Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners, noted as ‘one of the most sophisticated in the Thai market’, possesses broad capabilities spanning high-value litigious matters, domestic and international arbitrations and the negotiating of settlement agreements. Sakchai Limsiripothong has deep expertise in insurance, labour, white-collar crime and complex commercial disputes. Phisit Dejchaiyasak harnesses vast disputes experience. Raweepun Pitakchatiwong represents clients in complex disputes spanning sectors from hospitality and real estate to insurance. Also key to the practice are ’exceptionally sharp natural strategist Phatsawat Siwawej, whose workload includes representing clients in complex cross-border disputes, and Akaraporn Kulvijit whose areas of focus include white-collar crime and insurance disputes. All mentioned lawyers oversee the team alongside Suntus Kirdsinsap and Suwat Vatthanahathai.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The dispute resolution team is one of the most sophisticated in the Thai market. The practice offers a rare blend of deep Thai legal expertise, business-focused thinking, and strategic execution.'

  • 'The team is very responsive and pragmatic. They understand not only how to litigate effectively, but how to manage the broader commercial and reputational and contingency risks that come with large-scale disputes.'

Key clients

  • Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
  • Samsung E&A Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd., Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd., and Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on contractual disputes with subcontractors arising from the Clean Fuel Project.

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Sakchai Limsiripothong; Phisit Dejchaiyasak; Suntus Kirdsinsap; Suwat Vatthanahathai; Raweepun Pitakchatiwong; Phatsawat Siwawej; Akaraporn Kulvijit

Other key lawyers

Nantanat Hattathammanoon; Kanokwan Songchum