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Chandler MHM shipping, insurance trio joins Rajah & Tann Thailand

by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

 

Rajah & Tann Thailand has strengthened its shipping and insurance practice groups by hiring a team of lawyers from Chandler MHM led by Ittirote Klinboon, who joins as a partner. 

The team, which also includes counsel Rawi Mechvichai and senior associate Toon Thanakham, brings experience in handling maritime and insurance…

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