Ukrit Petpichetchian

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Ukrit Petpichetchian is an associate in the Tilleke & Gibbins dispute resolution department. Ukrit handles a wide range of complex litigation involving civil and criminal matters, property, bankruptcy, arbitral award enforcement, transportation and logistics, customs, product liability, consumer-related claims, and cross-border disputes. He also has extensive experience in negotiation.

For both plaintiffs and defendants, Ukrit provides pre-litigation advice concerning various legal issues and specializes in preparing his cases for trial and helping his clients to confidently commence or defend litigation and take the witness stand.

Ukrit is a member of the Thai Bar Association and the Lawyers Council of Thailand and a notarial services attorney. He has also completed the constitutional and administrative law training program organized by Tilleke & Gibbins and led by esteemed academics, former judges, and other accomplished legal practitioners in Thailand.

Experience

Secured payment on an arbitration award by filing a petition to enforce same and negotiating a prompt and favorable resolution at the first hearing.
Successfully defended a leading automobile company against product liability claims brought in court.
Represented a client as a joint defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by the owner of adjacent land. The land owner petitioned the court to register a right-of-way across our client’s land to a public road. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of our client and dismissed the land owner’s complaint.
Represented a client in a bankruptcy case. Our representation included providing legal advice, preparing and submitting a petition for an absolute receivership order and the debt repayment application, attending various meetings with the official receiver, and attending court hearings.
Successfully negotiated a settlement in a dispute between a real estate company and a buyer.
Represented a Japanese client against a local Thai supplier of water pumps in a case involving reimbursements of VAT payments subject to the export of goods to Japan. The defendant concealed the reimbursed funds and failed to return them to the client. The team obtained a judgment by the Supreme Court in damages totaling USD 2.5 million in favor of the client.

ABOUT Ukrit

Practices

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location

Thailand

Languages

Thai

English

Education

LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

December 15, 2023

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2023

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.

April 1, 2022

Thailand Legal Basics

Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.

October 14, 2021

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2021

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.

September 16, 2020

Amendments to Thailand’s Civil Procedure Code to Allow Civil Mediation before Litigation

Recent amendments to Thailand’s Civil Procedure Code (CPC) will allow parties to submit a matter for court-supervised mediation prior to the actual filing of the case. Encouraging mediation prior to filing a complaint is intended to save time and resources that would otherwise be expended on a trial.These changes are contained in the Act Amending the Civil Procedure Code (No. 32) B.E. 2563 (2020), which was published in the Government Gazette on September 8, 2020, and will apply to all disputes from November 7, 2020, onward.

Awards & Rankings

September 13, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Retains Strong Rankings in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2024

The 2024 edition of the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific rankings, released by International Financial Law Review (IFLR), highlights Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued excellence in financial and corporate transactional work. The firm has retained its strong rankings across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, reaffirming its position as a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins received firmwide rankings in key jurisdictions, including: Thailand Banking & Finance – Tier 3 Capital Markets: Debt – Tier 3 Capital Markets: Equity – Tier 3 M&A – Tier 2 Project Development – Tier 2 Restructuring & Insolvency – Tier 3 Vietnam Banking & Finance – Other Notable M&A – Tier 3 Project Development – Tier 3 Cambodia Financial & Corporate – Tier 2 Project Development – Tier 2 Laos Financial & Corporate – Tier 2 In addition to these firmwide rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins had several standout individual recognitions, with 10 lawyers honored in the 2024 individual rankings, including new entries for John Frangos, Niti Muangkote, Santhapat Periera, and Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen. The full list is as follows: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Highly Regarded, M&A, Thailand Charuwan Charoonchitsathian – Rising Star, M&A, Thailand David Mol – Rising Star, Corporate and M&A, Cambodia Jay Cohen – Highly Regarded, Banking, Cambodia John Frangos – Notable Practitioner, Restructuring & Insolvency, Thailand (new ranking) Niti Muangkote – Rising Star, Financial & Corporate, Laos; Highly Regarded, Banking & Finance, Thailand (new ranking) Saithong Rattana – Notable Practitioner, Project Development and M&A, Laos Santhapat Periera – Highly Regarded, Banking, M&A, Laos; Highly Regarded, Banking & Finance, Thailand (new ranking) Supasit Boonsanong – Highly Regarded, Project Development, Thailand Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen – Highly Regarded, M&A, Vietnam (new ranking) To see the full set of IFLR1000 rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins’ jurisdictions, please see the Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and

