Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Thailand) Limited‘s team was bolstered in May 2024 with the arrival of Pariyapol Kamolsilp from Kudun & Partners. Kamolsilp now co-leads the practice alongside Warathorn Wongsawangsiri and Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon.

The ‘very well-rounded’ group at Baker McKenzie LLP is experienced in assisting its roster of clients on the range of labour and employment issues, including cases regarding global mobility, workforce restructuring, gender pay claims, and harassment in the workplace. Suriyong Tungsuwan heads up the team, handling complex advisory and disputes work that spans the breadth of industry sectors. Theeranit Pongpanarat's varied workload includes fraud, discrimination and harassment investigations. Employment and immigration specialist Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is another key name in the team. ‘Renowned litigator’ Chaiporn Supvoranid's expertise includes representing company clients in high-profile labour union disputes, including those involving strike action. Pisut Attakamol has particular capabilities in cross-border disputes.

The team at Tilleke & Gibbins is well equipped to assist well-known names across various sectors on the gamut of labour and employment matters, in both advisory and contentious contexts. Chusert Supasitthumrong has expertise handling the range of disputes and negotiations for prominent names, while Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut's area of specialism is advising on the remit of non-contentious cases, including assisting with the strategic and operational aspects of staffing plans. The pair co-helm the team. Nuanchun Somboonvinij is experienced in assisting clients with the array of employment matters. Dusita Khanijou's work includes advising on employment agreements, terminations, work rules and regulations, and employee benefits matters.

DLA Piper's workload spans the full range of domestic and cross-jurisdictional employment matters, from advising its sector-spanning client roster on day-to-day employment issues, to handling complex disputes and investigations regarding unions, visas and work permits, amongst other issues. The team is headed up by Komson Suntheeraporn, who assists multinational corporations on the plethora of employment issues, including data privacy-related issues. Natnicha Nakhwan specialises in disputes and arbitrations.

Commercial litigation, white-collar crime and labour disputes all feature in Kudun & Partners' contentious labour and employment workload. The firm also has a vast non-contentious practice in the space. Seasoned litigator Niruch Winiyakul handles labour disputes for both domestic and international clients in the finance, transportation, automotive and banking sectors, amongst many others. ‘Exceptional professional’ Thanyaluck Thongrompo is another key senior contact, with a strong focus on the advisory side.

Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited's capabilities range from handling all aspects of employee contracts, to advising on terminations and redundancies, to representing employers from various industry sectors in complex unfair dismissal claims. The triumvirate at the helm are corporate and commercial specialist Piroon Saengpakdee; Supawat Srirungruang, who is experienced handling litigation, as well as government and internal investigations; and Ittichai Prasongprasit, who has expertise in a wide variety of labour and employment disputes.

According to clients, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners harnesses ‘the sophistication of a top international firm, paired with unmatched local insight’. Its complex workload for well-known clients ranges from labour disputes relating to voluntary resignations and unpaid leave, to unfair terminations, to breaches of duty by senior management staff. Sakchai Limsiripothong specialises in labour disputes and internal investigations, and heads the practice alongside the ‘remarkably hands-on’ Phatsawat Siwawej and Akaraporn Kulvijit. Notably, Parada Saibua arrived from DLA Piper in July 2025.

Chandler Mori Hamada Limited's workload includes defending employers in termination, unfair dismissal, fraud and breach of contract claims, amongst many others. Dispute resolution specialist Nathee Silacharoen oversees the group and has experience representing multinational as well as domestic companies. Chisako Takaya is also recommended, as is Ratthai Kamolwarin, whose expertise straddles the corporate and commercial, IP and employment arenas.

ES Counsel‘s team handles a range of employment disputes, from those regarding unfair dismissal to complex pay claims. Kreangkrai Jiamboonsri specialises in labour management and relations. Weerayuth Sajjaphanroj is a key name to note, as is Ekawat Piriyawarasakul, who specialises in assisting automotive, consumer and logistics sector clients, in particular. The team’s labour disputes strength was further bolstered in April 2025 by the arrival of former Justice in the Research Division of the Supreme Court of Thailand, Worathep Chuesunthonsophon.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd‘s team is led by personal data protection and labour and employment specialist Chanakarn Boonyasith, who harnesses experience handling advisory and contentious work, including negotiating agreements and settlements, interviewing employees and handling whistleblowing matters. Pitchabsorn Whangruammit assists Boonyasith on the array of complex cases.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited's team defends its employer clients against claims of unfair dismissal, unfair treatment and pay disputes, amongst other issues. It also advises on non-contentious issues. Rawat Chomsri represents large-scale domestic employers, as well as multinational companies, and harnesses specialisms in the aviation and energy sectors. Chomsri heads up the team alongside Sumit Masrungson, and dispute resolution and litigation specialist Somchai Yungkarn.

KPMG Law Thailand assists its clients with the drafting and negotiation elements of complex employment contracts, as well as providing advice on employment-related compliance, tax and ESOP issues. Threenuch Bunruangthaworn assists international clients with employee transfers and advises on compliance matters, while team head Kannika Boontaim's specialisms are in compliance and strategic alignment, and in advising on the tax aspects of employment matters.