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Noppramart Thammateeradaycho

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Biography

Noppramart Thammateeradaycho is an experienced litigator with over 20 years’ experience of trial and appellate advocacy at all levels of the Thai courts. She also has substantial experience with international litigation and arbitration gained from numerous cases in Singapore, Australia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. She is particularly sought after for her experience in arbitration, and is known for her skilled navigation of both international rules (particularly UNCITRAL, SIAC, ICC, HKIAC and GAFTA rules) and domestic rules, including those of the Indonesian National Arbitration Institute (BANI), NCAC (Cambodia), Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI), and Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC). Her general practice covers various industries, including construction, insurance and reinsurance, telecommunication, and media and technology.

Beyond general practice, Noppramart is also one of Thailand’s most well-regarded transportation and shipping industry lawyers, known for her in-depth understanding of the industry and her work representing P&I Clubs, ship owners, shipyards, insurers, and cargo owners in disputes related to cargo claims, bills of lading, charterparties, marine insurance, collisions-at-sea, ship arrests, bunker disputes, and contamination of liquid cargo.

Noppramart also has extensive experience in handling complex maritime litigation, including marine casualties, collision, fire, salvage, towage, oil pollution, ship building and repair, enforcement of ship mortgage, wet and dry cargo, and marine insurance matters. She has successfully handled a number of several ship arrests and releases, and is regularly relied upon by international shipping industry clients for her ability to provide quick, practical, effective solutions in urgent situations.

Noppramart is on the panel of arbitrators for the Thailand Arbitration Center, the Shanghai Arbitration Commission, the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, and the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). She also sits on the Commission on Arbitration and Competition of the ICC in Thailand, is vice-chair of the Thailand branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and serves as an honorary faculty member of the Asian International Arbitration Centre’s AIAC Academy.

Experience

  • Acted as co-counsel for Thai and Cambodian clients against an Australian listed company in SIAC arbitration concerning joint-venture disputes with a claim amount of approximately USD 350 million in relation to a well-known casino in Poipet, Cambodia.

  • Served as counsel for Thai clients against Malaysian parties in SIAC arbitration for breach of a loan agreement.

  • Acted for a Cambodian landlord against an Australian-Hong Kong lessee in Cambodia’s National Commercial Arbitration Center in relation to breach of a perpetual lease agreement.

  • Acted for an Indonesian mining company to enforce a BANI arbitral award of approximately THB 40 million against a Thai company in Thai court.

  • Acted for a French rice importer to enforce a Gafta award against a Thai rice exporter in Thai court.

  • Served as lead counsel in TAI arbitration for a well-known Thai-Norwegian telecommunication company in access charge and profit sharing disputes.

  • Acted for an American aircraft owner in both arbitration and Thai court to successfully repossess an aircraft in Thailand.

  • Represented a well-known Thai-Norwegian telecommunications company in many administrative cases in Thai Administrative Court against orders of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

  • Acted for a Japanese telecommunications state enterprise in negotiations with a top Thai telecommunication state enterprise to settle a THB 570 million outstanding payment for a data center project in Thailand.

  • Acted for a Thai construction subcontractor against a UAE construction employer in TAI arbitration concerning the breach of a FIDIC construction agreement.

  • Represented a French-Thai chemical producer defending a fault claim in Thai court for defective materials used in a construction project in the tallest building in Thailand.

  • Advised a Thai state enterprise producing electricity regarding the Independent Power Producer (IPP) scheme.

