Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 2
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper's respected disputes team offers particular strength regarding insurance and construction cases. Its litigation practice also handles regulatory investigations, as well as litigation relating to property, fraud, tax, employment and restructuring. The team is additionally well equipped to handle arbitration proceedings, including the enforcement of arbitral awards in Thailand. The practice often acts for international companies, as well as Thai clients. The firm's clientele includes The Shell Company of Thailand, Korean Reinsurance and Group Lease.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented The Met Condominium Juristic Person in an administrative court challenge against the construction of a twin tower project in a neighbouring plot of land by South Sathorn Road in Bangkok.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a good team and very sincere. It has a variety of experienced people in its team."
"DLA could understand technical-related issues quickly. Understanding the core processes has led to effective working resources and outcome."
"It is a good team and very sincere. It has a variety of experienced people in its team."
"DLA could understand technical-related issues quickly. Understanding the core processes has led to effective working resources and outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Shelford is highly rated for his expertise in insurance matters and is also experienced in cases in the oil and gas sector, including SIAC proceedings. He is a senior consultant in the firm's Bangkok office.
Don Rojanapenkul handles litigation and arbitration, including tax, construction and real estate cases, as well as matters in the transportation, oil and gas and property sectors. He represents leading Thai corporates, as well as international companies.
"Don could absorb the technical and commercial complexity related to the work very well."
"He has enough wisdom and knowledge to solve even serious issues."