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Profile:

Pollawat focuses mainly on intellectual property and international law. He has extensive knowledge in all aspect of intellectual property laws. He specializes in all IP matters namely trademark, industrial design, invention patent and copyright including prosecution, opposition, counterstatement and appeal.
His current practice is mainly focused on reviewing and advising clients on Trademark License Agreement, Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA), Confidentiality Agreement, Distribution Agreement, Co-Existence Agreement (for overseas cases) and other agreements concerning intellectual property as needed.

Education:

- D.P.A. (Doctor of Public Administration Program), Bangkok Thonburi University, Bangkok, 2023
- LL.M. in International Law, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2004
- LL.B. (Business Law), Assumption University, 2003

MEMBERSHIP:

- Thai Bar Association
- Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Licensed Notarial Services Attorney
- Registered Patent Agent

Publication:

- Main-author of “Innovative Disruption Era Implementation in Providing Services in Bangkok Metropolis,” published in Journal of MCU Phetchaburi Review, 6(2) (2023, Jul – Dec).
- Co-author of “Problems Related to Procurement by Specific Methods in accordance with the Procurement and Inventory Management Act B.E. 2560,’ published in Journal of Suvarnabhumi Institute of Technology (Humanities and Social Sciences), 6(1) (2020, Jan – Jun).

Legal Work Experience:

Present: Partner at ILAWASIA Co., Ltd.
2012- 2023: Managing Partner at Law Republic Limited.
2011 – 2012: Partner at ILAW Advocates & Solicitors Ltd.
2008 – 2011: Senior Associate at Apisith & Alliances Ltd.
2005 – 2008: Patent and Trademark Attorney at Vidon & Partners
2005: Trademark Attorney at Frank International Co., Ltd.

Professional Affiliations:

February 2024 – Present: Counsellor to the Senator of Thailand (Dr. Pholdej Pinprateep)
May 2023 – Present: Intellectual Property Committee, Eastern Science Park, Burapha University.
August 2022 – Present: Honorary Expert, National Innovation Agency, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation of Thailand
August 2022 – Present: Promotional and Support Committee of the Research and Innovation, National Research Council of Thailand
May 2022 – Present: PDPA Advisory, School of Architecture, Art, and Design, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
April 2022 – Present : President of Legal Development and Assistance for SMEs Committee, The Federation Thai SMEs
Guest lecturer at College of Management, Mahidol University on the topic of Strategic Marketing Management and speaker for International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) on the topic of “Intellectual Property Rights in International Trade: Tools for enhancing export growth”.

Practice Areas:

Intellectual Property
Corporate and Commercial

Languages:

Fluent and literatein Thai and English,conversant in Chaozhou (Tae-chew)

Accredition:

The first lawyer who officially authorized by the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand to study on the advantages and disadvantages of Thailand in accession to the Hague Agreement concerning Industrial Design (Geneva Act 1999).

Recognition:

Named in the Top 50 list of Asia IP’s Thailand IP Experts in 2024.
Recognized in the WIPR Leaders 2024, by WIPR Magazine.

MR. KETTHAI PREECHARIDHIRONG

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Membership:

Lawyer council of Thailand, 2022
Thai Bar Association, 2023

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation

MS. Viphavanh
SYHARATH

Associate / Corporate Lawyer

ILAWLAOS@ILAWASIA.COM

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

EXPERIENCE:

2020 – Present : ILAW LAOS CO., LTD.

RECOGNITION:

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

PUBLICATION:

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.

AWARD:

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”.

Language:

Laos, English, Thai

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

MR. Somphob
Rodboon

Managing Partner

ILAWCAMBODIA@ILAWASIA.COM

Profile:

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.

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)

MEMBERSHIP:

- 2000 Lawyers Council of Thailand (Reg No. 376/2543)

Legal Work Experience:

2011-Present ILAWASIA, Managing Partner
2003-Present S.S. Inter Corporation Limited, Managing Director
2002-2003 Chulalongkorn University Asset Management, Litigation Lawyer
2001-2002 Advance Inter Law Limited, Associate

Practice Areas:

Litigation:

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

Intellectual Property:

Trademark, Copyright and Patent

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.

Recognition:

Appointed as Trademark Office Practices Committee by the International Trademark Association (INTA), 2021-2023
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.
Ranked as the WTR1000 Recommended Individual for the Enforcement and Litigation area in Thailand for 2022 and continue his success for consecutive term in 2023. Additionally, received the first-ever bronze tier ranking in Thailand’s Prosecution and Strategy area for 2023.
The October 2022 issue of CIO Views Magazine listed Somphob Rodboon as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring People in Legal Services for 2022.

