Labour and employment

Baker McKenzie LLP

Underpinned by its global footprint, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s employment practice is well equipped to handle a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Practice head Suriyong Tungsuwan has significant experience in fraud cases, dawn raids and work safety incidents. Litigation expert Chaiporn Supvoranid is a key name to note for labour union disputes and employee misconduct and fraud investigations. Other names to note include: experienced-litigator Pisut Attakamol; Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu, who is noted for his expertise in global mobility, modern workforce and gender pay gap issues; and Theeranit Pongpanarat, who has demonstrable experience in work safety mandates.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘I'm pleased to commend the exceptional labour and employment practice at Baker McKenzie in Thailand which stands out for its expertise including their specialisation and commitment. They develop innovative solutions to tackle labour and employment challenges including the abilities to think creatively, and adapt to evolving legal landscapes.’
‘I had chances to work with one of the partners Chaiporn Supvoranid, who clearly demonstrates his commitment, maintains open communication, and delivers results within the target timeframe to exceed my expectations. He also prioritises building strong relationships with us and the community.’
‘The Baker Thailand employment team is exceptional, in the sense that the partners (and the teams they lead) are outstanding. They have excellent technical capabilities coupled with strong English speaking skills (which is rare in the market). They lead their teams very capably, always delivering top-class work within very short timeframes. They are the team that I rely on if I am looking to drive a result within a tight timeframe.’
‘Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is a top-class practitioner who is always prompt, technically excellent and delivers practical solutions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is very hands-on, available and across all the facts.'

Key clients

Thai Airways
Unilever
Mitsubishi Electric Asia (Thailand)
Swarovski

Work highlights

Advised a leading clinical research company on termination requirements, redundancy process, overtime entitlements, and benefit harmonisation.
Advised a multinational automotive company on termination requirements, required payments, and calculation of payments and prepared termination documents.
Advised a leading electronics corporation on the benefits regarding the employer's loan and the legal issues surrounding wage deductions to repay the loans.