Pumma Doungrutana
Biography
Pumma Doungrutana is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Bangkok. With two decades of experience, he advises clients on complex litigation and arbitration matters across a range of sectors, including (re)insurance, logistics, international trade and commercial contracts.
He regularly acts as counsel in proceedings under the rules of TAI, THAC, ICC and SIAC, and is known for his strategic approach and ability to manage procedurally complex, multi-party disputes. Prior to joining the Firm, he spent ten years with another international law firm.
Practice Focus
Pumma focuses on contentious and non-contentious matters involving (re)insurance, labor and employment, international trade, arbitration, commercial disputes, wrongful acts and white-collar crime. He represents clients in both litigation and arbitration and is particularly experienced in navigating cross-border disputes and parallel proceedings.
Representative Legal Matters
- Represented a major chemical manufacturer in high-value arbitration proceedings under TAI rules arising from a USD 113 million EPC contract for the construction of a chemical production facility. The dispute involved complex issues of delay analysis, risk allocation and contract termination, with broader regional and cross-border commercial implications.
- Represented a logistics company in arbitration proceedings valued at approximately USD 62 million, arising from the collapse of a warehouse. The dispute involved breach of a supply and construction agreement, complex liability issues among consortium members, technical investigations and related insurance policies.
- Represented a global food company in Thai court proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of a SIAC arbitral award against a Thai entity. The dispute arose from a cross-border transaction and raised novel legal issues concerning arbitration clauses embedded in digital contracts and their enforceability under Thai public policy and consumer protection law.
- Represented a logistics company in defending an insurance lawsuit arising from a warehouse fire and in pursuing claims against third parties. The matter involved complex liability issues, parallel proceedings and forensic evidence, with successful outcomes in both defense and recovery actions.
- Advised major oil and gas companies on legal and insurance issues arising from offshore oil spills. The matters involved complex regulatory, environmental and liability considerations, as well as coordination with multiple stakeholders and insurers under various policies.
- Represented a leading insurance company in a class action lawsuit filed by the Thailand Consumers Council concerning claims for insurance payouts. The matter involved potential exposure of approximately USD 65 million.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Lawyers Council of Thailand
Admissions
- Thailand (2005)
Education
- University of New South Wales (LL.M.) (2007)
- Thammasat University (LL.B.) (2004)
Languages
- English
- Thai
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