The offering at Baker McKenzie LLP, which stands out for its ‘technical strength and client-first attitude’, is well-regarded for its abilities in an array of complex insurance matters. The team’s workload incorporates advising on regulatory and compliance issues, insurtech, data privacy, and reinsurance matters. Sorachon Boonsong's areas of specialism include advising multinational corporate insurer clients on their entry into or expansion within Thailand. Advising on insurtech, regulation and insurance company M&A transactions are features of Sivapong Viriyabusaya‘s practice. Sumet Orsirivikorn also has noteworthy M&A expertise, as does Ampika Kumar, with both advising on high-stakes and high-value transactions. The four co-helm the group. Additional key members include Amnart Pitakgorn who advises on regulation and capital fund requirements, and Jarae Sithiwong who advises insurance companies on investments, distribution models and various corporate matters.
Insurance in Thailand
Baker McKenzie LLP
Praxisleiter:
Sorachon Boonsong; Sivapong Viriyabusaya; Sumet Orsirivikorn; Ampika Kumar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amnart Pitakgorn; Jarae Sithiwong; Thitapa Haritaworn
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‘Baker McKenzie’s insurance practice has consistently demonstrated a high-level of professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and practical legal insight.‘
‚What sets the team apart is their ability to provide clear, commercially sound advice tailored to complex regulatory environments.‘
‚Their responsiveness and collaborative approach make them a reliable partner for navigating legal challenges. The team’s strength lies in its cross-border capabilities and seamless coordination across jurisdictions, which is particularly valuable for multinational clients. Notably, their commitment to innovation whether through use of legal tech or fostering diversity, reflects a forward-thinking mindset that distinguishes them from other firms.’
Kernmandanten
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Liberty Mutual Insurance, a leading global property and casualty insurer, on the successful sale of its insurance business in Thailand to Chubb.
- Assisting Liberty Mutual in the sale of its insurance business in Vietnam to Chubb, which is expected to be completed in 2026.
DLA Piper
The team at DLA Piper continues to assist an extensive list of Thai and international insurers and brokers, as well as reinsurers, in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Robert Tang spearheads the group and is experienced representing clients in high-value arbitrations and the full range of complex disputes, with a particular specialism in insurance claims as well as energy and construction disputes. Thananan Sangnuan's specialism is in transactional and regulatory cases, including advising insurance companies in M&A, debt restructuring and joint venture contexts, and advising on financial and insurance-related regulation. Pattarapon Lerdpipat harnesses expertise in insurance, fintech and digital assets-related cases. Peter Shelford departed the group in May 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Tang
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Thananan Sangnuan; Pattarapon Lerdpipat
Referenzen
‘They have a good team, everyone is knowledgeable about their job.’
‘They are very knowledgeable; we always get a good and appropriate response to our issues.‘
Kernmandanten
Korean Reinsurance Company
FWD General Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as coverage counsel for a leading reinsurer on a number of high-profile and complex insurance claims arising from Industrial All Risk insurance (IAR), public liability and environmental liability insurance policies.
- Acting for a global insurer on the claims in relation to its financial lines products, including Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance and professional liability insurance.
- Representing one of the bidders for the proposed acquisition of shares in a leading insurance company in Thailand.
Linklaters
The cohort at Linklaters‘ abilities span non-contentious insurance matters in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Corporate transactional specialist Wilailuk Okanurak harnesses particular experience in insurance and heads up the team alongside Sutthipong Koohasaneh. Koohasaneh has noteworthy expertise advising on the full range of corporate transactions and competition matters relating to the insurance sector.
