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Chakrit Parameedireklap

Chakrit Parameedireklap
Founder & Managing Partner

Chakrit possesses two decades of experience working as a litigator and legal counsel. He specializes in handling intricate legal matters, both domestic and international, with a primary focus on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. With a wealth of experience, Chakrit has successfully navigated various areas of law, including labor and employment, consumer protection, administrative law, construction law, economic crime, information technology, intellectual property, real estate, and family law. Over the course of his career, he has effectively represented numerous prominent clients, securing favorable outcomes in court.

Chakrit worked as an associate in the dispute resolution practice group at Baker & McKenzie's Bangkok office and an associate at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, Bangkok. Additionally, he served as a guest lecturer for the Master of Public Administration Course at Sripatum University in Bangkok from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, he contributed as a guest lecturer for the Investment Laws Course at Kasetsart University between 2018 and 2019.

Chakrit's diverse legal background and proven track record in high-stakes litigation make him a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex legal challenges in Thailand and internationally.

Representative Matters

Chakrit Parameedireklap has been involved in a wide range of legal cases. Some notable representations include:

  • Represented a multinational Japanese construction company in a claim against several Thai and international insurance companies for damages related to pre-cast piles driven in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate area. The arbitration tribunal awarded the company 364,000,000 Baht.
  • Acted as counsel for an international express and mail delivery services company in a dispute with the Customs Department regarding offenses under the Customs Act.
  • Represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in filing criminal charges of fraud against its ex-employees and handled civil cases regarding breach of contracts and sales and purchase contracts.
  • Represented several airline companies in complex labor disputes with their ex-employees related to unfair termination of employment.
  • Represented a famous Japanese advertising company in an investigation of corporate fraud and embezzlement.
  • Acted as legal counsel for a large telecommunication company in a dispute with financial institutions regarding a breach of contract.
  • Represented a multinational tire manufacturer in a labor dispute with its labor union.
  • Represented a well-known coffeehouse company in a labor dispute with an ex-female employee regarding sexual harassment.
  • Represented a reputable five-star hotel in several land disputes.
  • Represented a multinational Japanese manufacturer of photocopier machines in a labor dispute with its ex-employee regarding unfair termination of employment.
  • Represented a famous Thai construction company in a complex construction dispute in the Suvarnabhumi project.
  • Represented a global telecommunications corporation in a 100,000,000 Baht dispute with a Thai state-owned telecommunications company.
  • Represented the largest Thai hotels and property development company in a dispute with a financial institution regarding a factoring agreement.
  • Represented a famous news agency in a labor dispute with its ex-employee.
  • Acted as legal counsel for an international waste management company regarding a dispute in administrative law with a local municipal authority.
  • Represented an international fashion house brand regarding the infringement of trademark and trade name in Thailand.
  • Acted as legal counsel for a German textile company in filing criminal charges of fraud and embezzlement against one of its directors.
  • Represented a group of European and American investors in a land dispute in Koh Samui.
  • Represented a multinational tobacco company in court and arbitration proceedings regarding a distributorship agreement dispute.
  • Represented one of the largest film studios regarding an environmental dispute in Krabi province.
  • Represented a multinational Japanese company, an American company, and a German company regarding the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Thailand.
  • Represented a Swedish citizen who was charged with manufacturing and possession for sale of the type 1 drug, methamphetamine.
  • Represented a world-class automobile company with respect to consumer protection lawsuits.
  • Represented a number of foreign clients in the Family Court on matters such as child custody, divorce, and legitimation of children.
  • Represented a mass transit system company regarding a dispute with its shareholders according to the Public Limited Company Act and the Securities and Exchange Act.
  • Represented a well-known multinational alcoholic beverages company regarding disputes with its business partners.
  • Represented a multinational home appliances company relating to a trade secret dispute with its ex-employee.
  • Represented several creditors and debtors in bankruptcy lawsuits.
  • Represented a foreign investor in a trade secret lawsuit in which the client was excused from misappropriation of trade secrets (related to a solar power plant).
  • Acted as legal counsel for one of the biggest IT companies in Thailand regarding a dispute over an office automation software development agreement.
  • Represented a well-known car dealer in a labor dispute with its ex-managing director.
  • Represented one of the biggest real estate developers in Thailand in many civil cases regarding the breach of sale and purchase agreements.
  • Represented the famous Indian hospitality chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes, and living spaces in labor disputes with its employees regarding furlough and dismissal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Represented a famous Japanese company to claim for the price of goods and services from a large public school in Suratthani Province (in the Administrative Court).
  • Represented a leading insurance company in arbitration at the Thai Arbitration Institute regarding a breach of contract committed by its business partner.
  • Represented a UK investor in a civil claim against a development company at the Thai Arbitration Institute regarding a land dispute in Koh Samui (the arbitration process was conducted in English language).
  • Acted as legal counsel for many famous international schools in Bangkok for several matters such as labor disputes with foreign teachers and compliance with the Private School Act.
  • Represented a well-known French fragrance manufacturer company in a civil dispute with a real estate agent.
  • Represented a French multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems in a labor dispute with its ex-employee.
  • Acted as legal counsel in Thailand for the production of several films with Netflix as an investor, including Hunger, Everybody Loves Me When I'm Dead, Khao Chum Thong, Tee Yai Rerk Dao Jone, and Sum Wan Gub Someone.
  • Represented clients who were charged by the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
  • Represented a leading Thai engineering firm in a dispute with its contractor concerning a solar power plant project.
  • Represented an Indian multinational conglomerate (a manufacturer of chemical substances and acrylic fiber) in multiple civil disputes, including a tort case arising from a chemical tank container incident in Rayong Province.
  • Represented a Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company in a dispute with a subsidiary of a Thai state-owned telecommunications enterprise concerning a breach of a WiFi equipment rental agreement.
  • Represented a well-known Thai software company in a dispute with a securities firm concerning a breach of contract for agile-based software development services.
  • Represented a Taiwanese engineering company in a contract dispute with a Thai contractor concerning an automated conveyor control system project for managing material transport and chemical dispensing into packaging containers at an industrial facility.
  • Represented the purchaser of a yacht in a lawsuit against a leading global superyacht manufacturer over defects in a yacht valued at nearly 300 million Baht.
  • Represented a leading Thai steel distributor in both civil and criminal proceedings against multiple debtor companies concerning breaches of sales contracts.
  • Represented a leading global exporter of shrimp and frozen seafood products in a dispute with a cold storage company arising from a facility malfunction that caused damage to frozen goods valued in the tens of millions of baht.
  • Represented a well-known aesthetic clinic in Bangkok and its prominent physician in a lawsuit filed by a patient alleging tortious conduct arising from a rhinoplasty procedure. The Court of Appeal ultimately dismissed all claims against both the clinic and the physician.
Prior Experience

Licensed to practice law in the Kingdom of Thailand since 2000.

  • 2007-2010 Baker & McKenzie, Bangkok
  • 2004-2007 Blumenthal Richter & Sumet, Bangkok
Education
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Information Technology, Media and E-Commerce, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, (2004).
  • Graduate Diploma in Public Law, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, (2001).
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, (1998).
Publications
  • Information warfare: Are the existing laws of the United Kingdom and the United States enough to deal with cyber terrorism? Dissertation, University of Essex, United Kingdom, (2004).