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Jidapa Srisummacheep

Associate

Biography

With expertise in all stages of litigation and pre-litigation procedure, Jidapa Srisummacheep works within Tilleke & Gibbins’ litigation teams handling various international and domestic disputes related to transportation and logistics, construction, labor, aviation, shipping and maritime, insurance, and criminal and commercial law. In addition to court proceedings, Jidapa supports clients in various international and domestic arbitration matters related to logistics, construction, and international trade. After the close of the arbitral process, she also assists clients in pursuing the enforcement or setting aside of the arbitral award enforcement.

Jidapa is especially experienced in handling litigation related to bankruptcy and business reorganization. She assists clients that are creditors in the whole process of applying for debt repayment applications and has been successful in pursuing debt repayment by securing official receiver’s orders for full payment of outstanding debts. She has experience dealing with the Business Reorganization Division and its official receivers, as well as business reorganization plan preparers and Thailand’s various regulatory agencies.

She 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. Jidapa graduated with an LLB from Chulalongkorn University in 2019 and is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Experience

  • Secured official receiver’s orders for payment of debt to a global aircraft rental company and a leading life insurance provider.
  • Successfully represented a global freight forwarding company in pursuing the enforcement of a Thai arbitral award issued by the Thai Arbitration Institute regarding a dispute arising from a default of the transportation contract.
  • Assisted a multinational company specializing in thermal insulation for power plants in an arbitral case at the Thai Arbitration Institute and successfully defended the client against a leading construction company in Thailand.
  • Successfully defended one of the world’s largest surveying companies against a shipper’s false claim in court, with the judge ultimately agreeing with our argument that the claims should be dismissed.
  • Represented a manufacturer and contractor in an administrative case regarding public procurement of defense-related equipment.
  • Secured a victory for a Danish global logistics company against a local shipper in an arbitration case over the sinking of a barge in Thailand, resulting in an award of damages for our client.
  • Assisted a team in representing a global logistics company in multiple disputes arising out of a ship collision that caused damage to sensitive cargo.
  • Secured a victory for a global logistics company in international arbitration proceedings at the Thai Arbitration Institute for recovery of damages arising out of the sinking of a barge.
  • Participated in the defense of one of the world’s largest surveying companies against a buyer’s claim that they issued a false certificate of weight and quality for a shipment of rice.
  • Acted for a client in a civil case related to breach of contract and alleged wrongful acts.
  • Assisted in advising various major airlines and aircraft leasing companies on contentious aviation matters.
  • Pursued enforcement of a foreign arbitral award issued by the Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI Arbitration Center) regarding a dispute arising from a coal purchase agreement.
  • Assisted a foreign aircraft rental business with business reorganization. Our representation included providing legal advice, preparing and submitting the debt repayment application, attending the creditors’ meeting, and attending court hearings.
  • Assisted a life insurance provider with business reorganization by preparing and submitting its application seeking debt repayment.
ABOUT Jidapa

Industries

Insurance

Practices

Competition and Trade

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location

Languages

    Thai

    English

    German

Insights

September 19, 2022
Tilleke & Gibbins’ insurance specialists in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have contributed to the Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide produced by RPC Premier Law Firm. The guide addresses how insurers can recover indemnifiable losses. For each jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific region, the guide addresses the following topics: Local legal framework on subrogation; Insurers’ right to subrogate; Investigations prior to subrogated proceedings; Limitation period for subrogated action; Responsibility for costs in subrogated action; Enforcement of judgements for insurers; and Subrogated actions against co-insured parties. The Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide is available below.
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April 1, 2022
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.
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December 1, 2021
Tilleke & Gibbins’ 2021 Annual Employment Law Forum Webinar Series ran from November 17 to 30. This year, the forum offered 11 sessions on a range of in-demand topics related to labor law in Thailand and Vietnam. Video recordings of all session are linked to in the descriptions below. The sessions during the first week were led by lawyers from Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group: On November 17, Chusert Supasitthumrong and Jessada Anasura gave a Thai-language presentation on the legal framework for termination of employment, scope of duties, and liability of employees after employment contracts end, with a particular focus on COVID-19. On November 17, Piyawat Vitooraporn and Thatporn Vanajak highlighted practical issues related to employment conditions and risks that employers should be aware of in a Thai-language session titled “Employment Conditions: Practical Issues and Cautions.” On November 18, Dutsadee Dutsadeepanich and Jidapa Srisummacheep led a session on forced resignation under Thai law. On November 19, Pongpalin Chantrapirom and Pathanin Sornchangwat gave a presentation titled “Employers’ Commanding Power, Discipline, and Disciplinary Actions.” On the second week of the 2021 Annual Employment Law Forum, Tilleke & Gibbins’ Thailand corporate and commercial team delivered the following presentations: On November 24, Pimvimol Vipamaneerut and Ketnut Pukahuta presented a Thai-language session on transfer of employment issues. On November 25, Pimvimol Vipamaneerut and Dusita Khanijou delivered an English-language session titled “Transfer of Employment under Thai Labor Laws” in which they covered many similar issues as on the previous day. On November 26, Penrurk Phetmani concluded the second week in an English-language session titled “Update on Work Permits and Visas in Thailand” moderated by Nutavit Sirikan on work permit and visa updates. On the final week of the forum, Tilleke & Gibbins’ labor teams in Bangkok and Vietnam presented the following discussions: On November
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October 14, 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.
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Awards & Rankings