  • Provided advice to a well-known social media and online media company on Thai competition law and legal compliance with local laws.
  • Acted for a well-known Thai insurer in an international arbitration related to a reinsurance claim in the amount of USD 12 million against global reinsurers for indemnification from extensive flooding in Thailand.
  • Represented Japanese and US semiconductor producers in Thai Court for a THB 160 million litigation matter stemming from the clients’ decision to close down their operations in Thailand during the 2011 flood.
  • Successfully negotiated a settlement without recourse to legal proceedings for a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer in a USD 60 million claim against its insurer with respect to property damage and business interruption losses arising from the 2011 floods. Issues in this dispute included adequacy of sums insured, concurrent causes of loss, and wider area damages.
  • Acted for an international insurance company in pursuing cargo damage claims under a marine insurance policy against a Thai vessel.
  • Represented a Thai shipyard in a successful recovery from a P&I Club, arising out of a casualty claim regarding a ship collision between two Malaysian vessels.
  • Acted for a Japanese liner in pursuing demurrage claims against various freight forwarders.
  • Advised a multinational insurer and reinsurer with respect to a USD 184 million claim commenced against its reinsured in Thailand. The litigation arose out of losses suffered by a national energy company, alleged to have been caused by its contractor’s and/or subcontractor’s negligence, under an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the laying of subsea pipeline assets in the Gulf of Thailand. Proceedings were issued by the insured energy company against the third party contractor and others, and by the third party contractor against the insurer, asserting claims under various different contractual indemnities and insurance policies.
  • Acted for a South Korean bunker supplier in the successful arrest of a Turkish marine vessel in Thailand for bunker claims.
  • Represented a Dutch company involved in a Thai-Malaysia gas pipeline in related arbitration and court litigation matters.
  • Acted for a Singaporean-Thai company and its insurer in arbitration and court litigation matters for a THB multi-million claim resulting from warehouse fires at a large industrial estate in Thailand.
  • Assisted numerous foreign insurance companies in obtaining approval from the Office of Insurance Commission of Thailand to issue insurance policies in the country.
  • Secured an order for ship arrest and a settlement in the amount of THB 23 million for the second-biggest shipyard in Thailand in a dispute with a North Korean shipowner related to oil spillage from a container vessel. Also assisted the Thai shipyard in resolving a criminal charge lodged by the Thai Marine Department related to the spillage of oil.
  • Acted for shipowners and insurers in a THB 34 million claim arising from a collision on the Choaphraya River that resulted in the sinking of two lighters and four barges. Collaborated with key players to secure the release of the vessel in question.
  • Represented an international energy company in a claim for THB 68 million against overseas shipowners, charterers, and carriers in relation to an unseaworthy oil tanker. The matter was successfully settled via arbitration in London.
  • Assisted a Thai state enterprise in filing a commercial lawsuit in Singapore District Court related to the breach of a ship management agreement, which resulted in damages in the amount of THB 35 million. Pursued the client’s rights in bankruptcy court after the debtor filed for bankruptcy.
  • Defended leading Japanese shipping lines against cargo claims, demurrage claims, and wrong destination delivery.
  • Acted for major P&I Clubs, operating around the world, in shipping and maritime claims.
  • Assisted a Thai shipowner in pursuing a claim against a Russian company that refused to accept a vessel pursuant to the acceptance submitted under the MOU.
  • Represented a Singaporean company in a deal valued at USD 7,286,845 for the construction of amphibious ships for the Royal Thai Navy.
  • Secured a USD 33 million loan for a Malaysian shipowner with a major Malaysian bank, which transaction also involved a corporate guarantee issued by a Thai shipowner.
  • Acted for global insurance companies in insurance litigation in Thailand.
  • Represented a large foreign construction contractor in arbitration and lawsuits pertaining to the Thai-Malaysia gas pipeline project.
  • Represented an international property owner and one of the top insurance companies worldwide in a THB 600 million claim related to warehouse fires in the Welgrow Industrial Estate.
  • Secured approval from the Office of Insurance Commission for foreign insurance companies to issue insurance policies in Thailand.
  • Successfully negotiated settlements of multiparty lawsuits involving the international carriage of goods.
  • Represented a multinational air carrier in litigation involving cargo damages and prevailed against a global insurance company.
  • Successfully defended one of the world’s leading liner companies against multiple cargo claims brought in Thailand’s Intellectual Property and International Trade Court.
  • Secured a victory in Thailand’s Supreme Court on behalf of an ocean common carrier for damage to a vessel due to defective product packaging.
ABOUT Noppramart

Industries

Insurance

Technology

Practices

Competition and Trade

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location

Languages

    Thai

    English

Education

    MBA, Ramkhamhaeng University

    MCL, Deakin University

    LLM, University of Melbourne

    LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

December 4, 2024
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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July 2, 2024
On July 1, 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced the reappointment of Noppramart Thammateeradaycho as the Thailand member of its Court of Arbitration. Noppramart will serve another three-year term, from 2024 to 2027. The ICC Court of Arbitration is one of the world’s leading arbitral institutions, managing disputes involving major global companies. Membership in the court is a prestigious honor, with members selected from top law firms in their respective jurisdictions. Noppramart has actively participated in various sessions of the court, including a recent meeting in Singapore, where she engaged with representatives from prominent law firms and multinational companies. Tilleke & Gibbins congratulates Noppramart on her reappointment and looks forward to her continued contributions to the field of arbitration.
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January 22, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins’ insurance specialists in Bangkok provided Thomson Reuters’ latest country update on Thailand’s regulatory framework for the insurance industry. The country update, which is part of Thomson Reuters’ extensive Regulatory Intelligence offerings, contains information and guidance for insurers active in the Thai market. The guide covers the following topics in detail: Permission to operate; Legal and regulatory considerations for domestic and international insurers; Capital reserve requirements; Investment management and markets; The Office of Insurance Commission’s arbitration system for handling complaints; Creditor hierarchy; Rehabilitation of non-life insurance companies; and Personal data protection requirements for insurers. The full PDF of the Thailand insurance country update is available below, or by subscription to Regulatory Intelligence on the Thomson Reuters website.
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January 19, 2024
The Legal Industry Reviews (LIR) recently released their January 2024 edition of LIR Japan, featuring an interview with Noppramart Thammateeradaycho, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution practice, on arbitration in the region. In the interview, Noppramart discusses recent trends in arbitration in Asia, future possibilities for the field, the impact of artificial intelligence and other new technologies on the practice of arbitration, and the role of women in arbitration in Asia. She also spoke about the importance of building strong bonds with the global community of arbitration professionals, particularly in relation to the Asia Pacific Arbitration Group, of which Noppramart is vice chair. “International arbitration necessitates more than just a profound understanding of foreign laws; it also entails cultivating strong ties with the global community of international arbitrators and arbitration practitioners,” said Noppramart. The Legal Industry Reviews is a content platform featuring insights from leading lawyers and law firms around the world. The full interview with Noppramart can be found on page 20 of the January 2024 edition of LIR Japan.
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Awards & Rankings

November 26, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024. The ranking highlights law firms across Asia that have demonstrated significant growth and leadership in a competitive and evolving legal landscape. Selection for the ALB Fast 30 is based on metrics such as growth in fee-earners, new office openings, the addition of key partners and clients, revenue increases, and other measures of expansion. This is the second time Tilleke & Gibbins has been included on the list, having previously earned recognition in 2022. The Fast 30 ranking complements ALB’s annual Top 50 Largest Law Firms feature, which evaluates firms by total lawyer headcount. While not included among the region’s largest firms, Tilleke & Gibbins continues to be prominently ranked by ALB for its presence in Thailand and Vietnam. For more about the ALB Fast 30 and to see a full list of the Asia’s fastest growing law firms, please see the November 2024 issue of ALB.
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September 13, 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
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September 12, 2024
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.
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July 19, 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.
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