Gensei has involved in a wide range of civil and criminal litigations, domestic affair cases, and bankruptcy cases as a lawyer. In particular, he focused on consumer issues such as investment damage relief and contract disputes, and was also active as a member of the Consumer Affairs Committee of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. He also has extensive experience in conducting surveys and managing conferences on the operational results of laws and regulations as the secretariat of the Consumer Commission, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan.

• 2004 Kyoto University, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

• 2016 – 2018 Consumer Commission, Cabinet Office, Deputy Director
• 2007 – 2016 Kiuchi General Law Office, Associate (Member of Kyoto Bar Association)
• 2006 – 2007 The Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan, legal apprentices
  

• Native Japanese, and Fluent English

“Summary of the Consumer Contract Act Specific Committee Report”, NBL (1105), 58-62, 2017-09-01 Commercial Legal Department
“Learning about solicitation regulations around the world (Part 12) Do-Not-Knock systems in Australia and the United States”, National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan issue (46), 17-19, 2016-05 National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan
“Learning about solicitation regulations around the world (Part 3) Do-Not-Call systems in Australia and India”, National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan issue (37), 15-17, 2015-08 National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan
“Q&A Consumer Damage Relief Laws and Practices (17) Small and Medium Enterprise Lease Damage”, 現代消費者法 (18), 128-133, 2013-03　民事法研究会

• Corporate and Commercial: Assistance for Japanese companies in establishing businesses in Thailand.

Kridtaporn Sirisereephap is senior associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. She advises on domestic and international disputes in both civil and criminal matters including civil cases, criminal cases, labour disputes, bankruptcy, construction, intellectual property, international trade and money laundering case.

• Notarial Service Attorney, 2017
• Thai Bar Association, 2015
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2016

• LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2013

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Recognized as a Future Star in Thailand for Commercial and Transactions by Benchmark Litigation 2025.

Makara Um is an accomplished associate at ILAW CAMBODIA LAW OFFICE with a strong focus on intellectual property, corporate, and commercial law. With a deep passion for legal research and a keen eye for detail, Makara has demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional results in all endeavors. Makara possesses a diverse skill set, including legal research, contract drafting, and client counseling. Makara holds a prestigious legal degree from a university, where her honed her expertise in law, and commercial law. Her academic background has provided hers with a strong foundation for addressing the multifaceted challenges of the legal profession.

• LL.B., Cambodian Mekong University, 2016

• 2023 – Present : ILAW CAMBODIA LAW OFFICE

• “Party Representation’” skills in Commercial Arbitration Proceedings, by National Commercial Arbitration Centre, 13 – 24 August 2025.

• Native Khmer, Fluent English
  

• IP and Corporate

Nisapan Chinnwiicha is an associate in the corporate practice group, and a regional lawyer at the ILAWASIA Headquater in Thailand. She has an experience in Corporate Registration and the Corporate Legal matters related to the Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar jurisdictions and been in charge of oversees ILAWASIA’s branches for corporate matters, by providing legal support to local lawyers in these regions.

• LL.B., Bachelor of Business Law (International) Thammasat University, 2017 – 2020

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Ketthai Preecharidhirong is an associate in the litigation group. He has extensive experience advising clients on the legal and jurisdictional aspects of criminal and civil cases, as well as legal execution.

• LL.B. (First Class honor) Chulalongkorn University, 2022

• Lawyer council of Thailand, 2022
• Thai Bar Association, 2023

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation

Viphavanh Syharath is an associate in the corporate practise group. She has experiences in the legal advices on Intellectual Property area, her main practise has focused on marks and designs. She assists in managing, supervising and enforcing all procedurals marks and designs for both domestic and international cases.

• Master of Law (Intellectual Property), University of Turin, Italy, 2019;
• Master Degree (Human Resource Management), Sengsavanh Business College, Vientiane Capital, Lao, 2014
• Bachelor Degree (English for Business), Kavin College, Vientiane Capital, Lao, 2011
• Bachelor Degree (Business and Management), National University of Laos, Vientiane Capital, Lao, 2011

• 2020 – Present : ILAW LAOS CO., LTD.

• Recognized in the Top 10 list of Lao IP Experts in 2022 from AsiaIP Magazine.
  

• Contributed perspective on Laos jurisdiction as part of the “2024 Guide for Chinese Enterprises Going Global under the Belt and Road Initiative,” which was jointly developed by CBJ Think Tank, and relevant partners.
  

• Awarded by Korea Copyright Commission, Government of South Korea, on the Research and Publication “Development of the Government Projects and System to Increase Public Awareness on Copyright and Other Related Rights in Lao PDR”.

