Joe Leeds

 Partner

Attorney Leeds is a Thai-American lawyer who has been licensed to practice law in the United States since 1987. He previously worked as a trial and appellate attorney in the United States and has litigated thousands of cases. He was the attorney of record in several Supreme Court cases that established new legal precedents. Attorney Leeds was recruited to work in Thailand during the Asian Financial Crisis and assisted in the negotiation and drafting of financial restructuring and rehabilitation plans between Thai public companies and major international banks. Attorney Leeds has advised on numerous high-profile international criminal cases involving transnational law, extradition, and Interpol-related matters. He has published scholarly articles on international law in academic journals and has taught international law in the Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Law Master’s Program. He holds a B.A. from the University of Texas (1983) and a J.D. from the University of Houston (1986). He is fluent in Thai. 

 Languages: English (native), Thai (fluent), and Spanish (conversational).

Chaninat Leeds

 Partner

Chaninat Leeds is a retired Associate Professor of Law at the Sukhothai Thammathirat University Faculty of Law. Her fields of specialization include Employment Law, Family Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, and Intellectual Property Law. Professor Chaninat has authored numerous texts and academic articles on Thailand’s Employment Law and Family Law and numerous private companies regarding employment policies, employment disputes, and the drafting of employment contracts. Professor Chaninat is a licensed Patent Agent and serves as a consultant to the firm.

Languages: Thai and English

Jiraporn Thongphong

 Partner

Attorney Thongphong graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law in 2008. She is a licensed attorney and notary and has been practicing law since 2008. Attorney Thongphong is fluent in English and has handled hundreds of transnational legal cases. She also has extensive experience with Hague Treaty legal issues. In 2018, she was awarded a specialized license from the Thailand Family Court to defend family-related criminal cases. Attorney Thongphong specializes in family law, divorce and custody law, criminal law, inheritance, and personal injury cases, along with other areas of civil and criminal litigation. 

Languages: Thai and English.

Suthida Thongkwan

Associate Attorney

Attorney Suthida graduated from Naresuan University with a Law Degree and has been practicing law since 2016. Her expertise includes Family Law, Appellate Law, Probate Law, Company and Corporate Law, as well as handling Thai work permits and visas.

Languages: Thai and English

Jirapinya Manoros

Attorney

Attorney Jirapinya graduated from Naresuan University with a law degree in 2021 and became a licensed Thai attorney in 2023. She also graduated from the American University Alumni Center in Bangkok, Thailand, with a certificate in English language studies. She is currently an associate attorney specializing in trademark law, U.S. immigration law, and family law. She is also a licensed Thai Notarial Services Attorney. 

Languages: Thai and English.

Kittikarn Kiti

Attorney

Attorney Kittikarn graduated from Thammasat University in 2022 with a law degree and is a licensed Thai attorney. She is currently an assistant lawyer specializing in family law, including divorce, child custody, and the division of marital property.

 Languages: Thai and English.

Pathom Khanyanathom

Senior Attorney

Attorney Khanyanathom graduated in Law from Ramkhamhaeng University and has been a criminal defense attorney since 1979. Attorney Khanyanathom has handled multiple prominent and high-profile criminal cases, including political corruption cases, narcotics cases, financial fraud cases, and other areas of criminal defense.

Languages: Thai and English.

Phiriya Weerasawadi

Senior Attorney

Attorney Weerasawadi graduated from Thammasat University with a Law Degree and has been practicing law since 2002. Attorney Weerasawadi specializes in litigation and trial law. He also has expertise in Family Law, Inheritance Law, and Real Estate Law. Attorney Weerasawadi is a qualified Thai barrister and is licensed to practice before the Thai Juvenile and Family Court. 

Languages: Thai and English.

Thakoon Chantararangs

Senior Attorney

Attorney Chantararangsi graduated from Thammasat University and has been practicing law since 2000, specializing in litigation. He is an expert in divorce litigation, family law, and breach of contract cases. Attorney Thakoon is also a qualified Thai barrister and a licensed attorney of the Thai Juvenile and Family Court.

Languages: Thai and English.

Soontree Boonsri

Finance and Accounting

Soontree graduated from Bangkok University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She works for Chaninat and Leeds as the Finance and Accounting Supervisor. Her expertise includes Thai taxation, social security, and withholding tax. 

Languages: Thai and English.

Tawan Somboonsuk

Conflict Resolution Officer

Mr. Somboonsuk is a Conflict Resolution Officer and special affairs coordinator and investigator. He holds a Class “K” firearms license and SWAT training certificate. He is a Muay Thai boxing champion and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. Mr. Mr. Somboonsuk specializes in investigation, conflict resolution and legal enforcement matters. 

Languages: Thai and English.

Chutima Tantisuwanna

Forensic Computer Expert

Chutima graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree, majoring in Computer Business, in 1998. Chutima is an expert in forensic computer investigation. She has experience as a website administrator and IT specialist, with many years of professional experience.

Languages: Thai and English.