Litigation Services
Working side by side with our team of Thai counterparts, the client can rest assured that their case will be taken care of professionally. Harwell International is able to provide litigation service in the following legal areas:
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Labor Disputes
- Intellectual Property Disputes
Information for Clients
Litigation
Litigation is the process of taking a case to a court of law or carrying on a lawsuit for settling controversies or disputes so that a judgment can be made.
The general courts are ordinary courts which have authorities to try and adjudicate criminal and civil cases.
There are three – tier Court system that classified by their respective methods of hearing cases which comprises the Courts of Justice in Thailand:
Having a mixture of Western and local legal procedures, all legal matters in Thailand are based on the evidences submitted to the courts and damages are awarded but very rarely do they award punitive damages.
The legal process in Thailand is very time consuming and postponements can be up to a year. Dispute resolution is encouraged and many times settlements are reached instead of approaching the courts.
Most common litigation in Thailand:
- Family Law
Divorce Litigation and Child Custody - Civil Law
Breach of Contract - Personal Injury
Tort and Medical Malpractice Litigation
Related Practice Areas
Notary Services
Notary publics witness the signing of important documents and verify the identity, the willingness to sign the documents of the signer(s), and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction.
Power of Attorney
Harwell Legal International Law Office’s team of experienced Thai lawyers can provide a complete service for the drafting and notarization of Power of Attorney documents.
Last Will & Testament
A proper will is a guarantee that your wishes will be respected. The last will and testament Thailand let you choose your heirs and clearly outlines your last wishes.