We advise leading Thai and international clients on disputes and regulatory matters in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, as an integral part of Herbert Smith's network across the region. In particular, we are recognised as one of the country's premier commercial litigation and arbitration specialists. We work on some of the largest and highest profile matters in Thailand and nearby countries.
Languages spoken: Thai, English, French and Japanese
We provide forceful representation during negotiations and claims, but are fully aware of the business priority for achieving sensible, cost-effective commercial solutions. Our thorough understanding of the legal, political, commercial and cultural landscape enables us to provide clients with cutting-edge, yet practical advice – always tailored to meet unique, local requirements.
We specialise in:
- litigation (Thai courts)
- Thai and international arbitration
- regulatory and criminal investigations
- construction and engineering disputes
- labour and employment disputes
- banking and finance disputes
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- complex commercial contract disputes
- energy sector disputes
- insurance claims and disputes
- international trade disputes
- public international law and investment treaty claims
- general advice on Thai law/ regulation
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See the credentials link, above right, for examples of our recent work.
Accolades
Law Firm of the Year, Asia
PLC Which lawyer? Awards 2010
Ranked first tier in Arbitration (International), Asia
Chambers Asia 2011
Ranked first tier in Corporate/ M&A, Asia
Chambers Asia 2011
Ranked first tier in Dispute Resolution & International Arbitration, Thailand
Chambers Asia 2011
Ranked first tier for two consecutive years in Arbitration, Asia
Chambers (Global and Asia) 2009-2010
Ranked first tier in Energy & Natural Resources, Asia
Chambers (Global and Asia) 2010
Ranked first tier for two consecutive years in Capital Markets - Equity, Asia Pacific
IFLR 1000 2009-2010
International Arbitration - Firm of the Year, Thailand
Asian-Counsel 2009
Ranked first for seven consecutive years in Dispute Resolution, Thailand
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2006-2012
"[Herbert Smith (Thailand) Limited] Office head Alastair Henderson and partner Surapol Srangsomwong attract praise for being ‘the leading specialists in Thailand’ because ‘these partners take time to know the market inside out - they don’t just scratch the surface’. "
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012