Practice areas

Capital markets; competition & antitrust; construction; corporate and M&A; dispute resolution; regulatory; labour & employment; restructuring & insolvency

Introduction

Pisut Rakwong, the founder and managing partner. With an impressive range of expertise, Rakwong’s practice areas include dispute resolution, corporate law, insolvency and restructuring, trade competition, labour and employment matters, insurance, administrative cases, and even white-collar criminal affairs. His wealth of experience extends to Thai court proceedings, as well as arbitrations conducted under the prestigious ICC, THAC and TAI rules.

Rakwong’s legal prowess encompasses a broad spectrum of commercial law, with notable focus on civil fraud, white-collar crime, shareholders’ and joint venture disputes, international trade, and employment matters. He is also renowned for his knack for obtaining emergency and interim injunctions, including the formidable freezing orders. Many of Rakwong’s high-profile cases involve multiple jurisdictions, making him a sought-after expert witness in foreign courts, particularly for multi-jurisdictional claims relating to Thailand.

Rakwong has also earned a spot on the THAC Panels of Arbitrators, specifically recognised as an arbitrator panellist for corporate, international trade, IT, shareholders, and joint venture disputes, as well as the general commercial panel.

Before establishing Pisut & Partners, Rakwong served as the litigation partner at Silk Legal, an esteemed international law firm nestled in the bustling streets of Bangkok. His remarkable ability to attract new business was pivotal to the firm’s success. Prior to that, he excelled as the managing partner of Jus Laws & Consult, an independent Bangkok law firm, where he honed his skills in building a robust litigation department and enhancing overall firm management.

Between 2010 and 2015, Rakwong’s legal prowess reached new heights as the chief litigator at Price Sanond Prabhas & Wynne (formerly known as “Deacons”). He masterfully handled major litigation and arbitration cases while providing invaluable legal counsel across various fields for his esteemed domestic and international corporate clientele.

During his tenure at Rapeepat Public Law Office from 2003 to 2010, Rakwong assumed a partnership role and emerged as a formidable force in civil and commercial disputes within the Thai courts, in addition to skilfully handling a myriad of arbitration matters.

Rakwong’s exceptional legal acumen and unparalleled track record have solidified his reputation as a legal dynamo. At Pisut & Partners, he continues to lead the way, ensuring that clients receive unrivalled representation and unparalleled results.

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