The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier’s team is led by Suttiphat Khamsirivatchara - recommended by clients for his ‘strong international experience’. The firm acted on several high-value refinancings and structured finance transactions over the past twelve months, but the highlight was advising SF Development Company on obtaining THB6.61bn syndicated credit facilities to construct a shopping complex.

Within Corporate and M&A (including capital markets), Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier received a significant number of energy-related instructions over the past twelve months, but it was in Thailand’s growing financial services sector that it really shined. Among its transactions, it advised Seamico Securities on the merger of its securities businesses with KTB, a subsidiary of Krung Thai Bank. Its joint venture with Allens Arthur Robinson continues to be a major plus for clients. Marcus Clark is recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Siam Premier is a second tier firm,

Lawyers at Siam Premier score points for ‘knowledge in their subject, ability to understand the client’s business quickly and service-led minds’. The firm continues to advise Thai Airways in major international antitrust investigations relating to alleged price fixing. Bancha Wudhiprecha and Techatat Udomsiri are the main contacts.

Within Intellectual property, Siam Premier is a second tier firm,

In 2010, Siam Premier hired ‘outstanding’ heavyweight litigator Edward Kelly as co-head for IP, IT and telecoms; formerly at Tilleke & Gibbins, he is singled out as ‘knowledgeable and trustworthy with an unwavering commitment to responsible business practices’. The firm acts for household names in the media, pharma and fashion sectors on portfolio management, patent litigation and enforcement raids.

Within Legal market overview,

Also worth mentioning, Siam Premier scored a considerable coup with the hire of heavyweight IP litigator Edward Kelly from Tilleke & Gibbins in 2010 - he now co-heads the IP and IT practice.

Within Projects and energy, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier is recommended for the strong regional projects practice of Marae Ciantar, who hails from the Allens Arthur Robinson side of the joint venture. The firm represented Italian-Thai Development on the sale of its interest in the Nam Theun 2 dam.

Within Real estate and construction, Siam Premier is a second tier firm,

Siam Premier’s property practice has a strong record in acting for developers but also represents property funds and banks on real estate matters. In a headline transaction, the firm advised Singapore-based developer, Roxy Park, on the divestment of its stake in Pan Talay - a joint venture to establish a hotel development in Southern Thailand.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier acted on several high-profile restructurings in 2010 for clients in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and energy sectors. Bancha Wudhiprecha shines on contentious issues.

Within TMT, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier is representing a telecoms company in a major regulatory dispute. The arrival of IP and telecommunications specialist Edward Kelly from Tilleke & Gibbins gives the firm considerable firepower in this area.

Within Tax, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier advised a travel company on the restructuring of its Thai investments, including tax matters related to share restructurings. Tawee Khositjiranun is the main contact.

Within Transport, Siam Premier is a third tier firm,

Siam Premier continues to advise Thai Airways on transactional and contentious issues; most notably it is representing the aviation company on global antitrust investigations.