• Laos, English, Thai

• Corporate & Commercial
• Intellectual Property

Thanapha Phetkeereeskul is an associate in intellectual property group. She has comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience in intellectual property, especially trademark. She handles both domestic and international trademark portfolio management including registration, opposition, cancellation, drafting an appeal, recordal projects and renewal.

• LL.M., Intellectual Property and The Digital Economy, University of Glasgow, 2019
• LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2017

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• IP

Miss Nannapas Phatcharakeatkanok is a senior associate in corporate practice group with an extensive experience in dealing and business structure implements including drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements such as shareholders,
joint venture, employment, non-disclosure, and etc. She also provides legal advices on entertainment industry, software, F&B , trading and corporate transaction for foreign business and investment promotion.
Moreover, she has experience in intellectual property, especially trademark, for both domestic and international clients.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial
• Intellectual Property

Kanyamol Phupapeiw is senior associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. She has in-depth knowledge in the areas of corporate and commercial, both civil and criminal matters including administrative procedure, construction, labour, intellectual property and execution part.

• Notarial Services Attorney, 2017
• Thai Bar Association, 2015
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

• LL.B. (1st class honor), University of Payao, 2013

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• ALB Thailand Rising Stars 2023, recognized by Thomson Reuters’ Asian Legal Business (ALB), September 2023.
  

Akkarin Thanonathichaj, a Barrister-at-Laws with a solid background in matters of corporate and business.

• LL.B., Kasetsart University, 2020
• Barrister-at-Laws, The Institute of Legal Education Thai Bar Association, 2021
  
• LL.M., Thammasat University, 2023
  

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

• Native Thai, Fluent English
  

• Corporate & Commercial

Wachinorot Siladet is an associate in the corporate practice group with experience in reviewing and drafting various commercial contracts and agreements, including employment agreements, work rules, hire of work (service) agreements, lease agreements, and consignment agreements. Additionally, he has experience in matters related to company registration and provides legal advice based on Thai law.

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2023 (first class honors)

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

• Native Thai, Fluent English
  

• Corporate & Commercial

Phuridech Tangthienthong is an associate in the corporate practice group. He has an experience in various areas such as Corporate Registration and the matters related to the Modification of Registered Transaction, and VAT Registration.

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2021

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Sittipan Tipsangwan is an associate in the Investigate Property Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.

• LL.B., Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, 2016

• Native Thai

• Enforcement & Execution

Natthavut Somboonsilp is an associate in the Investigate Property Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.

• B.A., Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, 2006

• Native Thai

• Enforcement & Execution

Chestha Saributr is an associate in the Investigate Property Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2017

• Native Thai

• Enforcement & Execution

Thongchai Kutumerongkul is an associate in the Investigate Property Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

• LL.B., Dhonburi Rajabhat University, 2012

• Native Thai

• Enforcement & Execution

Chatchaya Poonvit is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience in reviewing and drafting various commercial contracts and agreements, including distribution agreements, lease agreements, licensing agreements, and other agreements pertaining to diverse commercial activities. Moreover, Chatchaya is proficient in providing legal advice based on the scope of Thai laws, catering to the needs of both domestic and international clients.

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2020

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2023

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Sasima Jantarajit is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience in reviewing and drafting various commercial contracts and agreements, i.e. international commercial contracts, construction contracts, lease contracts, etc. She also has experience in the assistant company secretary field i.e. preparing minutes of meetings, invitations and agenda for AC and BOD meetings.

• LL.B., Khon Kaen University, 2018
• LL.M., International Trade Law, Thammasat University, 2021

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

“Letter of Credit and Financial Crime”, Master’s Thesis, Thammasat University, 2020. (The 2020 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award, International Trade Law Program)

Buchaneeya Buranakate is an associate in the litigation group. She has extensive experience advising clients on the legal and jurisdictional aspects of criminal and civil cases, as well as legal execution.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022
• Barrister-at-law of The Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association, 2020
  

• LL.M., Chulalongkorn University, 2023
• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2018

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation

Thanat Pitanon is a senior associate in the intellectual property group. He has extensive experienced with several Intellectual Property matters and handled all those matters professionally with his remarkably expertise. He always delivers all the advices to reach client’s business needs with precision and deep understanding of both Thai and International trademark system such as application filling, assignment, renewal, opposition, cancellations and appeals.

• LL.B., Assumption University, 2013
• M.B.A. (Marketing), Assumption University, 2020

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• IP

Pannapat Boonpule is an associate in the litigation group. She has extensive experience advising clients on the legal and jurisdictional aspects of criminal and civil cases, as well as legal execution.

