Labour and employment

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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Expertise, responsiveness, understanding of the client's needs and practicality of advice from Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu.’
‘This firm provides practical solutions for litigation issues. The team's strength in litigation is impressive.’
'Excellent technical skills and commercial understanding of results in effective, practical advice. Ability to provide efficient solutions. Very responsive.'
‘Labour and employment practice at Baker McKenzie Thailand's strengths lie in their diverse team of legal professionals, enabling them to provide expertise across various industries and practice areas including data privacy. It encompasses effective communication, personalised client service, and strategic solutions that goes beyond standard legal analysis.’
‘I had a chance to work with Chaiporn Supvoranid, and found that he is dedicated to my needs with a deep understanding of complex issues. He also proposed a proactive approach and is able to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable.'
'Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu has excellent technical skills and commercial understanding. His advice has been effective and practical. He is highly responsive and solutions-focused.'
'Chaiporn Supvoranid's consistent track record of achieving favourable outcomes and his willingness to go beyond what I expected make him a standout professional in a competitive labour and employment landscape.’
'Theeranit Pongpanarat’s exceptional professional expertise and invaluable assistance on various projects. His unwavering commitment to legal excellence, remarkable business acumen, and effective problem-solving abilities set him apart in addressing legal challenges across various projects.'

Key clients

Thai Airways International
Bangkok Airways
Standard Chartered Bank
Takeda
Mitsubishi Electric Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Isuzu Motors Company (Thailand) Limited
Swarovski
Tesla

Work highlights

Advising Thailand's national carrier airline on encompassing employment-related aspects of its major debt restructuring process.
Assisted a leading insurance company on employment law issues and requirements in connection with the amalgamation with another major health and insurance company.
Act as general counsel to a leading automotive client in the process of labour demands submitted by employees, including strike action and lock-outs.