The purpose of this Conflict Check Policy is to ensure that ILAWASIA COMPANY LIMITED (“ILAWASIA”) identifies and manages potential conflicts of interest before accepting new clients or new matters from existing clients. This policy aims to protect the interests of our clients, maintain confidentiality, and uphold the highest integrity of our legal services.

This policy mandatorily applies to all partners, associates, staff members, and any other individuals working under the auspices of ILAWASIA, including consultants and staff. It covers all clients and matters handled by the firm in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Singapore.

3.1 Initial Conflict Check
Before accepting a new client or a new matter from an existing client, the following steps must be taken:· Collect basic information about the prospective client, including the client’s name, the counter party’s name, contact details, and the description of the matter.· Identify the matters and all parties involved in the matter, including adverse parties, affiliates, and other relevant entities.· Input the collected information into the firm’s conflict database for a preliminary check.

‍3.2 Conflict Database Review
· Conduct a search of the ILAWASIA conflict database to identify any potential conflicts with current or past clients or matters.· If potential conflicts are identified, document the findings and notify the responsible partner, senior associate and managing partner for further review.

‍3.3 Conflict Evaluation· The conflict will be evaluated upon (1) the description of matters; (2) the conflict parties and (3) the period of such conflict.· The responsible partner, senior associate or managing partner must evaluate the potential conflict to determine whether it constitutes a material conflict of interest.· If a conflict is deemed material, consult with the relevant parties to discuss potential resolutions, including the possibility of obtaining informed consent from affected clients.· If the conflict cannot be resolved or the matter cannot be solved by obtaining consent from affected clients, ILAWASIA may decline to represent the prospective client or accept the new matter.

4.1 Disclosure of Conflict If a material conflict of interest is identified, ILAWASIA will disclose the nature of the conflict to the affected client(s) in writing, ensuring transparency and allowing the client to make an informed decision.

‍4.2 Obtaining Consent
- If both the prospective client and any affected current clients agree to waive the conflict, ILAWASIA will obtain written consent from all parties involved.
- The consent will detail the conflict, the steps taken to mitigate it, and the rights of the clients.

- ILAWASIA will continuously monitor ongoing matters for potential conflicts of interest and update the conflict database accordingly.
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- Any new developments that may give rise to a conflict of interest will be addressed promptly.

All information gathered during the conflict check process will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of identifying potential conflicts of interest.

- ILAWASIA ensures that all partners, associates, and staff will receive regular training on the conflict check procedures and the importance of compliance with this policy.
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- Failure to comply with this policy will result in serious disciplinary action, including termination of employment or engagement.

- This Conflict Check Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.

- Updates to the policy will be communicated to all relevant parties promptly.

For questions or further clarification regarding this Conflict Check Policy, please contact the Managing Director of ILAWASIA as per the details below:

Mr. Somphob Rodboon, Managing Partner

ILAWASIA CO., LTD.319 Chamchuri Square building Floor 17, unit 1702, Phyathai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
tel. (66)2-048-2534-5
email info@ilawasia.com