Global Law Experts Membership Renewal

Global Law Experts is pleased to announce the renewal of the membership of Jirawat Leelawanich of JIRAWAT & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICE as our Exclusive Member for Thailand for a further 12 months. This renewal recognises long established expertise in administrative law and public sector litigation and affirms the mutual commitment to supporting clients who require specialist counsel in matters involving government agencies, regulatory enforcement and complex white collar issues. We are thrilled to continue working with Jirawat Leelawanich and look forward to strengthening referrals and collaboration across our international network.

Why the Renewal Matters

The decision to renew this membership reflects a considered assessment of specialist capability, regional fit and the value of an integrated service offering for clients who face regulatory, licensing or enforcement challenges in Thailand. Jirawat Leelawanich brings a combination of Administrative Court experience, white collar defence work and licensing practice that aligns closely with the types of matters frequently referred through Global Law Experts. The renewal secures an Exclusive Member for Thailand whose practice profile complements the network and enhances cross border regulatory and litigation capability available to our clients and partner firms.

Practice Areas and Services

Membership renewal recognises deep practical coverage across a range of practice areas that are critical to businesses and individuals operating in Thailand. Core practice areas and services include

Administrative law and public sector litigation, including judicial review claims and challenges to administrative orders
Public procurement and procurement dispute resolution involving bid challenges and contract terminations
Licensing, regulatory approval and licence revocation defence for industry licences and foreign business permissions
Official liability claims and damages actions against state officials
White collar defence and criminal regulatory matters, including anti corruption investigations and AMLO compliance and enforcement
Corporate internal investigations and cross agency coordination to manage concurrent administrative and criminal exposure
Judicial enforcement, demand letters and judgment execution where court remedies are obtained

Representative Sectors and Typical Matters

The renewed membership ensures that Global Law Experts can reliably refer matters in sectors where regulatory interface is frequent and outcomes can determine business continuity. Representative sectors served include manufacturing, hospitality, real estate and infrastructure, financial services and international trading. Typical matters that the membership addresses are administrative appeals and judicial review claims, procurement and public contract disputes, licence application and revocation matters, enforcement actions under anti money laundering legislation, and official liability litigation arising from government decisions that affect commercial operations.

Professional Background and Qualifications

The renewal recognises an established professional background and formal qualifications that underpin the practice. Jirawat Leelawanich holds an LL.B with honours from Ramkhamhaeng University and advanced legal training including an LL.M in International Human Rights and an LL.M in Criminal Justice and Human Rights from the University of Aberdeen. Admissions and professional standing include status as a Barrister at Law and a practising lawyer licence with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Specialist training in administrative law and Administrative Court procedure further supports litigation and regulatory representation across Thailand.

Recent Developments and Network Engagement

Renewal follows notable recent developments that expand both regional reach and collaborative capacity. Over the past year Jirawat Leelawanich was appointed by Global Law Experts as Thailand Exclusive Recommended Administrative Law Lawyer and joined IR Global as the network member for Thailand with a specialisation in white collar crime. The firm has also restructured client facing services under the trading name J and A International Law to reflect a regional service model and partner network. These developments enhance the ability to manage cross border referrals and complex regulatory matters that touch multiple jurisdictions.

Approach to Client Service and Case Management

A key reason for renewing membership is the clear client centred approach and partner led ownership evident in the practice. Clients can expect early risk analysis, transparent fee structuring and bilingual documentation in English and Thai where required. The practice emphasises a pragmatic balance between litigation, negotiation and regulatory engagement, enabling tailored strategies that preserve remedies and manage enforcement exposure. The multidisciplinary approach that integrates administrative litigation, criminal defence and compliance is particularly valuable where licensing, criminal exposure and commercial continuity intersect.

What Makes the Member a Perfect Fit for the Network

The renewal recognises a combination of attributes that align with Global Law Experts priorities for exclusive regional members. These attributes include

Specialist Administrative Court experience combined with transactional and compliance skills
Proven capacity to handle complex cross agency matters and concurrent administrative and criminal exposure
Bilingual capability to support multinational clients and foreign investors with clear pleadings and communications
Commitment to rigorous legal research and persuasive advocacy backed by experienced support teams
Active participation in legal networks which strengthens referral pathways and cross border collaboration
Transparent client service models including flexible fee arrangements informed by an initial assessment

Member Contributions to Thought Leadership and Reform

The renewed membership coincides with ongoing thought leadership and engagement in administrative reform and judicial review. Contributions in the past year include publications and speaking engagements that address licensing reform, judicial review and the practical implications of evolving administrative jurisprudence in Thailand. Such activities demonstrate a commitment to elevating practice standards and advising clients on how regulatory change affects commercial operations.

Commitment to Clients and the Network

Global Law Experts is pleased to continue this relationship for an additional 12 month term. The renewal secures a trusted adviser for clients requiring specialist administrative and regulatory counsel in Thailand and expands the network capability to manage matters that straddle public law, regulatory enforcement and criminal exposure. We are confident that the membership will enhance referral quality and deliver practical outcomes for clients working with lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Closing Remarks

We are delighted to confirm the renewal of Jirawat Leelawanich as our Exclusive Member for Thailand. Global Law Experts values the professional standards, specialist experience and network engagement that make this membership a strong strategic fit. We look forward to further collaboration and to supporting clients and referral partners with the enhanced administrative law and white collar practice that Jirawat Leelawanich and JIRAWAT and ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICE bring to the network.