Witchaphon Techasawatwit

Senior Associate

Bangkok

Witchaphon is a senior associate in the litigation and arbitration practice group.

Witchaphon serves as a senior associate in the disputes practice group, offering sophisticated legal counsel on a wide range of contentious matters. His capability is particularly strong in commercial disputes, where he skilfully manages large construction project disagreements through litigation, class actions, arbitration, and various alternative dispute resolution methods, both internationally and domestically. Witchaphon's extensive experience spans numerous industries, including construction and engineering, hospitality, real estate, banks and financial services, energy, consumer, and TMT.

His advisory capabilities encompass both contentious and non-contentious matters, addressing issues in both domestic and international contexts. With a strategic approach and a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks, Witchaphon empowers clients to navigate the intricacies of dispute resolution with confidence and clarity.

Memberships

Member, The Thai Bar Under the Royal Patronage
Lawyers License, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage

Experience & capabilities

Selected matters

a progressive real estate company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in a complex dispute involving multiple litigation lawsuits and an international arbitration under the ICC Rules in relation to a construction of one of the largest real estate projects in Thailand. The amount in dispute was over US$ 600 million
a subsidiary of one of the largest global construction and engineering companies in a dispute in relation to a construction agreement for a project in Thailand worth approximately THB 1,800 million
one of the largest property developers listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) whose portfolio is worth proximately THB 13,800 million in total, in a dispute in relation to a construction agreement for the several projects in Thailand
a publicly listed real estate developer in a dispute in relation to a construction agreement for one of the largest global chained-brand hotels valued at US$ 400 million
one of the largest cement and building material companies in Southeast Asia in a potential international arbitration with regard to a breach of the joint venture agreement for the amount of approximately US$ 500 million under ICC Rules in Singapore
a state-owned oil and gas company and one of the largest corporations in Thailand in connection with an administrative construction litigation involving a breach of a construction agreement of the second-largest gas pipeline in Thailand. The Central Administrative Court rules in favour of the client by awarding over THB 6.4 billion in damages
a publicly listed construction company in ICC arbitration arising from the wrongful termination of a subcontract agreement in relation to the construction of a UHV plant project. The total amount in dispute was approximately THB 350 million
a large publicly listed real estate developer in a dispute in relation to a construction agreement for several projects in Thailand
Southeast Asia’s prominent cement and construction company in an international arbitration with regard to a breach of the joint venture agreement for the amount worth approximately US$ 400 million under ICC Rules in Singapore
one of the largest brewery and distribution companies in Southeast Asia in a potential international arbitration with regard to a breach of the joint venture agreement for the amount of approximately US$ 250 million under SIAC Rules at Singapore International Arbitration Centre
a major Thai conglomerate in an international arbitration under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce concerning shareholder disputes over the acquisition of shares in a major renewable energy business in Thailand. The disputed amount was over US$ 350 million
a leading distributor of lifestyle accessories in Thailand in an international arbitration with regard to a breach of the sale agreement under SIAC Rules in Singapore
a listed Japanese holding company for finance businesses and its Singapore subsidiary in relation to a class action lawsuit brought against them in Thailand in relation to its investment in a listed Thai company and litigation arising from suspected fraudulent use of the invested monies by the ex-chairman of the Thai company
a listed Japanese holding company and its Singapore subsidiary in defending a tort claim brought against them in the Thai court by a Thai listed company for approximately THB 9.1 billion
a market leader in advertising, payment, and logistic platforms in Thailand in two commercial litigation claims arising from the termination of an agency agreement and outstanding advertisement and production fees
a leading multinational energy company in an international arbitration with regard to a breach of the sale agreement for the amount of approximately THB 600 million under ICC Rules in Singapore
a market leader in advertising, payment and logistic platforms in Thailand in two commercial complex domestic arbitration claims arising from the breach of the shareholder agreements and subsequent exclusive sales agency agreements