ILAWASIA provides comprehensive legal services across southeast Asia, with particular strength in corporate and dispute resolution practices. The firm's corporate team specialises in regulatory compliance, M&A, corporate restructuring and cross-border transactions across key sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, energy and technology. Its dispute resolution practice is notably active in energy, infrastructure and telecommunications matters, handling complex contractual disputes, arbitration proceedings and labour cases. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in power plant disputes, construction projects and turnkey contracts. Managing partner Somphob Rodboon and partner Tanadee Pantumkomon are key contacts. The firm strengthened its corporate M&A practice with the addition of senior associate Worawitch Chompootaweep in June 2024. He joined from Bangkok Payment Solution, a BTS Group company, where he served as legal and compliance manager, bringing infrastructure sector expertise.
Client feedback
“Thai and Japanese lawyers worked together to conduct a swift and thorough investigation. The legal cost was reasonable.” – Banking and finance
Gensei Ohama
“When asking questions to Thai lawyers, he acted as intermediaries, allowing us to communicate without feeling any language barriers and proceed with our work efficiently.”
Tanadee Pantumkomon
“Highly capable of identifying and minimising contractual risks through sound legal understanding.”
Work highlights
Advising Skin Laboratory on its proposed initial public offering and listing on Thailand's Market for Alternative Investment. The $2.1 million-capitalised skincare and cosmetics company engaged the firm to conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and provide IPO advisory services. Currently under Securities and Exchange Commission review, the transaction aims to strengthen the company's market position through public listing. The firm's scope includes identifying potential IPO restrictions and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the listing process.
Key clients
AEON Asset Management (Thailand) Company, CMC Biotech Co, Singtec Company
