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Somphob Rodboon

Managing Partner
+662 048 2534
THAILAND
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Biography

Somphob Rodboon is a distinguished litigator and the Managing Partner of the firm. With over two decades of extensive experience in the legal field, he has successfully represented a wide range of multinational corporations and local private sector companies. His expertise span across complex litigation matters including arbitration, dispute resolution, bankruptcy proceedings, labour disputes and  construction-related conflicts, making him a trusted and highly capable advocate for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges.

His dedication and professionalism have earned him recognition from Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, which describes him as: “He is quick to respond, dedicated and careful with his work.”

Legal Work Experience

Domestic Management Experience:

  • 2003 - Present: S.S. Inter Corporation Co., Ltd.  
  • 2011 - Present: ILAWASIA Co., Ltd.  
  • 2017 - Present: SSIC Holding Co., Ltd.  
  • 2018 - Present: SSIC Service Co., Ltd.  
  • 2019 - Present: ILANDASIA Co., Ltd.
  • 2022 - Present: ILAW (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  
  • 2022 - Present: S VENTURE HOLDING Co., Ltd.
  • 2022 - Present: Linked Insurance Broker Co., Ltd.  
  • 2022 - Present: SSIC Capital Co., Ltd.  
  • 2022 - Present: SSIC Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • 2024 - Present: ICOUNTING Co., Ltd.

International Management Experience:

  • 2018 - Present: ILAW Myanmar Co., Ltd. (Myanmar)  
  • 2019 - Present: I.L. Asia Co., Ltd. (Cambodia)  
  • 2021 - Present: ILAW Laos Co., Ltd. (Laos)  
  • 2023 - Present: ILAW Cambodia Law Office (Cambodia)  
  • 2023 - Present: ILAW Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
  • 2025 - Present: ILAW Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)

Education

  • 2020, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Certified Wellness & Healthcare Business Opportunity for Executives (WHB)
  • 2010 Chulalongkorn University, Master of Arts (Economic Law)
  • 1998 Chulalongkorn University, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Recognitions

Litigation

  • Recognized as Litigation Star for 2024-2025, by Benchmark Litigation.
  • Recognized as one of ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers, by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
  • Ranked in the Silver tier by World Trademark Review (WTR) for the Enforcement and Litigation area in Thailand for 2022-2024.

Intellectual Property

  • Listed Trademark Star for 2024-2025, by IP Stars from Managing IP.
  • Named in the Top 50 list of Asia IP’s Thailand IP Experts in 2021 and has continued his consecutive terms of success in 2022 and 2023.
  • Named in the Top 10 list of Asia IP’s Laos IP Experts in 2023-2024.
  • Named as one of WIPR Leaders 2024-2025, by World Intellectual Property Review.
  • Ranked as Recommended Individual by World Trademark Review (WTR) in Thailand’s Licensing and Transaction area for 2025.
  • Ranked in the Bronze tier by World Trademark Review (WTR) in Thailand’s Prosecution and Strategy area for 2023-2025.
  • Appointed as Trademark Office Practices Committee by the International Trademark Association (INTA), 2021-2023.

Others

  • Granted the awards of Asia Pacific Legal Advisor 2023-2024, in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication to business and industries in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Listed as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring People in Legal Services for 2022, by CIO Views Magazine, October 2022.

Personal Affiliations

Testimonials

Licenses & Certifications

  • Lawyers Council of Thailand, No. 376/2543〔A.D. 2000〕

Publication

  • Co-authored of “2024 Guide for Chinese Enterprises Going Global under the Belt and Road Initiative,” with Beijing Docvit Law Firm.

Practice Areas

Litigation  

  • Dispute settlement
  • Negotiation
  • Civil and criminal litigation
  • Labor case
  • Family case
  • Bankruptcy law

Intellectual Property

  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patent

Corporate & Commercial

  • Corporate establishment
  • Business registration and licensing
  • Legal due diligence
  • Commercial contracts – drafting and reviewing
  • General meeting of listed company arrangement
  • BOI license

Languages

Native Thai, Fluent English