Natnicha Nakhwan
Managing Associate
Natnicha specialises in complex commercial, employment and regulatory disputes, with experience in investigations, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Biography
Languages - English, Thai
Jurisdiction - Thailand
Natnicha has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on complex commercial disputes, cross-border litigation and arbitration-related matters. She regularly represents clients before Thailand's specialised courts across a broad range of disputes, including civil, criminal, employment, consumer protection, class action, intellectual property and international trade matters.
Natnicha has particular experience in employment and labour law, advising on high-value employment disputes, unfair dismissal claims, workforce restructuring and mass layoffs, workplace investigations, and compliance with Thai labour laws. She also advises and represents clients in regulatory and commercial disputes involving key government authorities, including the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Trade Competition Commission and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 mentioned Natnicha's broad practice in employment contracts, investigations, regulatory compliance and labour disputes, while The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 noted that she specialises in disputes and arbitrations.
Experience
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Unfair competition and trade dispute
Representing a leading global manufacturer in a trade dispute initiated by its vendor, involving allegations of unfair competition, filed with the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court and the Office of the Trade Competition Commission.
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Employment advisory for global companies
Advising several global and international companies on employment law matters, including mass layoffs, redundancy, general employment issues, and termination.
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Bond and investment fraud-related claims
Advising a Thai publicly listed company and its subsidiaries in a series of criminal and civil claims arising from alleged fraudulent acts of former directors, involving bonds and various investments both in Thailand and abroad.
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Securities investigation and DSI proceedings
Advising a Thai listed company on criminal allegations under the Securities and Exchange Act, as filed with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
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Aviation technology contract dispute
Advising and defending a leading international aviation technology company in a high-value claim for alleged breach of contract relating to the appointment of a local distributor and business partner.
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Airline commission dispute
Representing a general sales agent (GSA) in a dispute with an airline concerning its entitlement to commissions under a sales representation arrangement.
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Post-M&A arbitration dispute
Acting for an investment company and the shareholders in arbitration proceedings arising from the acquisition of shares and business in a healthcare services group.
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Thai Airways rehabilitation proceedings
Advising a world-leading engine supplier in business aviation, as one of the key creditors in Thai Airways’ rehabilitation proceedings, in relation to outstanding debts under aircraft engine maintenance services.
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Labour court defence for global manufacturer
Representing a leading global manufacturer in labour court proceedings initiated by a number of former employees.