Client Stories
Words from the families we have worked with
These accounts are shared with clients' permission. Names have been abbreviated for privacy.
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Years of practice
380+
Matters concluded
4.9
Average client rating
3
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What families have said
Bangkok · Marital Agreement
"My fiancée and I are from different countries and had been putting off the marital agreement because neither of us knew how to begin. The first meeting was nothing like I expected — there was no pressure, just a genuine conversation about what mattered to each of us. The document they produced was clear and actually readable. We felt well looked after throughout."
April 2025
Chiang Mai · Divorce Proceedings
"The approach they took — separate conversations first, no rushing into joint sessions — made a real difference. By the time we sat down together, both of us had been properly heard. The settlement took about three months to finalise, which felt reasonable given how much had to be sorted. I am grateful we found counsel who understood that this wasn't a transaction."
March 2025
British national, Bangkok · Marital Agreement
"I needed a marital agreement that would hold up both in Thailand and in the UK. The process took a bit longer than I'd hoped because of the cross-border coordination required, but the result was thorough and the team was transparent about what was involved. They kept me updated throughout and the final document covered everything I'd asked about."
April 2025
Bangkok · Child Custody Arrangement
"What I valued most was that they kept my daughter central to the whole process. They even asked if it would be alright to speak with her briefly — a quiet, informal conversation — so that her preferences about her school and her time with each parent were reflected in the plan. That felt right. The parenting plan itself is detailed and practical."
April 2025
French national, Bangkok · Divorce
"I was anxious about how the divorce would affect my children and my relationship with them going forward. The counsel I worked with understood that and oriented every conversation toward what a workable arrangement would look like in practice — not just legally. The whole process felt proportionate and considered. I came away feeling that we had found a reasonable path."
March 2025
Bangkok · Parenting Plan
"We needed a parenting plan updated because our circumstances had changed — new schools, new work schedules. The process was straightforward and the counsel was efficient without being abrupt. We had a revised plan within six weeks. Communication throughout was clear and the fees were exactly as discussed."
May 2025
Case Studies
How some matters unfolded
These accounts are anonymised and shared with clients' permission. They may give a clearer sense of what engaging with us looks like in practice.
Challenge
Mixed-nationality couple, assets in two countries
An Australian national and his Thai partner were planning to marry and had property and investments in both countries. They wanted a marital agreement that would be recognised in both jurisdictions but had no idea how to approach the cross-border coordination.
Approach
We conducted separate consultations with each partner, then a joint session to align their priorities. We drafted the agreement under Thai law and coordinated with an Australian family law firm to ensure recognition requirements for New South Wales were met. Notarization was handled simultaneously.
Outcome
A finalised marital agreement recognised in both jurisdictions, completed over approximately six weeks. Both partners described the process as significantly less complicated than they had feared. The agreement covered Thai property, Australian superannuation, and inherited assets on both sides.
"We did not expect it to feel as calm as it did." — A.S., client
Challenge
Divorce with two children and contested household arrangements
A couple with two school-age children in Bangkok had reached the decision to divorce but had significant disagreement about the children's schooling and the time each parent would spend with them. Neither wanted to go to court, but direct discussions between them had broken down.
Approach
After individual sessions with each parent, we held four mediation meetings over eight weeks — working through the property matters first, then the children's arrangements. With the parents' agreement, we also had two brief conversations with the older child about their preferences. A draft settlement was prepared covering property, maintenance, and a detailed parenting plan.
Outcome
Settlement reached without court proceedings. The parenting plan included school term schedules, holiday rotations, and a communication framework for decisions about healthcare and schooling. Both parents were satisfied with the result and agreed the children's preferences had been well reflected.
"The children's school year wasn't disrupted. That was the most important thing." — N.P., client
Challenge
Parents separating after a long partnership without formal marriage
Two parents — one Thai, one Japanese — had been together for eleven years and had a ten-year-old son. They had never formally married. As the relationship came to an end, they needed a custody arrangement and parenting plan that would work practically given the father's work travel schedule.
Approach
Both parents were seen separately. Given the child's age, we arranged a brief, informal session with him — not to ask him to choose, but to understand his daily routines and what mattered to him in terms of stability. The parenting plan was built around his school schedule and the father's travel pattern, with clear provisions for remote communication.
Outcome
A court-formalised parenting plan covering primary residence, regular and holiday contact, decisions on schooling and healthcare, and a communication schedule. The parents described the process as having helped them move from conflict to coordination. The plan was filed and approved by the Family Court in under two months.
"We left with something we could both actually follow." — W.K., client
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Lawyers Council of Thailand
All counsel hold current registration and comply with professional conduct requirements including annual CPD.
TAMC Accredited Mediators
Formal mediation accreditation from the Thailand Arbitration and Mediation Center.
ALB Thai Family Law Practice 2024
Asian Legal Business Award for Family Law Practice of the Year, Thailand, 2024.
Legal 500 Recommended 2023–2024
Listed as a recommended family law firm in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific directory for two consecutive years.
PDPA Compliant Data Handling
Client data managed in compliance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. Data retained only as legally required.
Thai-Australian Legal Cooperation
Established cooperation with partner counsel in Australia, UK, and Germany for cross-border family matters.
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