Commercial Litigation, Insurance and Arbitration
Suraphon brings more than 40 years of experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, particularly in contentious insurance claims and subrogation claims, bankruptcy and restructuring related proceedings, construction and shareholder disputes. Moreover, he is a trusted advisor in high profile clients’ negotiations and is highly regarded in his representation on very complex matters of Thai insurance law, especially those relating to highly complex claims.
He is ranked in Band 1 - Insurance and Band 2 - Dispute Resolution by Chambers Asia Pacific (2023) and is recognized by as a Leading Lawyer in Insurance and Dispute Resolution by Legal 500 (Asia Pacific).
-Advising leading insurers on coverage, claim handling, negotiations, subrogation and settlements on very complex matters of Thai insurance law.
-Handling commercial litigation and arbitration relating to the dispute in hospitality businesses incurred among the owners and the management companies.
-Acting for a leading German reinsurer in debt repayment claims following revocation and rehabilitation of local insurers in Thailand.
LL.M. Comparative Law, Southern Methodist University
LL.B. Thammasat University