represents domestic and international companies in insurance disputes; and Tawatchai Boonmayapan, whose insurance litigation expertise lies in the both the pre-litigation and litigation stages.