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.

MS. DAVANH BOUNMEESAI

Consultant

Profile:

Davanh is a seasoned Lao Lawyer, bringing over 12 years of expertise to her role as a vital member of the management team at the Lao Bar Association. Concurrently, she serves as a trusted consultant within her firm. With a comprehensive background in legal matters, Davanh specializes in offering sound legal counsel and adeptly representing both individuals and legal entities in a diverse array of civil and criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Lao PDR. Throughout her career, Davanh has demonstrated proficiency in navigating a spectrum of legal issues, including but not limited to contracting violations, debt disputes, inheritance disputes, family case, embezzlement cases, drug-related cases, and instances of cheque misuse. Her dedication to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law has earned her a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and unwavering advocacy on behalf of her clients. Davanh’s commitment to excellence, coupled with her deep-rooted understanding of Lao legal frameworks, positions her as a trusted authority in her field. Whether negotiating settlements or diligently representing clients in litigation proceedings, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of favorable outcomes. Davanh’s invaluable contributions to both the legal profession and the community underscore her status as a respected legal practitioner in Lao PDR.

Education:

1987 Bachelor of Law, Hanoi University, Vietnam

Membership:

Lao Bar Association

Language:

Laos, Vietnamese

Work Experiences:

1988-2019 Technique Officer for Lao Government
2010-2022 Lawyer, the Position of Management Team at Lao Bar Association

MS. Makara UM

Associate (Cambodia)

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Cambodian Mekong University, 2016

Membership:

EXPERIENCE:

2023 – Present : ILAW CAMBODIA LAW OFFICE

Languages:

Native Khmer, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

IP and Corporate

MR. Tanadee
Pantumkomon

Partner

Profile:

Tanadee has a broad range of experience, spanning labor, tax, pharmaceutical law, medical law, cannabis law and transactional law. He regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, project finance, power projects, petroleum developments, and has worked on litigation in the telecommunications sector. His work on petroleum, mining, and construction contracts has given him a deep understanding of Thailand’s environmental laws. He also has expertise in taxation and has worked with clients on matters related to land taxes, customs duties, and tax planning for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts. He regularly lectures at various academic institutions, including Chulalongkorn University and Prince Songkla University.

Education:

- LL.M., Harvard Law School (United States), 2009
- LL.M. in International Taxation, New York University School of Law (United States), 2008
- LL.B. (Gold Medal, ranked 1st in class and First Class Honors), Chulalongkorn University, 2006

MEMBERSHIP:

- Member, Thai Bar Association
- Member, Harvard Law School Association of Thailand
- Licensed Notarial Services Attorney
- Qualified Labor Relations Counsel, Ministry of Labor, Department of Welfare and Labor Protection

Legal Work Experience:

2021 – 2023: CEO at Salus Bioceutical (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
2019 – 2021: Counsel at Tilleke & Gibbins
2018 – 2019: Partner at The Phenomena Limited
2016 – 2018 : Senior Associate at Chandler MHM Limited.
2015 – 2016: Associate at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
2009 – 2015: Associate at Chandler MHM Limited.
January – May 2016 (Secondment) In-House Counsel: Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand.
2006 – 2007: Associate at Baker & McKenzie Ltd.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

2009 – Present: Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Law, Special Lecturer on Petroleum Law, Project Finance, and Legal Writing
January – May 2016 (Secondment) In-House Counsel: Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand
2010 – 2016: International College of Rajamangala University of Technology, Special Lecturer on International Business Law and International Finance and Banking
2009 – 2016: Prince Songkla University, Special Lecturer on tax and merger and acquisition laws
Not for Sale Foundation (Anti-Human Trafficking NGO), Legal Council

PUBLICATION:

Co-author of “Doing Business, Making a Difference for Entrepreneurs” (2010 & 2011), a co-publication of the World Bank and International Finance Corporation.
Author of multiple articles in PTIT Focus, a publication of the Petroleum Institute of Thailand, about oil and gas law and emerging environmental issues.

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate and Commercial, M&A, and Tax

LANGUAGE:

Native Thai, Fluent English

MS. THANAPHA PHETKEEREESKUL

Senior Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

IP

Ms. Nannapas
Phatcharakeatkanok

Senior Associate(Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Ms. Kridtaporn
Sirisereephap

Senior Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

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

Education:

LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2013

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Ms. Kanyamol
Phupapeiw

Senior Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

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

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Recognition :

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

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.

