VLA : VERAPAT PARIYAWONG LEGAL ADVISOR

VLA delivers first-rate legal and strategic advice fundamental to our client’s most important decisions,

providing confidence and extra edge in the most difficult and complex situations.

Our approach is law in action. We combine legal, political and media expertise for our clients’ success

As an agile and independent practice, we add just the right strength to client’s existing resource, offering cost-efficient and tailored fee structures unmatched in the market.

SELECTED WORKS AND EXPERIENCE

01.

Actions against STARK Corporation and related parties

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(THB 40 Billion of direct and potential punitive damages)

Representing a group of investors in the STARK Bond consumer class action which may involve an entire investor class of both bondholders and shareholders sufferring at least THB 40 Billion in losses before punitive damages.

02.

Actions against ZIPMEX and related parties

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(THB 6 Billion of direct and  potential punitive damages)

Representing a group of Thai investors on matters against ZIPMEX, in a potential consumer class action involving punitive damages of over THB 6-Billion and may count as Thailand’s first and largest digital asset/crypto litigation.

03.

Actions against the ICON Group and related parties

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(THB 9 Billion of direct and potential punitive damages)

Representing a group of Thai fraud victims on matters against the landmark ponzi scheme involving the ICON Group, in a potential consumer class action involving punitive damages of over THB 9 Billion and may count as one of the largest ponzi scheme civil litigations in Thailand’s history.

04.

Long Term Large Commercial Lease on Ratchadaphisek Road

(THB 6 Billion lease value)

Reviewed contracts and advised the lessor on long term commercial lease with Big-C as lessee.

05.

Telecommunications disputes

(THB 13 Billion disputed claims before Thai courts)

 

Drafted court plaints and motions and legal opinion on contractual and administrative law disputes relating to telecommunications interconnection charges affecting over 50 million mobile phone users.

06.

Lehman Brothers Liquidation

(THB 30 Billion in relevant Thailand related assets)

 

Assisted a Big-4 liquidator on transactions review and Thai law issues on bankruptcy and asset recovery as part of the largest bankruptcy in global banking history.

WHY VLA ?

VLA is not a traditional law firm. 

We work with sophisticated clients who understand that success requires more than just traditional legal advice. 


VLA strategically combines legal, political, negotiation and public communications dimensions in solving the most difficult and complex situations. Our legal approach fuses private and public law techniques while relying on strengths of both theory and practice, for instance:

  • We advise companies and institutions on how to prevent and solve legal disputes with State agencies or competitors, whether in or out of court. 
  • We review and design agreements and commercial contracts so our clients can maximize their business potential. 
  • We negotiate terms that strengthen the relationships between our clients and their counterparts, whether in Thailand or abroad.