Somphob Rodboon
(Managing Partner)
• 2011-Present ILAWASIA, Managing Partner
• 2003-Present S.S. Inter Corporation Limited, Managing Director
(Managing Partner)
• 2011-Present ILAWASIA, Managing Partner
• 2003-Present S.S. Inter Corporation Limited, Managing Director
Chananya Yongmunkongkul is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience working with corporate transaction, foreign business license, investment promotion, real estate, drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts i.e. shareholder agreement, licensing agreement, entertainment production agreement and employment agreement. She also has experience in the intellectual property matters for both domestic and international clients.
Nannapas Phatcharakeatkanok is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience working with corporate transaction, foreign business license, investment promotion, real estate, drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts i.e. shareholder agreement, licensing agreement, entertainment production agreement and employment agreement. She also has experience in the intellectual property matters for both domestic and international clients.
Nattaya is senior associate in intellectual property group. She has comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property matters i.e. patent, design, petty patent, trademark and copyright. For trademark matters, she handles both Thailand and overseas trademark portfolio management including registration, opposition, cancellation, drafting an appeal and sending cease-and-desist letters. She is highly experienced in patent matters as well, mainly focuses on filing and prosecution of patent, particularly PCT national phase application and national application, petty patent and design. Furthermore, she also has extensive experience in reviewing designs drawing. Her expertise is also including copyright matters, she provides advice on copyright registration in Thailand. Presently, she assists both Thai and foreign clients on IP prosecutions and enforcement including sending C&D letters.
Somphob is highly notable litigator and also a Managing Partner of the firm. Through his various experiences in the legal fields over ten years, he has represented a number of multinational and local private sector companies and practiced as a professional litigator for matters relating to arbitration, dispute resolution, bankruptcy cases, labour disputes, as well as construction dispute resolution which makes him an ideal litigator for any clients.
Furthermore, he is also capable of equipped handling corporate and commercial, intellectual property, labour, and real estate matters professionally.
Dispute settlement, Negotiation, Civil and criminal litigation, Labor case, Family case, and Bankruptcy law
Trademark, Copyright and Patent
Corporate establishment, Business registration and licensing, Legal due diligence, Commercial contracts – drafting and reviewing, General meeting of listed company arrangement, and BOI license.
Corporate and Commercial:
Corporate establishment, Business registration and licensing, Legal due diligence, Commercial contracts – drafting and reviewing, General meeting of listed company arrangement, and BOI license.
Kittisak is a Paralegal in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He 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.
Kamonchanok is a Lawyer Clerk 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.
Kodchakorn is a Lawyer Clerk 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.
Sneha is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters including corporate registration, VAT registration, immigration and work permit services, business licensing, business investment promotion, commercial contract drafting and legalization. She also has experience as a legal translator.
Yontita Srimawin 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.
Patthariya 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.
Mr. Vicheka Lay advises domestic and foreign clients, especially the multi-national corporations on all aspects of laws and regulations, relating to investing in and doing business in Cambodia, including registration, investment licensing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), setting up special economic zone, intellectual property, corporate, tax compliance and settlement, as well as offshore banking.
Mr. Lay has also advised on M&A matters for the gaming, financial and the telecommunication sectors. He used to serve as an advisor to Cambodia’s general consulate in Chongqing, Mainland China, as an e-commerce consultant for Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, and as the legal manager for garment factories in Cambodia.
Associate (Intellectual Property)
Miss. Cheang Huyching is a legal associate at law, admitted to practice Intellectual Property law in Cambodia. As a Trade Mark legal associate, her role regularly advises on trade mark law and acts as an agent for the purpose of applying for and obtaining trade mark registrations. Her role also assist clients in selecting new trademarks and ensuring that the chosen trade mark is both capable and available for registration. Moreover, she practices as an assistant for legal advices on contract matter for the sale purchase agreement and dispute solution.
Administrative Officer
Corporate Lawyer
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.
Jessupa is an associate in intellectual property group. She has experienced with several intellectual property matters and handled all those matters professionally with her remarkably expertise. She 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. In her current role, as an associate, Jessupa has focused on intellectual Property in both domestic and international cases. This is why Jessupa is one of the most qualified associate who is able to help clients make business decisions with completeness.
Vanisha is an associate in intellectual property practice group. Her main practice has focused on trademark registration in both Thailand and overseas. Her impeccable qualifications and experiences can ensure that all the clients will receive effective and pragmatic advices which can help clients find the perfect solution.
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.
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.
Associate
Somphob’s practice focuses mainly on corporate and commercial issues, litigation and
dispute resolution, and real estate. He is one of the outstanding litigator in various fields of
law i.e. criminal, intellectual property, international trade, labor and bankruptcy.
Associate (Corporate & Commercial)
Piyawat Thirajitto is an associate in the corporate governance practice group. He assists multinational and domestic clients on corporate-commercial transactions. He has an experience in Immigration and Ministry of Labour and Social Development. His expertise includes advising on foreign direct investment, industry and labour, trade, taxation, corporate, commercial and real estate matters.
A perfectionist millennial with commanding knowledge of the Thai IP system, Thanadetch’s advice to clients is always delivered with precision and a distinctive sensitivity to each client’s contemporary business needs. From his past roles in a highly notable Thai IP firm, Thanadetch has become well-seasoned in all areas of Thai trademark protection including searches, filings, assignments, renewals, oppositions, cancellations and appeals, with an added focus on copyright protection. In his current role, Thanadetch handles all stages of trademark protection in Thailand and beyond – for clients in all shapes and sizes.