MR. AKKARIN THANONATHICHAJ

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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

Education:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR. WACHINOROT SILADET

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

Mr. GENSEI OHAMA

Attorney-at-Law

JapanDesk@ILAWASIA.COM

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

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

Languages:

Native Japanese, and Fluent English

PUBLICATIONS:

“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

Practice Areas:

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

MR. PHURIDECH TANGTHIENTHONG

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2021

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR. Sittipan
Tipsangwan

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, 2016

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Enforcement & Execution

MR. Natthavut Somboonsilp

(Associate)

Profile:

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.

Education:

B.A., Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, 2006

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Enforcement & Execution

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.

MR. Chestha
Saributr

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2017

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Enforcement & Execution

MR. Thongchai
Kutumerongkul

Associate

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

Education:

LL.B., Dhonburi Rajabhat University, 2012

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Enforcement & Execution

MS. Chatchaya Poonvit

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2020

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2023

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MS. Sasima Jantarajit

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

Publications:

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

MS. BUCHANEEYA BURANAKATE

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

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

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation

MR. THANAT PITANON

Senior Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

IP

MS. PANNAPAT BOONPULE

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2020

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation

MS. PAKJIRA EKPOONSUP

Senior Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercia

MS. SUPAPIT BUSPRACHONG

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR.PIRAKIT KAIKAEW

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation

MS. PAERWA YAKONGKO

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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

Membership:

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2564

Languages:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation

MS. THAMOLWAN INSAWANG

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

IP

MS. SUWISA SUKLAMOON

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2022

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MS. THANATTA MUENCHAI

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2013

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation
Dispute Resolution

MS. JUTHATHIP SINGHAKLANGPOL

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

Juthathip Singhaklangpol 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. She has settled disputes and supervised any agreements and regulations.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015
Thai Bar Association, 2016

Education:

LL.B., Kasetsart University, Thailand 2013
LL.M., International Trade and Commercial Law, Durham University, United Kingdom 2019
LL.M., International Tax Law, King’s College London, United Kingdom 2020

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation

Ms. Kamonchanok Phonbut

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2564

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2561

Languages:

Practice Areas:

MR. SUPHAKAMONCHAI VICHAINTHONG

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

Education:

LL.B., Kasetsart University, 2020

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

IP

MR. TANAWAT DECHAANANTASUB

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2018

Languages:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation

Ms. Htar Su May

Senior Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

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

Language:

Myanmar, English

Practice Areas:

Intellectual Property
Employment & Labour

MR. ARUN LAKDAN

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR. TAMMANOON RIANMUANG

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2021

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2013

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR. Phenhnung
Thabthimthong

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

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

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2016

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

MS. THANAPHORN KAEWSUKKO

Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2020

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

Mr.Sakda
Srivichai

Senior Associate

Profile:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2011

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2009

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

MS. Jessupa
Na Pomphet

Senior Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

Education:

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

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Ms. Kodchakorn Malakum

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Thai Bar Association, 2562
Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2563

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2561

Languages:

Practice Areas:

MS. Vanisha
Chaidee

Senior Associate (Corporate)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

Education:

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

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

PRACTICE AREAS:

Intellectual Property

MS. Jessupa
Na Pomphet

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

Education:

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

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

MR. Verarit
Klawchit

Chinese Based Clients

Profile:

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).

Education:

Legal Work Experience:

Practice Areas:

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.

Ms. Chanunkan
Panchan

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Thai Bar Association, 2019
Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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.

Ms. Kanda
Peaykumpa

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Thai Bar Association, 2018
Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2017

Education:

LL.B., Rangsit University, 2014

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,

Mr. Narupanart
Keawmongkolchai

Associate

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyer Council of Thailand, 2020
Thai Bar Association, 2019

Education:

LL.B., Dhonburi Rajabhat University, 2017

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Ms.Piyatida
Arinchaipairoj

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

Education:

LL.B., Mae Fah Luang University, 2015

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Mr. Teeruth
Tangnu

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

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

Education:

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

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation
including but not limited to practices of labor law, family
law, corporate and commercial law, bankruptcy law,

MR. Jatuporn
Nunkuntod

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2012

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

IP Enforcement & Execution

MR. Watcharid
Chiravichitchai

Associate (Litigation)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019
Thai Bar Association, 2019

Education:

LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2018

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Ms.Sirintorn
Kamonlert

Associate

Profile:

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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2016

LANGUAGES:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

MR. Wichet
Madsomboon

Associate

Profile:

Education:

2014 Lawyers Council of Thailand
2010 Dhonburi Rajabhat University, Master of Laws (LL.B)

Legal Work Experience:

Mr. Piyawat
Thirajitto

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019

Education:

LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, 2015

Languages:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial
Immigration

MR. Thanadetch
Aungkanawin

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.M., in International Business Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, U.S.A., 2017
LL.B., Ramkhamheang University, 2014
Bachelor of Laws – Ramkhamhaeng University (2014)
Master of Laws in International Business – Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2017)

Experience:

2017-2019 Trademark Associate, SCL LAW GROUP

Languages:

English (Fluent), Thai (Native)

Practice Areas:

Intellectual Property

Panida
Akarakulpriya

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2017

Experience:

2018-2019 Corporate Lawyer, SBC International Law Associates Co.,Ltd.

