On the contentious side of Tilleke & Gibbins's labour and employment practice, the team advises clients on sexual harassment claims, strike management and employment committee cases. Chusert Supasitthumrong helms the contentious team, being one of a few Labour Relations Advisors to the Thai Ministry of Labour, while Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut spearheads the non-contentious practice, which counts a number of leading multinational companies in its client roster. Key undertakings include advising on employee terminations, executive compensation and safety issues. Associate Nuanchun Somboonvinij assists with a range of contentious issues.

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Testimonials

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'They have good insight into the Thai legal framework and are able to explain to non-Thai lawyers on the local requirements in plain simple terms, as well as provide advice that's relevant and practical.’
‘Good understanding of Thai labour law, and the team is able to provide advice hat is plain and simple yet practical.’

Key clients

Alibaba
Booking.com
China International Capital Corporation (International) Limited
Dell
The Jelly Belly Candy Company
Pathology Asia Holdings Pte Ltd
POSCO
Rightsify Group LLC
Walt Disney (Thailand)
WarnerMedia

Work highlights

Engaged by China International Capital Corporation (International) Limited (CICC) to prepare a comprehensive employment law guide for the Thai market and assist in reviewing CICC’s template offer letter.
Advised Rightsify Group LLC on independent contractor and employment issues under Thai laws and regulations, including assistance in preparing a template independent contractor agreement and template employment contract for their use in Thailand.
Assisted The Jelly Belly Candy Company with employment-related advice for their Thailand operations, including reviewing and revising the client’s work rules, which are to be distributed and adhered to by their employees.