Thailand - Part K - Arbitration in Asia - 2nd Edition

Author(s): 
Pralakorn Siwawej
Suphamit Watnoppakhun
Page Count: 
44 pages
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PDF from "Arbitration in Asia - 2nd Edition"
Published: 
December, 2023
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Pralakorn Siwawej, an accomplished Senior Associate in the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group at Weerawong C&P, the former Bangkok office of White & Case, in Thailand, specializes in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR). A Member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), he has amassed a wealth of experience in advising both local and international clients on an array of litigation and arbitration disputes, emerging as an effective litigator in numerous high-profile cases. His proficiency encompasses diverse areas of Thai law such as construction, class action lawsuits, project development, joint ventures, hospitality and real estate, intellectual property, employment, and other commercial disputes. Prior to joining Weerawong C&P, Mr. Siwawej honed his skills at prominent international law firms in Thailand. The Legal 500 recognized his expertise, naming him a Rising Star in the dispute resolution area in Thailand from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he earned a spot in the Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers edition of Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters, in 2021. He holds an LL.M. from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK.

Suphamit Watnoppakhun, an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group at Weerawong C&P, the former Bangkok office of White & Case, has distinguished himself in the field of arbitration. Graduating with an LL.B. (First Class Honors) from Chulalongkorn University and attaining professional licenses as a Lawyer and Notarial Services Attorney from the Lawyers Council Under the Royal Patronage, both in 2021,
     Mr. Watnoppkhun has extensive experience representing clients in arbitral cases at premier institutions like the Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI)
and the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC), as well as handling the subsequent arbitration-related court proceedings. His expertise spans commercial law, domestic and international arbitration, and criminal law, allowing him to successfully represent clients from diverse industries in complex dispute resolution matters. He also serves as a trusted advisor to major Chinese clients across a broad spectrum of industries, skillfully combining his deep legal knowledge with hands-on commercial insights to deliver exceptional results.

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