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Baker McKenzie LLP
5TH, 10TH, AND 21ST-25TH FLOORS, ABDULRAHIM PLACE
990 RAMA IV ROAD
BANGKOK 10500
Thailand

Position

Partner

Career

Suriyong Tungsuwan joined Baker McKenzie in 1982 and became a partner in 1993. He is active in the areas of corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and property development, labour, employment, executive transfers, and trade regulations and customs.

Suriyong leads the International Commercial & Trade Labour and Employment Practice Group and co-leads the Japan Advisory Group in Bangkok. With over 30 years of experience with the Firm, he has become well-recognized for advising and applying his knowledge to serve a wide variety of multinational and local companies in various industries in a broad range of commercial transactions and matters. His extensive experience lies in foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, labour and employment, real estate, hotel/resort and property development, customs and trade matters.

Languages

Thai and English

Memberships

  • The Thai Bar Association
  • The Law Society of Thailand
  • Employers Association
  • The Thai Real Estate Association

Education

  • Columbia University (LL.M.) (1991)
  • University of Texas (Certificate American Law Orientation Program) (1989)
  • Institute of Legal Education (Barrister-at-Law) (1982)
  • Thammasat University (LL.B.) (1980)

Lawyer Rankings

Thailand > Labour and employment

(Leading individuals)

Suriyong Tungsuwan – Baker McKenzie LLP

Spearheaded by Suriyong Tungsuwan, who contributes his expertise in employment-related M&A and spin-offs to the team, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s comprehensive offering encompasses restructurings, employment compliance work, anti-discrimination laws and industrial disputes. ‘Standout’ Chaiporn Supvoranid focuses on employment disputes, fraud investigations, consumer claims and insurance claims, while Pisut Attakamol is active on the disputes side of the employment arena. Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is regularly engaged by clients to handle employment and immigration matters, from modern workforce issues to the gender pay gap. Theeranit Pongpanarat is active across a diverse multitude of sectors, ranging from energy and electronics to retail and banking.

Thailand > Transport

Baker McKenzie LLP‘s key undertakings in the transport domain extends from road and rail-related PPP infrastructure projects to aviation and automotive matters. The team is regularly entrusted by a diverse array of clients, including global manufacturers and international suppliers, with aviation specialists on hand to cover regulatory compliance issues and licensing mandates. The practice is led by Suriyong Tungsuwan, who has experience in the automotive industry, and Sawanee Sethsathira, who advises on project development and finance of power, in addition to petrochemical and infrastructure projects in Thailand. Viroj Piyawattanametha‘s capabilities include assisting clients with PPP-related matters, while Permsak Krairiksh‘s aircraft leasing and financing expertise further strengthens the practice. Chavapol Akkaravoranun is another key name to note in the practice.