Firm Description

Watson, Farley & Williams is a leading international law firm with 12 offices in major financial centres in Europe, Asia and the USA.

We have one of the largest dedicated shipping legal practices in the world. We have a presence in major shipping centres and can offer integrated cross-border advice on all aspects of corporate and commercial contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, ship finance, leasing and tax issues.

Our Bangkok office is well-regarded for its comprehensive mix of international and Thai law expertise and our involvement in numerous high-profile deals and cases. Shipping is one of the office’s core practices ever since it opened in 2001. The firm continues to expand its contentious and non-contentious teams. We can support all types of local and cross-border transactions and disputes, throughout and beyond Asia.

Our shipping specialists in Bangkok have advised prominent shipowners, one of the world’s largest container operators, owners of luxury vessels, investors and financial institutions on a broad range of shipping transactions and disputes.

Our practice goes beyond pure maritime transport and includes expertise in related sectors such as offshore oil and gas, LNG, ports and logistics and cruise and ferry operations.

The Bangkok office has been ranked by Chambers Asia as a top-tier firm in Shipping, by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as top-tier firm in Transport (Aviation and Shipping), and was listed by InterContinental Finance as Law Firm of the Year in Shipping and Maritime. Our senior lawyers are also well-recognised by major independent legal publications as leading professionals in maritime and shipping.