THAILAND Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Pisut Attakamol, Wasin Lertwalaipong, Pumma Doungrutana and Kosit Prasitveroj Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has one of Thailand’s leading in - ternational arbitration practices, advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border disputes across a broad range of industries. The team acts throughout the dispute life cycle, from pre-dispute strategy and risk assessment to arbitration proceedings and en - forcement actions. Working closely with colleagues across Asia, Europe and other key markets, the Bangkok office regularly handles multi-jurisdictional matters involving parallel proceedings and issues of
foreign law. Recent experience includes representing parties in high-value disputes arising from engineer - ing and construction projects, reinsurance arrange - ments and commercial contracts, as well as advising on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Thailand. The team has experience under major institutional rules, including ICC, SIAC, TAI and THAC, and is recognised for its strategic approach, commercial insight and ability to navigate complex procedural and technical issues.
Authors
Pisut Attakamol is a senior partner in Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office and a leading practitioner in international arbitration. He has represented clients in numerous high-value arbitrations under ICC, SIAC, TAI and Thailand
Pumma Doungrutana is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office, with extensive experience in both international and domestic arbitration. He has acted in proceedings under TAI, THAC and SIAC rules, as well as
Arbitration Center (THAC) rules across a wide range of industries, including construction, energy and insurance. Pisut regularly advises on complex cross-border disputes and enforcement issues. He serves on the board of the THAC, and is actively involved in arbitration-related initiatives and professional organisations in Thailand.
in disputes before the Office of Insurance Commission. His practice focuses on reinsurance, construction, logistics and commercial contract disputes. Pumma regularly advises clients on complex dispute resolution strategies and is actively involved in arbitration-related industry events, professional organisations and client training programmes.
Wasin Lertwalaipong is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office, specialising in international arbitration and dispute resolution. He has advised clients in commercial disputes under SIAC, THAC and TAI
Kosit Prasitveroj is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office whose practice focuses on arbitration, public law and complex dispute resolution. He has worked on arbitrations conducted under ICC,
rules, including matters involving complex contractual and cross-border issues. Wasin also has experience in enforcement and arbitration-related proceedings before the Thai courts. In addition to his client work, he contributes to the development of the firm’s arbitration practice through knowledge management, training initiatives and thought leadership activities.
SIAC, UNCITRAL, TAI and THAC rules, including disputes involving infrastructure, construction, engineering and space segments. His experience also includes matters with public law and administrative law dimensions, particularly those involving state entities and regulatory issues. Kosit regularly contributes to the firm’s knowledge development and arbitration-related thought leadership initiatives.
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