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2020

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation

Pakjira Ekpoonsup is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experiences in various Visas, especially non -B visa including applying for Work Permit and matters that are related to Company Registration.

• LL.B., Thammasat University (Lampang Campus), 2021

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercia

Supapit Busprachong is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has an experience in various
areas such as Corporate Registration and the matters related to the Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar
jurisdictions.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

• LL.M., Thammasat University, 2020
• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2018

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Pirakit Kaikaew is Lawyer Clerk in the litigation practice group. He has extensive experience in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research and analysis, and compiling case materials for partner and associates.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

• LL.B., Phranakhon Rajabhat University, 2020 (1st class honor)

• Native Thai

• Litigation

Paerwa Yakongko is Lawyer Clerk in the litigation practice group. She has various experiences in preparing legal documents, and compiling case materials.

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2564

• Native Thai

• Litigation

Thamolwan is an associate in the intellectual property group. She handles clients IP portfolios and provides legal advice to both international and domestic clients regarding trademark and patent registration in Thailand. She dedicates her legal practice to trademark prosecution and litigation and assists her clients by conducting trademark searches, handling new trademark filings, analyzing office actions, providing legal advice to overcome different objections from trademark examiners, drafting and reviewing contracts, and handling other trademark-related matters.
Prior to working as an associate at ILAWASIA Co., Ltd., Thamolwan gained valuable experience as an associate at an international intellectual property law firm, where she worked closely with experienced lawyers on matters across Thailand trademark. She is a young legal practitioner who continues to provide clients with guidance on trademark-related procedures in Thailand and she is also active in supporting our team.

• LL.B. (2nd class honors), Chulalongkorn University, 2022

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• IP

Suwisa Suklamoon is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has an experience in various areas such as Corporate Registration and the matters related to the Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar jurisdictions.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

• LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2015
• LL.M., International Trade and Commercial Law, Durham University, United Kingdom, 2019
  
• LL.M., International Tax Law, King’s College London, United Kingdom, 2020
  

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Thanatta Muenchai is an associate in the litigation practice group. She has extensive litigation experience in resolving disputes in banking and financial institution cases.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2013

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2011
• LL.M., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2019

• Native Thai

• Litigation
• Dispute Resolution

Kamonchanok is an Associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. She advises on domestic and international disputes in both civil and criminal matters including civil cases, criminal cases, labour disputes, bankruptcy, intellectual property, international trade and legal execution.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2564

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2561

Suphakamonchai is an associate in the intellectual property group with first-class erudition who experiences in managing and dealing with numerous cases of intellectual property fields. He continuously advising clients on certain legal rights and documents, such as patents and licenses. Moreover, he professionally experienced in drafting contracts and agreements, collaborating with trademark and patent offices, and negotiating legal settlements together with filing lawsuits.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

• LL.B., Kasetsart University, 2020

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• IP

Tanawat Dechaanantasub is associate in the litigation practice group. He has extensive experience proceeding disputes in bank and financial institution cases.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2018

• Native Thai

• Litigation

Htar Su May is a senior associate in intellectual property group who has been excellently working at our international branch in Yangon, Myanmar. She handles every matter in intellectual property with her extensive knowledge as an intellectual property representative which is officially certified by the Intellectual Property Department under the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar. With her exceptional expertise, she is not only providing legal advices and services on behalf of ILAW MYANMAR CO., LTD. but also reinforcing the firm’s reliability, and our clients’ trust.

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Dagon University (2019)
  

• Myanmar, English

• Intellectual Property
• Employment & Labour

Arun Lakdan is an associate in the corporate practice group, particularly advising general consult, drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts e.g. shareholder agreement, licensing agreement, entertaining production agreement, employment agreement and etc. Before joining our firm, he has started his career as an intellectual property lawyer focusing on trademark matters starting from filing to registration stages for international clients. With his extensive experiences in working, he can help clients achieve their business formation and overcome obstacles with professional care.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Tammanoon Rianmuang is an associate in the corporate practice group. He has an experience in various areas such as Corporate Registration and the matters related to the Modification of Registered Transaction, Foreign business license, Investment Promotion, VAT Registration, Social Security Welfare, Business Licenses. He also has extensive experiences in various Visas and Work Permits for both Non-BOI companies and BOI companies, as well as other types of visas.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2013

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Phenhnung Thabthimthong is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He advises on domestic and international disputes in both civil and criminal matters including labour disputes, bankruptcy, intellectual property, international trade and legal execution.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018
• Barrister-at-law of The Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association, 2022