July 31, 2023
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) published the 2024 edition of its annual IFLR1000 rankings of leading law firms in domestic and cross-border financial and transactional matters across the globe. IFLR ranks firms only in the core transactional practice areas of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring and Insolvency (occasionally combining these areas into “Financial & Corporate”), and Project Development. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins achieved its best-ever results in the IFLR1000 rankings, earning the following firmwide accolades: Cambodia Financial & Corporate – Tier 2 Project Development – Tier 2 Laos Financial & Corporate – Tier 2 Project Development – Tier 2 Myanmar Financial and Corporate – Tier 3 Project Development – Tier 3 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 In addition to the firmwide rankings, twelve of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the IFLR1000 2024 individual rankings: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – M&A in Thailand Charuwan Charoonchitsathian – M&A in Thailand David Mol – Corporate/M&A, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences in Cambodia Derrick Khoo – Financial & Corporate in Myanmar Dino Santaniello – Corporate/M&A in Laos Jay Cohen – Aviation, Banking, Energy in Cambodia Niti Muangkote – Financial & Corporate, Project Development in Laos Nwe Oo – M&A, Project Development in Myanmar Saithong Rattana – Project Development, M&A in Laos Santhapat Periera – Banking, Energy, M&A in Laos Supasit Boonsanong – Project Development in Thailand Yuwadee Thean-ngarm – Banking & Finance, M&A in Myanmar To see the full set of IFLR1000 rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins’ jurisdictions, please see the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,
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July 20, 2023
Tilleke & Gibbins has received a remarkable slate of nominations for the prestigious Euromoney APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023. The recently released shortlists for this year’s awards include Tilleke & Gibbins in both firm and individual categories. In the firmwide categories, Tilleke & Gibbins is in the running for five distinguished awards: Work-Life Balance National Firm Women in Business Law National Firm Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins also received seven individual nominations: Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year – Sarah Galeski Patent Lawyer of the Year – Darani Vachanavuttivong Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year – Noppramart Thammateeradaycho Technology Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Trademark Lawyer of the Year – Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Corporate Rising Star of the Year – Nitikar Nith The APAC Women in Business Law Awards recognize law firms and professional services firms in the region for their efforts in promoting gender equality and supporting women’s advancement in the legal profession. Winners are determined through a rigorous process involving submissions, peer reviews, and judgment based on professional accomplishments and advocacy for gender diversity and work-life balance programs. This year’s awards ceremony will take place at an in-person event in Singapore on September 7, 2023. For more information on the APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023, including a full list of nominees, please visit the awards website.
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May 9, 2023
Tilleke & Gibbins has once again proven its expertise in dispute resolution and litigation, earning impressive rankings in Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 edition of the top dispute resolution firms in the Asia-Pacific region. 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 Commercial and Transactions – Tier 1 Government and Regulatory – Tier 2 Intellectual Property – Tier 1 Labor and Employment – Tier 1 Trade and Customs – Tier 2 Vietnam (international firms) Commercial and Transactions – Tier 2 Energy and Construction – Tier 2 Intellectual Property – Tier 1 Labor and Employment – Recommended (top category) International Arbitration – Tier 2 In addition to these firm-wide rankings, the following nine Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers are named Dispute Resolution Stars: Alongkorn Tongmee – Trade and Customs Chusert Supasitthumrong – Labor and Employment Loc Xuan Le – Intellectual Property Nandana Indananda – Intellectual Property Noppramart Thammateeradaycho – Shipping Suebsiri Taweepon – Intellectual Property Thawat Damsa-ard – Commercial and transactions Thomas Treutler – Intellectual Property Tiziana Sucharitkul – Commercial and Transactions, Government and Regulatory 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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