Active across the aviation, maritime, automotive and logistics sectors, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited has demonstrable experience in handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious mandates, in addition to regulatory issues. The team notably acts for clients on international marine matters, as well as domestic litigation cases. With noteworthy expertise in dry shipping, practice co-leader Kay Kian Tan handles disputes concerning bills of lading, charterparties and commodities, including crude oil products, coal and rice. Based in Sydney, fellow co-head Alan Polivnick advises on all aspects of aviation and airline operations, including finance and leasing, M&A, insolvency and restructuring and disputes.

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  • 'A very collaborative team.'
  • 'Really helpful, responsive and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • Air Charter Services
  • AMECO
  • Chromalloy
  • LATAM Airlines Group
  • MUFG Bank Ltd
  • Agoda
  • ALAFCO
  • Aperia HS-HAN
  • Crowell & Moring
  • El Al Israel Airlines
  • Genesis
  • Ince GD

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Alan focusses on cross-border arbitration and dispute resolution, particularly in the transport and insurance/reinsurance sectors. He has extensive experience of litigation and dispute resolution across the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and India, South East and North East Asia. His non-contentious practice includes advising foreign investors on their investments and operations in both Thailand and in other ASEAN member states. Clients include multinational corporations, international airlines, insurers and reinsurers and international organisations who he advises on their operations in Thailand including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, commercial and coverage disputes, employment law and regulatory issues. Alan is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer in Thailand, most notably for his aviation and insurance sector expertise by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific noting that clients admire “his ability to turn really complicated legal jargon into something we can understand” and applaud that he “stands out for his accessibility and knowledge.” He is qualified to practise in England and Wales and Australia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kay Kian Tan, Alan Polivnick