Praxisleiter:
Wilailuk Okanurak; Sutthipong Koohasaneh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pormpong Denchock; Anuwat Trakulmututa
Referenzen
‚They are very innovative in providing legal opinions on insurance practice.‘
‚Their advice is solid and has good legal grounding, and they provide examples and reasoning. They make us feel we are in safe hands.‘
‚Pormpong Denchock shows friendliness and critical thinking, is straight to the point, and provides very helpful advice.‘
Kernmandanten
Allianz
ERGO
Munich Re
Phillip Life Assurance Public Company Limited
Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited
Tilleke & Gibbins
The group at Tilleke & Gibbins' incorporates non-contentious and disputes, in both domestic and cross-border contexts. Its cases range from advising insurers on complex reinsurance contracts, to representing corporate clients in defence of insurance claims of considerable value. The team is co-led by corporate and commercial specialist Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh whose expertise covers insurance and reinsurance cases, and Witchupong Chittchang who specialises in disputes. Additional names to note include Eric Meyer who handles contentious insurance matters, and shipping expert Noppramart Thammateeradaycho.
Praxisleiter:
Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh; Witchupong Chittchang
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eric Meyer; Noppramart Thammateeradaycho
Kernmandanten
AIG
AIA
Swiss Re
Dhipaya Insurance
Marsh PB
MSIG
Prudential
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the client on a data sharing project for all insurers in Thailand.
- Advised AIG with respect to its operations and insurance product offerings in Thailand, as well as in other emerging jurisdictions across Southeast Asia.
- Provided strategic advice to a global loss adjusting company on the restructuring of their entity in Thailand.
Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited
The team at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is well-versed in assisting well-known insurance companies in civil claims and high-profile insurance disputes, as well as in non-contentious regulatory matters. Team head Kay Kian Tan is a dispute resolution specialist whose workload includes advising insurance and reinsurance companies before the Thai Court, as well as civil and administrative courts. Experienced litigator Rachapol Sirikulchit was notably promoted to partner in May 2025. The team in Bangkok collaborates with the Sydney-based cohort.
Praxisleiter:
Kay Kian Tan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rachapol Sirikulchit
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‘They have a great team which supports us, making the work go smoothly without any disruptions.’
‘They were very knowledgeable about the work they were consulting.’
Kernmandanten
Agoda
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Agoda on the potential launch of a range of insurance and non-insurance products in the Thai market, including a number of products in relation to flights, such as baggage recovery assistance and flight cancellation protection.
Chandler Mori Hamada Limited
Chandler Mori Hamada Limited's group is well-equipped to handle various dispute resolution matters, including representing its corporate clients in insurance related arbitrations and claims relating to life, fire and general risk insurance policies. The team is overseen by Nathee Silacharoen who is experienced in arbitration and litigation contexts, and Tawatchai Boonmayapan who represents domestic and foreign clients across an array of disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Nathee Silacharoen; Tawatchai Boonmayapan
Siam Premier International Law Office Limited
Siam Premier International Law Office Limited‘s offering is well-placed to advise on matters spanning insurance claims made regarding property damage, third-party liability, contractors’ risk and cyber crime. Further, the team regularly handles corporate insurance and reinsurance cases for its clientele. The team is co-led by Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, who is experienced in issues impacting multinational corporations, Tassanu Chutikanon and Suraphon Rittipongchusit whose workload includes the drafting and negotiating bancassurance agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Chatchavej Chitvarakorn; Tassanu Chutikanon; Suraphon Rittipongchusit
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tanita Vattanodorn; Sukollapak Klungmontri
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‘They are knowledgeable and provide good client service.’
‘Very professional and keen.’
‘Tassanu Chutikanon and Sukollapak Klungmontri have good insurance knowledge and always respond clearly.‘
Kernmandanten
Bangkok Insurance PCL
Dhipaya Insurance PCL
Direct Asia
AXA Insurance PCL
Muang Thai Insurance PCL
HDI Global SE
The Viriyah Insurance PCL
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Dhipaya Insurance PCL, Bangkok Insurance PCL and the insured in connection with litigation proceedings concerning damage to a fuel pipeline arising from construction activities.
- Advising a Thai insurer in defence of arbitration proceedings in connection with claims concerning the collapse of an underground pipeline.
- Advising Dhipaya Insurance PCL and Viriyah Insurance PCL in relation to professional indemnity policy coverage in connection with medical malpractice claims.