Team
Our Lawyers Team
Our team around Thailand assists with a wide variety of matters, including:
Litigation — We advise clients in complex, high-stakes cases at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) venues. This includes matters involving: consumer class actions; products liability; real estate litigation; unfair competition; copyright, trademark, false advertising and defamation litigation; business torts; SEC investigations; private securities class actions; privacy; professional liability and white collar criminal issues. Our team has achieved victories in landmark cases in all of these areas. Our litigation clients operate in numerous industries, including pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, technology, financial and professional services, real estate, apparel, automotive, furniture and home goods, and e-commerce.
Real estate — Our lawyers are at the forefront of breaking developments in the real estate arena. MeiHua have advised clients large and small in some of the most innovative and sophisticated mortgage and mezzanine financings, sale leasebacks and workouts and restructurings. Our services include assisting individuals and businesses with major leasing efforts, private equity investments and joint ventures. Working in tandem with our highly experienced real estate litigation team, members of our real estate group also frequently represent clients in litigation matters.
Patent litigation — Our intellectual property lawyers have litigated patent disputes across any industries.
Corporate — The diversity of experience within our group matches the diversity of clientele and business opportunities in Phuket, Bangkok, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phang Nga and other parts of Thailand. Our clients range from emerging companies and startups to established private and public companies. We advise corporations and financial institutions in the structure, negotiation and documentation of complex business transactions.
HARIS BOONSOP
Legal Team Managing Partner Practice Areas Real Estate and Property Development Corporate and Commercial Law Litigation and Dispute Resolution Criminal Law Foreign Investment Corporate Structuring and Financing Intellectual Property Hospitality and Tourism Law Biography Haris Boonsop is a Thai attorney and Managing Partner with extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on real estate transactions, corporate and commercial matters, litigation, and foreign investment in Thailand. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Ramkhamhaeng University, one of Thailand’s leading public law schools, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Chulalongkorn University. In addition to his legal qualifications, he earned a degree in Physics from King Mongkut’s University of Technology, providing him with a unique analytical background that complements his legal practice, particularly in matters involving property development, business operations, and technical commercial transactions. Be…
BANCHAO TIAN
International Advisory Team International Client Relations Consultant Areas of Focus International Client Relations Chinese-Speaking Client Support Cross-Cultural Communication Real Estate and Property Matters Civil and Commercial Litigation Support Contract Review and Documentation Support Foreign Investment Assistance Client Coordination and Case Management Biography Banchao Tian serves as an International Client Relations Consultant at Haris & Associates, where he plays an important role in supporting international clients, particularly Chinese-speaking individuals and businesses, navigating legal matters in Thailand. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has worked closely with the firm’s legal team to assist clients in understanding legal procedures, coordinating documentation, facilitating communications, and ensuring that language and cultural differences do not become obstacles to effective legal representation. Mr. Tian has extensive experience assisting clients involved in p…
SOMRUTAI CHAIYASIT
Legal Team Associate Lawyer Practice Areas Civil Litigation Family and Matrimonial Law International Family Disputes Child Custody and Parental Rights Cross-Border Child Abduction Cases Labour Law and Employment Disputes Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Property and Real Estate Disputes Consumer Protection Cases Biography Somrutai Chaisit is an Associate Lawyer with extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution across a wide range of legal disciplines. Born and raised in Phuket, she possesses a deep understanding of the local community while maintaining a strong commitment to serving international clients and expatriates residing or conducting business in Thailand. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Thaksin University and is admitted as a licensed attorney by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage. Throughout her legal career, she has developed substantial courtroom experience representing cl…