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English, Basic French

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial

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.

Mr. Natthavut
Somboonsilp

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

Suan Dusit University, 2006

Language:

Native Thai

Practice Areas:

IP Enforcement & Execution

Ms.Wint Thandar Aung

Associate (Commercial & Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Education:

LL.B. (The Dagon University, 2012),
LL.M. (The Dagon University, 2016)

Language:

Myanmar, English

Practice Areas:

Corporate and Commercial
Employment and Labour
Intellectual Property

MR. Kyaw Zin Soe

Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator

Profile:

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.

Education:

Language:

Myanmar, Thai

Practice Areas:

Intellectual Property

Ms. Aye Aye Mon

Adminstrative & Accounting Officer

Profile:

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.

Education:

B.Com (Yangon University of Economics , 2013),

Language:

Myanmar, English

Practice Areas:

Intellectual Property
Administration& Accounting

MS. Tatchaporn
Natprasertkul

Senior Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Barrister-at-Law – Thai Bar Association (2008)
Thai Notary Public – Lawyers Council of Thailand (2017)

Education:

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Thammasat University (2007)
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property (Merit) – University of Edinburgh (2011)
Master of Laws in International Commercial Law – University College London (2012)

Language:

English (Fluent), Thai (Native)

litigation:

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation

Corporate and commercial:

Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due

MS. Warisara
Salangam

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

Bachelor of Laws – Thammasat University (2014)

Language:

English (Fluent), Thai (Native)

litigation:

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation

Corporate and commercial:

Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due

MR. Dhanasun
Chumchuay

Associate

Profile:

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.

Education:

Certificat Supérieur de Droit Français et Européen – Université Panthéon-Assas (2009)
Bachelor of Laws in Law with French Law (Honours) – University College London (2010)

Language:

English (Fluent), Thai (Native), French (Professional)

litigation:

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation

Corporate and commercial:

Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due

MS. Patcharin
Klongphajonkit

IP Coordinator

LITIGATION@ILAWASIA.COM

Profile:

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.

Education:

Language:

Languages: English (Fluent), Thai (Native)

litigation:

Dispute settlement, negotiation, civil and criminal litigation

Corporate and commercial:

Corporate establishment, business registration, legal due

MS. Saowaluck
Lamlert

Partner

Profile:

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

MS. Chananya
Yongmunkongkul

Associate (Corporate & Commercial)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2019

Education:

LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, 2018

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate & Commercial

MS. Nattaya
Mahakunakorn

Senior Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2015

Education:

LL.B., Thammasat University, 2014
Barrister-at-law of The Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association, 2016

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

MS. Visouda
VIENGPASEUTH

Administrative Officer

Education:

Bachelor Degree (Finance and Banking), 2016

Language:

Laos, English, Thai.

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate

MS. Cheang Huyching

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Education:

Bachelor of Law, Royal University of Law and Economics, 2019
Education Program, Nagoya University Research and Education Center of Japan Law, Cambodia, 2019
Completed English for Business, CAMASEAN Institute, 2019

Language:

Native Cambodian, Fluent English

PRACTICE AREAS:

Intellectual Property

MS. Patthariya
Sirinunthaphapakorn

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Notarial Services Attorney, 2020
• Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2014

Education:

LL.B., Kasetsart University, 2012

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

PRACTICE AREAS:

MS. YONTITA
SRIMAWIN

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Thai Bar Association, 2015

Education:

LL.B., Siam University, 2012

Language:

Native Thai

PRACTICE AREAS:

MS. Vanisha
Chaidee

Associate (Intellectual Property)

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2018

Education:

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

Language:

Native Thai, Fluent English

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate & Commercial

Ms. Piranya
Sitprasert

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Notarial Service Attorney, 2563
Thai Bar Association, 2564
Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2561

Education:

LL.B., Kasetsart University, 2561

Languages:

Practice Areas:

Ms. Sneha Chawla

Associate

Profile:

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.

Membership:

Notarial Service Attorney, 2562
Lawyers Council of Thailand, 2563

Education:

LL.M. Thammasat University, 2563
LL.B., Assumption University, 2559

Languages:

Practice Areas:

Mr. Kittisak Wuttirawat

Paralegal