SIAM ADR provides civil litigation, commercial arbitration, meditation and negotiation services in Bangkok, Thailand. We recognize that traditional courtroom procedures are ill designed to resolve many international commercial disputes. Some disputes may require a more efficient, flexible, neutral or creative approach. Resolving international business disputes for more than 30 years, Siam ADR is committed to providing cost-effective dispute resolution services. SIAM ADR is managed by Daniel Chernov, an American attorney (Georgetown Law Center ’86) with a diverse range of legal experienced gained in the Asia-Pacific region. Before establishing SIAM ADR in 2011, Daniel practiced law for more than 25 years in Washington, D.C., Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok. In addition to ADR advocacy services, Daniel is available for appointment as a neutral in arbitration and mediation proceedings

Providing comprehensive legal services relating to mergers, acquisitions and foreign direct investment in Thailand and Vietnam. Representing foreign investors in conducting legal due diligence concerning investment targets in Thailand and Vietnam, and drafting/negotiating transaction documentation. Representing foreign real estate developers in conducting land due diligence in Thailand and "land use rights" due diligence in Vietnam, and drafting/negotiating transactiong documentation. Representing international alternative energy producer in arbiration of contract dispute before Thai Arbitration Institute.

Provided comprehensive legal services relating to mergers, acquisitions, and foreign direct investment in Thailand. Represented publicly traded Singaporean company in $US 175 Million acquisition of Thai semiconductor manufacturer. Responsible for all aspects of legal representation, including supervision of legal due diligence team, preparation of legal due diligence report, transaction documentation, corporate governance, legal opinions, taxation, etc... Led legal due diligence team examining publicly traded property development company. Represented European investors in sale of two hotels located in Phuket (transaction value of $US 35 Million).

Provided comprehensive legal services relating to direct foreign investment in Japnan, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, trademark protection, lease of commercial real estate, product distribution, and labor/employment. Supervised legal due diligence teams and prepared due diligence reports with respect to acquisition of Japanese corparations. Drafted and negotiated intellectual property license agreements, including patent of industrial equipment, copyright of computer software and musical recordings, and consumer product trademarks. Represented multinational corparations in civil litigation involving intellectual property licensing, product liability, product distribution and non-competition. Prepared expert opinions concerning international taxation for U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Provided regulatory analysis to foreign-owned banks and financial institutions.

Tried several complex international cases from discovery through trial, including construction accident litigation at Futenma Air Base in Okinawa and arbitration of pharmaceutical license dispute under the International Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Responsible for all phases of litigation, including disovery (more than 25 depositions), motions, briefs, and trials. Drafted copyright license agreements for major record label and purhcase/distribution agreements for major department stores.

Practiced international trade regulation and administrative litigation, including trademark enforcement, import regulation, export controls, and government contracts. Represented Japanese multinational corporations in import relief investigations before U.S. Department of Commerce. Drafted and negotiated auto parts contracts with "Big 3" on behalf of Japanese auto parts manufacturers.