Panida Narmpung is an associate in the corporate practice group. She has extensive experience working with corporate transaction, foreign business license, investment promotion, real estate, drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts i.e. shareholder agreement, licensing agreement, entertainment production agreement and employment agreement.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Natthavut Somboonsilp is an associate in the IP Enforcement & Execution practice group. He has extensive experience on legal executive specializing in investigate property, enforcement process and eviction process.
Associate (Commercial & Intellectual Property)
Wint Thandar Aung is an associate in ILAW Myanmar’s Office and specializes in commercial matters and intellectual property.Wint is well experienced in conducting legal research, providing company establishment and secretary services to clients and registering of trademarks.
She has gained insight into the workings of Myanmar’s Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and she is frequently sought for her advice on regulatory affairs such as licensing, regulatory compliance, and import/export matters.She is not only working on corporate and commercial matters but also she assists her intellectual property clients with various intellectual property rights services.
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
Kyaw Zin Soe is an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator in ILAW Myanmar’s Office. He is responsible for all manners of work related to the protection, enforcement, of Intellectual Property and conducting counterfeit product market surveys across the country. He has well-experienced conducting counterfeit products around Myanmar.
Paralegal
Htar Su May is a paralegal at ILAW Myanmar’s Office. Her work covers all matter of work related to the intellectual property in Myanmar, including preparing and submitting declarations of trademark ownership, preparing cautionary notices for newspaper publication, and working and negotiating with Government Departments.
Prior to joining iLaw Advocates & Solicitors, she worked at other international firm in Yangon and she has represented clients in IP matters.
Adminstrative & Accounting Officer
Aye Aye Mon is an Administrative and Accountant Officer in Myanmar Office. She is responsible for all accounting and company management matters. Before joining us, Aye Aye accumulated valuable experience as an administrative officer at other international firms in Myanmar. She has ample experience assisting lawyers with government relations and company registrations.
One of the rare species who began her legal career with a determination to specialise in IP – in all national and international dimensions of IP – Tatchaporn has worked in Thai and international firms, handling matters for clients from all over the world. She is highly experienced in all stages of trademark protection from providing pre-filing advice through to appeals, oppositions, cancellations, licensing agreements and enforcement, which led several major clients to entrust her with the management of their local and global trademark portfolios. Equally capable in terms of patent and design enforcement and copyright protection, Tatchaporn, as a qualified barrister, is no stranger to court actions.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
Warisara handles all stages of trademark protection in Thailand and beyond. Through her past experiences as an associate in two major multinational IP firms, Warisara advises clients with a deep understanding of the Thai trademark system. Be it a trademark search, application filing, assignment, renewal, opposition, cancellation or appeal, her meticulous yet pragmatic approach helps ensure efficiency of IP solutions. This is why Warisara has become the go-to trademark attorney for large corporations and dynamic start-ups alike.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
Dhanasun advises local and international clients on trademark and other IP matters in Thailand, Southeast Asia and far beyond. With a multicultural background and all-rounded interests, he helps clients make business decisions involving their IP portfolios with precision, completeness and a little shot of flair. From his past roles as an associate in Thai and multinational firms, Dhanasun also continues to work on specialised areas of IP law, which includes advising clients on GI protection in Southeast Asia and helping them to prepare for the newly-enacted Myanmar Trademark Law.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
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Patcharin handles client enquiries and coordinates client communications for large-scale portfolios. Having served for severals years as IP Coordinator in Thai and multinational firms, Patcharin plays her pivotal role in our team with effectiveness, sensitivity to clients’ needs and attention to detail. Patcharin has acquired a vast practical knowledge of trademark protection in Thailand and beyond, which means she has an arsenal of weaponry to spearhead the preparative, investigative and research functions of our IP Team.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
Saowaluck’s stint in Intellectual Property law spans two decades. After co-heading the IP Practice Group of a high-profile, well-respected Thai law firm, Saowaluck went on to oversee the Thailand operations of a multinational IP firm, managing several key client accounts in both positions. Her profound understanding of the Thai legal system and practice is only equalled by her steadfastness where clients’ business needs are concerned. A registered Thai Patent Attorney and a registered Thai Notary Public fluent in both English and Thai, Saowaluck has twenty years of experience in handling and managing a broad range of IP matters, from trademark prosecution to patent enforcement, for clients in all shapes and sizes. It is with good reasons that the international press calls her a “versatile IP maven”.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
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.
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.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Sirintorn Kamonlert 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.
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.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Sakda Srivichai is an associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group. He advises on disputes in both civil and criminal matters including labour disputes, bankruptcy, intellectual property, international trade and legal execution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
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.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Chanunkan Panchan 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, business reorganization, corporate, real estate, intellectual property.
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Chinese Based Clients
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).
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
Piranya is an associate in the corporate group. She has extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters including corporate registration, VAT registration, legalization, immigration and work permit services, business licensing, business investment promotion and commercial contract drafting.
Vanisha is an associate in corporate and commercial practice group. She has an experience in various areas, i.e. 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 to domestic and international clients.
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.
Partner
Somporn has 20 years’ experience for practicing intellectual property for both domestic and overseas clients. Somporn’s experience includes handling contentious and noncontentious trademark prosecution, giving advice on protection of other intellectual property matters, i.e., copyright, trade secret, domain name, geographical indication, patent, trade name, intellectual property enforcement, intellectual property litigation, customs related IP matters, Intellectual Property Management for Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”).
litigation:
Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,
Corporate and commercial:
Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due
diligence, commercial contracts drafting and reviewing,
general meeting of listed company arrangement, BOI.
