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Anuwat recognised by Benchmark Litigation as 2026 “Litigation Star”

IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul has been spotlighted as one of Thailand’s “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation.

Anuwat oversees the firm’s Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration department and has been included in the publication’s latest rankings for the Asia-Pacific.

Considered the definitive resource in the field, Benchmark Litigation highlights leading litigation firms and lawyers globally. Its rankings are derived from detailed interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients. A range of research methods are used to evaluate and rank legal practitioners, including examination of case evidence, client reviews, and assessments made by law firm partners and industry competitors.

Sincere thanks to Benchmark Litigation! Being ranked for consecutive years showcases the skill, reliability, and diligent efforts of our dispute resolution practice. It further reflects the respect and trust that clients and peers have in our firm.

More information about Benchmark Litigation, its research process, and this year’s Asia-Pacific awards is available HERE.

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“Of counsel” Mr Bhana Kallayawinai takes up senior role at IAS

The firm is excited to introduce Mr Bhana Kallayawinai as our new “Of counsel.”

With a highly distinguished career spanning 20+ years in cross-border corporate, commercial, and compliance matters within US multinational corporations and a top-tier British law firm, Bhana brings valuable insight and experience and a wealth of knowledge to our team.

He has a proven track record in establishing and leading legal strategy across a complex, high-growth, multi-jurisdictional portfolio, including Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Emerging Business countries.

He is recognised for successfully managing major business model transformations, supporting supply chain and manufacturing governance, while building scalable, high-performance legal functions from the ground up.

With an educational background that includes Boston University and Harvard Law School, Bhana’s extensive experience and history of success aligns perfectly with IAS Advisory’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Please join us in welcoming Bhana to the team and celebrating our expansion!

#LegalExcellence #LegalLeadership #TeamDevelopment

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IAS Advisory recognised by Benchmark Litigation as “Star Firm”

IAS Advisory is honoured to be featured as a “Star Firm” in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific.

Co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, who oversees the firm’s Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration practice, is also highlighted as a “Litigation Star” for Commercial & Transactions.

Benchmark Litigation is seen as the definitive guide to the world’s top litigation firms and lawyers. Its rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients. Various research methods are used to analyse and rank legal practitioners including case evidence, client feedback, and peer review by law firm partners and industry competitors.

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Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, National TViasadmin

MEDIA: things to consider when drafting an NDA

What are trade secret non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)? Why do companies require other businesses to sign them when entering into negotiations? What legal protections do they offer and how do you ensure compliance? Also, how important are trade secrets to the overall success of a business? What terms should HR departments include in NDAs for new staff?

Join the discussion with IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in an episode of the popular evening TV programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin.

This episode premiered on Monday 17th February 2025 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.

National Mediation Competition, Siripen Kulworakulpitak, THACiasadmin

Siripen on teams committee at 6th Nat’l Mediation Competition

IAS Advisory co-founding partner Ms Siripen Kulworakulpitak was delighted to join the committee for selecting teams at the recent National Mediation Competition 2024. The competition was held over three days from 23-25th January 2024 at the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) in Bangkok.

Now in its sixth year, the event brings together Thailand’s next generation of mediators and negotiators and aims to encourage greater innovation, creativity and leadership. Using simulations of commercial disputes, participants get to put theory into practice and test strategies and tactics in a fun but competitive environment.

The event offers a great opportunity for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year degree students to participate in a mediation from start to finish. They gain practical experience of the whole process, from ensuring equal participation, to gathering viewpoints, to determining interests, from assessing possibilities, to creating win-win options, to finally outlining an effective compromise agreement.

Participants also get a chance to showcase their skills, connect with peers, and discuss the very latest mediation and negotiation techniques.

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Anuwat helps demonstrate stages of arbitration process at THAC

On Tuesday 28th February 2023, the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) hosted the seminar “Dive into the arbitration process,” offering attendees key insights into how arbitration actually works at each stage of the process.

IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul was honoured to join arbitration colleagues Ms Sakolrat Srangsomwong, a Senior Associate from Chandler MHM Limited, and Mr Witchaphon Techasawatwit, an Associate from Herbert Smith Freehills, at the event.

Together, they simulated an arbitration case; Anuwat assumed the role of arbitrator and Sakolrat and Witchaphon role played as the parties in the dispute.

They demonstrated how to enter the arbitration process, talked about how arbitration tends to play out, and showed how to apply arbitration theory in real-world situations.

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Anuwat joins committee for selecting teams at National Mediation Competition ’23

Co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul was privileged to join the committee for selecting teams at this year’s National Mediation Competition.

The event was held at the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) in Bangkok and took place over three days from 25-27th January 2023.

Competition now in its fifth year

The competition, now in its fifth year, is organised by THAC and involves simulations of commercial disputes to encourage and inform Thailand’s next generation of mediators and negotiators.

The event provides an excellent opportunity for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year degree students to participate in a mediation from start to finish and for teams to get experience of the whole mediation process, from gathering initial viewpoints, to focusing on interests, to creating win-win options, to evaluating possibilities, to outlining a valid compromise agreement.

It also provides an opportunity for young mediators and negotiators to showcase their skills, connect with peers, and pick up new mediation and negotiation techniques.

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Anuwat Ngamprasertkul joins THAC course as a co-speaker

It was an honour for IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul to join the recent Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) course at Bhiraj Tower as a co-speaker together with Ms Noppramart Thammateeradaycho (partner) and Ms Suruswadee Jaimsuwan (counsel) from Tilleke & Gibbins.

The course, on 16-17th January 2023, was titled, “Ending organisational conflict: negotiation and conciliation techniques for settling disputes.”

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