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2016

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Thanaphorn Kaewsukko is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience working with drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts i.e. shareholder agreement, licensing agreement, entertainment production agreement and employment agreement.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Sakda Srivichai is senior associate in the litigation practice group. He has extensive experience proceeding disputes in bank and financial institution cases.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2011

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2009

• Native Thai

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Jessupa Na Pomphet is senior associate in corporate practice group. She has substantial experience advising on a wide range of corporate matters. Her main practice has focused on international corporate areas, including but not limited to establishment of legal entity, apply for FDA license, apply for import license and other business licenses. Other areas of practice include M&A, acquisition of property and Intellectual Property in both domestic and international cases. She has also advised on regulatory compliances in relation to the business operation of clients

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

• LL.M., International Trade and Commercial Law ( Merit ), Durham University, United Kingdom, 2019
• LL.B. (2nd Class Honour), Business Law, Chulalongkorn University, 2014

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial
• Intellectual Property

Kodchakorn Malakum is associate in the litigation practice group. She advises on domestic and international disputes in both civil and criminal matters including civil cases, criminal cases, labour disputes, bankruptcy, intellectual property, international trade and legal execution.

• Thai Bar Association, 2562
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2563

• LL.B., Thammasat University, 2561

Vanisha Chaidee is senior associate in corporate practice group. She has an experience in various areas such as Company Registration and the matters that related to Company Registration, VAT Registration, Business Licenses, Legal Opinion Letter, Legalization Services, Research on Corporate and Commercial Law matters. She also has widen experiences on legal advices on corporate registration for the best practices.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

• LL.B., Business Law, Assumption University, 2016
• LL.M., Thammasat University, 2020

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Intellectual Property

Jessupa is an associate in corporate and commercial practice group. She has substantial experience advising on a wide range of corporate matters. Her main practice has focused on international corporate areas, including establishment of legal entity, apply for FDA license, apply for import license and other business licenses. Other areas of practice include M&A, acquisition of property and Intellectual Property in both domestic and international cases. She has also advised on regulatory compliances in relation to the business operation of clients.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

• LL.M., International Trade and Commercial Law ( Merit ), Durham University, United Kingdom, 2019
• LL.B. (2nd Class Honour), Business Law, Chulalongkorn University, 2014

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Corporate & Commercial

Mr. Verarit’s (VK) practice focuses on intellectual property, including trademark /patent prosecution, opinions, due diligence, valuation and litigation. He is a registered Thai patent agent with over eight years of trademark/patent/design patent prosecution experience, representing a broad range of domestic and foreign clients. Prior to joining Mr. Verarit worked as an intellectual property lawyer at a major RFID-IC Design company as well as STLO and Baker McKenzie (two highly regarded firms in Thailand where he acquired valuable experience on trademark/patent prosecution, trademark/patent litigation and valuation).

Kanda Peaykumpa is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. She has an extensive experience in civil and criminal matters, insolvency, insurance, administrative law, labour and employment, construction, intellectual property, real estate and execution part.

• Thai Bar Association, 2018
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2017

• LL.B., Rangsit University, 2014

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Narupanart Keawmongkolchai is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He has extensive experience on advising clients concerning to the legal and jurisdiction of criminal and civil case including legal execution.

• Lawyer Council of Thailand, 2020
• Thai Bar Association, 2019

• LL.B., Dhonburi Rajabhat University, 2017

• Native Thai

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Piyatida Arinchaipairoj is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. She advises on disputes in both civil and criminal matters including labour disputes, bankruptcy, intellectual property, international trade and legal execution.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

• LL.B., Mae Fah Luang University, 2015

• Native Thai

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Teeruth Tangnu is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He advises international and domestic clients and has a wide range of experience in general civil and commercial law, criminal law, labour and employment, administrative law, bankruptcy, business reorganization, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, international trade and debt restructuring.

• Notarial Services Attorney, 2018
• Thai Bar Association, 2018
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

• LL.B. (1st class honor), Chulalongkorn University, 2017

• Native Thai, Fluent English

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Jatuporn Nunkuntod is an associate in the Investigate Property Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.

• LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2012

• Native Thai

• IP Enforcement & Execution

Watcharid Chiravichitchai is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He advises international and domestic clients and has an experience in general civil and commercial law, criminal law, labour and employment, bankruptcy, insurance, real estate, intellectual property, real estate and execution part.

• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019
• Thai Bar Association, 2019

• LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2018

• Native Thai, Fluent English