What Working with Us Actually Looks Like
The advantages below are not aspirational statements. They describe the firm as it operates day to day — and the conditions we consider important enough to keep.
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Concentrated Bangkok Practice
We work in the Bangkok civil courts and the Central IP and International Trade Court. That focus produces familiarity with procedure, personnel, and case scheduling that a general practice cannot replicate.
Honest Early Assessment
The merit of a position is assessed candidly before engagement begins. Clients who have gone through that process tend to proceed with a clearer understanding of the cost-benefit calculus than those who did not.
Fixed-Fee Service Structure
Each service carries a stated fee. Clients know the cost from the engagement letter. Revisions to scope are discussed before work begins — not reported after it concludes.
Mediation as a Distinct Skill
Mediation attendance is handled by a certified mediator, not delegated to the most junior person available. Position papers are prepared with the same care as a pleading.
Direct Partner Access
The partner responsible for the matter is accessible to the client directly. Instructions are not managed through layers of associates whose involvement may not be reflected in the advice given.
Two-Counsel Document Review
Pleadings, memoranda, and position papers are reviewed by a second qualified lawyer before delivery. The layer of review catches errors that first-draft fatigue tends to miss.
Practitioners with Court Experience
The team has appeared before the Bangkok civil courts and the Central IP and International Trade Court across more than a decade of concentrated commercial practice. That is not a promotional figure — it reflects the range of matters handled and the procedural knowledge that accumulates from sustained court work.
Expertise in Thai litigation means understanding the pleading requirements, the documentary standards, and the approach to witness examination that each court applies. It also means understanding the limits of what the courts can deliver — so clients are not persuaded to pursue matters whose costs are unlikely to be justified.
What this means in practice
- Pleadings drafted to match the specific court's preferences
- Witness preparation conducted in line with Thai civil procedure
- Scheduling and deadline management based on actual court calendar experience
- Early identification of procedural issues before they affect the case
The process from first meeting to close
- 01Initial consultation — documents reviewed, position assessed
- 02Written engagement letter with scope and fee confirmed
- 03Documentary review and strategy memo prepared
- 04Pleadings or position paper drafted and reviewed
- 05Ongoing client communication at each procedural stage
- 06Matter close report confirming outcome and any follow-on steps
A Method That Reduces Uncertainty
Litigation tends to carry more uncertainty than clients expect when it begins. The process Sirimongkol uses is designed to surface that uncertainty early — at the assessment and documentary review stage — rather than allowing it to accumulate into costly surprises during the hearing.
Each stage of the matter is communicated in writing. The client always knows what stage the matter is at, what has happened since the previous update, and what the next step requires of them.
Fees That Reflect the Work, Not the Firm's Address
The practice is based in Khlong San, not in Sathorn or Silom. Overheads are lower, and those savings are passed into the fee structure. Clients pay for the legal work — not for a prestigious postcode or an expansive reception area.
Fixed fees per service also mean that the cost calculation is straightforward at the outset. A Pre-Suit Memorandum costs ฿4,800. Mediation Counsel costs ฿14,500. Trial Representation starts at ฿34,800. Those are the professional fees; court disbursements and third-party costs are stated separately and in advance.
Fee transparency commitments
- Stated fee in engagement letter before any work begins
- Scope changes discussed and agreed before additional cost is incurred
- Court disbursements estimated in advance, not billed as surprises
- No referral fees or commissions built into the engagement cost
How We Compare to Typical Commercial Counsel
An honest comparison across the points that tend to matter most to in-house teams and business owners.
| Factor | Typical Firm | Sirimongkol |
|---|---|---|
| Fee structure | Hourly billing, variable total | Fixed fee per service |
| Early merit assessment | ||
| Partner handles the matter directly | Often delegated | |
| Two-counsel document review | ||
| Certified mediator on staff | Varies | |
| Written scope before engagement | Not always | |
| Central IP & Trade Court experience | Varies by firm |
Aspects of the practice that are not common elsewhere
Pre-Litigation Checklist Service
The Pre-Suit Strategic Memorandum includes a documented checklist of the steps and evidence that benefit from attention before any complaint is filed. In-house teams and boards have found this format useful for structuring the internal review before authorising legal proceedings.
Settlement Considered Throughout
Settlement is not raised as an afterthought when litigation becomes difficult. It is discussed as a live option from the first meeting and revisited as the matter develops. This saves time and cost when the conditions for a useful settlement emerge earlier than expected.
No Pressure Approach to Engagement
We do not pursue every matter that arrives. If, after the initial consultation, the position does not merit the cost of proceedings, we say so and decline the engagement. That selectivity protects the client and maintains the quality of the firm's active caseload.
English and Thai Working Capability
Client communications, memoranda, and meeting notes are prepared in English or Thai depending on the client's preference. Cross-border businesses and foreign subsidiaries operating in Thailand do not require a translator to follow the substance of their own matter.
Milestones and Memberships
Bring your matter to people who will assess it honestly
A first consultation is kept brief and direct. We review the core documents, identify the relevant questions, and give you a clear sense of what the matter involves — without commitment on your part.
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