International Investment & Litigation Counsel
BOI, Hotel & Corporate Advisory in Thailand
LITIGATION, ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Civil, Criminal and Commercial Representation Under Thai Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Professional representation in civil, criminal, corporate and regulatory proceedings before Thai courts and arbitral tribunals.
Anona International and Consultancy Co., Ltd. provides professional legal representation across a broad spectrum of disputes under Thai law.
Our litigation practice represents individuals, corporate entities, investors, and business operators in civil proceedings, criminal defense, regulatory enforcement matters, and arbitration disputes. We act before courts of first instance, appellate courts, the Supreme Court of Thailand, specialized courts, and arbitral tribunals.
Disputes frequently arise from corporate structuring, property transactions, regulatory compliance, or commercial relationships. Our firm approaches each matter through structured case assessment, procedural planning, evidentiary review, and strategic positioning designed to safeguard legal rights and minimize exposure.
Litigation is managed through disciplined preparation and procedural control to ensure enforceability under Thai law.
Dispute resolution in Thailand operates within a structured legal framework that governs jurisdiction, procedural stages, evidentiary standards, interim remedies, and enforcement.
Our litigation and arbitration work is conducted under, and aligned with, the following principal legal instruments:
• Civil Procedure Code (jurisdiction, pleadings, hearings, interim measures, judgments, and execution)
• Criminal Procedure Code (criminal complaints, investigations, prosecutions, bail, trial procedure, and sentencing stages)
• Civil and Commercial Code (substantive rights and obligations for contracts, tort, property, leases, and corporate relations)
• Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (arbitration proceedings, tribunal jurisdiction, and award enforcement)
• Evidence Act and related evidentiary principles (admissibility, burden of proof, and documentary integrity)
• Bankruptcy Act (where disputes involve insolvency, rehabilitation, or creditor enforcement)
• Administrative Procedure Act and sector-specific statutes (where disputes arise from regulatory orders or licensing actions)
Effective representation requires more than identifying applicable laws. It requires procedural control — including jurisdictional assessment, limitation period review, court competence analysis, evidentiary mapping, and compliance with filing deadlines and service requirements.
Failure to comply with procedural timelines, evidentiary rules, or jurisdictional mandates may result in dismissal, adverse judgment, or limitations in enforcement.
Our firm applies disciplined procedural planning and evidence control at each stage of proceedings to ensure defensible pleadings, legally compliant submissions, and enforceable outcomes.
Our Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution practice includes:
1. Civil Litigation
Legal representation in civil proceedings, including:
• Contract disputes and breach of agreement claims
• Property and land disputes
• Lease enforcement and tenancy conflicts
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
• Tort and compensation claims
• Construction and development disputes
We manage civil proceedings from pre-litigation assessment through judgment enforcement, ensuring procedural compliance and evidentiary integrity.
2. Criminal Representation
Structured representation in criminal matters, including:
• Fraud and financial crime cases
• Corporate criminal liability
• Embezzlement and misappropriation
• Regulatory violations
• White-collar investigations
• Criminal complaints and defense strategy
We provide case analysis, evidence review, procedural defense planning, and courtroom representation in accordance with Thai criminal procedure law.
3. Administrative & Regulatory Disputes
Legal advisory and representation in proceedings involving government authorities, including:
• Licensing suspension or revocation disputes
• BOI compliance enforcement matters
• Labour and employment regulatory cases
• Tax-related administrative proceedings
• Appeals against administrative orders
We assess jurisdictional competence, filing timelines, and statutory compliance before initiating or defending proceedings.
4. Arbitration & Enforcement
Advisory and representation in domestic and international arbitration, including:
• Arbitration under Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI) rules
• International arbitration (ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL)
• Drafting and review of arbitration clauses
• Interim relief applications
• Enforcement of arbitral awards in Thailand
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
We structure arbitration strategy with enforceability as a primary objective.
Court & Documentation Support ServicesIn connection with court proceedings and regulatory submissions, our firm also provides certified document preparation, notarial attestation, and legal translation strictly in support of litigation and arbitration matters.These services are provided as ancillary support functions under licensed attorney supervision.
DISPUTE RISK CONSIDERATIONS
Legal disputes in Thailand may expose individuals and corporate entities to significant financial, regulatory, and reputational consequences.
Such exposure may include:
• Financial liability and damages awards
• Criminal penalties and custodial sanctions
• Regulatory fines and administrative sanctions
• Asset freezing, seizure, or enforcement measures
• Business interruption and operational instability
• Director and shareholder liability exposure
• Reputational and commercial harm
Disputes often arise from inadequate contractual structuring, corporate governance gaps, regulatory non-compliance, or poorly documented transactions.
Our firm emphasizes early-stage risk assessment, procedural planning, and strategic positioning to minimize exposure and strengthen enforceability before and during proceedings.
Where appropriate, we also advise on settlement structuring and pre-litigation positioning to reduce litigation risk.
INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PRACTICE AREAS
Disputes frequently arise from underlying corporate, property, regulatory, and employment structures.
Our litigation practice operates in coordination with:
• Corporate & Investment Law — for shareholder disputes, director liability, and governance conflicts
• Real Estate & Property Law — for land, lease, and asset-related disputes
• Hotel & Hospitality Law — for operator and licensing conflicts
• Immigration & Work Permit Law — for employment and compliance-related matters
• Regulatory & Financial Compliance — for enforcement and tax-related disputes
This integrated structure ensures that litigation strategy aligns with underlying transactional documentation, regulatory obligations, and corporate positioning.
By maintaining cross-practice coordination, our firm safeguards consistency between preventive legal structuring and dispute representation.
Dispute resolution requires structured legal strategy, procedural control, and enforceable documentation.
Anona International and Consultancy Co., Ltd. provides professional representation across civil, criminal, and commercial matters under Thai law.