September 12, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized in Asialaw 2024 Rankings

Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured impressive rankings in the recently released Asialaw 2024 rankings. The firm has maintained its position as a top legal service provider across multiple jurisdictions, earning a total of 39 rankings in practice and industry groups, 19 of which are in the highest tiers. The firm’s performance continues to reflect its exceptional client service and legal expertise across Southeast Asia. Tilleke & Gibbins is recognized in all available categories for Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, demonstrating the firm’s strong presence across the region. In the individual rankings, 22 of the firm’s practitioners have been recognized, including three notable promotions and three new entries: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon (Thailand), newly ranked as a Notable Practitioner for Corporate and M&A. Linh Thi Mai Nguyen (Vietnam), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Loc Xuan Le (Vietnam), promoted to Elite Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Niti Muangkote (Laos), a new entry as a Rising Star for Banking and Finance. Prisna Sungwanna (Laos), newly ranked as a Distinguished Practitioner for Corporate and M&A and Banking & Finance. Suebsiri Taweepon (Thailand), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property and Technology and Telecommunications. Client feedback remains a key component of the Asialaw rankings, with Tilleke & Gibbins earning high praise for its responsiveness and commercial awareness. The firm’s sector-specific knowledge also continues to stand out, with clients expressing their appreciation of the firm’s understanding of their businesses’ operational contexts. For more details and to browse the full rankings, please visit the Asialaw website.

July 19, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Nominated for Six Asialaw Awards 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted for six awards at the Asialaw Awards 2024. The nominations highlight the firm’s outstanding performance and leadership in Southeast Asia’s legal landscape. The firm has received the following nominations: Regional Corporate/M&A Firm of the Year Cambodia Firm of the Year Laos Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year In addition to the firm nominations, two individuals from Tilleke & Gibbins have been recognized for their exceptional contributions: Prisna Sungwanna – Laos Female Lawyer of the Year Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year The Asialaw Awards celebrate the leading law firms and legal professionals across the region, recognizing excellence in practice and service. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 26. For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2024 and to browse a full list of the winners, please visit the Asialaw website.

May 10, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Gets High Marks in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024

Benchmark Litigation has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 rankings for the top dispute resolution firms in the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued success in both Thailand and Vietnam. The Benchmark Litigation rankings include two jurisdictions where Tilleke & Gibbins is active—Thailand and Vietnam. Full details of the firm’s rankings are below: Thailand Intellectual Property – Tier 1 Commercial & Transactions – Tier 2 Government & Regulatory – Tier 2 Labor & Employment – Tier 2 Trade & Customs – Tier 2 Vietnam Intellectual Property (Foreign Firms) – Tier 1 Labor & Employment (Foreign Firms) – Recommended (top tier in this category) Commercial & Transactions (Foreign Firms) – Tier 2 Energy & Construction (Foreign Firms) – Tier 2 International Arbitration – Highly Recommended (second-highest tier in this category) In the rankings of individual practitioners, a total of ten Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were singled out for recognition: Alongkorn Tongmee – Trade & Customs Chusert Supasitthumrong – Labor & Employment Linh Duy Mai Noppramart Thammateeradaycho – Shipping Nuttaphol Arammuang – Intellectual Property Suebsiri Taweepon – Intellectual Property Suruswadee Jaimsuwan Thawat Damsa-ard – Commercial and transactions Tiziana Sucharitkul – Commercial and Transactions, Government and Regulatory K. Loc – Intellectual Property Benchmark Litigation provides coverage of litigation and disputes markets around the world, based on interviews with dispute resolution specialists and clients, as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments. To learn more about the rankings and to browse the results, please visit the Benchmark Litigation website.

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