Ratthakarn Boonnua
Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) LimitedWith notable expertise in the transport, energy and real estate sectors, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is experienced in handling Thai court proceedings, court judgments and arbitral awards. Key clients on its roster include leading energy corporations and government agencies. The practice, which is praised for its ‘wealth of experience and strong track record’, is jointly helmed by Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua and Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha. Burkill is vastly experienced in oil and gas, power and large-scale projects, while Tan focuses on disputes arising from the power and energy, international trade, transport and insurance sectors. Boonnua is routinely entrusted by clients to assist with multi-jurisdictional cases and Sumpiputtanadacha specialises in international business law, litigation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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‘Good, pragmatic and straight forward advice.'
'WFW Thailand provide an outstanding dispute resolution service both in international arbitration in the region and globally but also, for clients having disputes in Thailand.'
'Steven Burkill and Kay Kian Tan are excellent and provide deep understanding of Thai and SE Asian disputes and dispute resolution. Both have spent significant periods in Thailand and are very highly regarded by Thai and international clients doing business in the region.'
'Ratthakarn Boonnua has a wide international arbitration practice and a vibrant Thai Court commercial practice acting as advocate in the Thai courts and arbitration on some of the largest commercial disputes in the country.'
‘A wealth of experience and strong track record.’
'Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha leads a strong team of dispute resolution lawyers who are very reliable, and have a good commercial sense and, thus, can work with us smoothly.'
‘This firm has excellent service in the dispute resolution field as it is their core competence. The firm does provide helpful services both in litigation advice and process and also contracts review.’
‘Ratthakarn Boonnua is a leading partner in this field. Not only does he provide practical advice but also communicates the advice very well.'
Key clients
- AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading Thai automotive manufacturer against a Thai supplier of solar roof equipment in a civil claim for breach of contract.
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Practice head
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Steven Burkill, Kay Kian Tan, Ratthakarn Boonnua, Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha