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Siam Premier International Law Office Limited > The Legal 500 Rankings

Thailand > Capital markets Tier 2

Counting fund managers, investment banks, issuers and underwriters in its varied roster, Siam Premier International Law Office Limited fields a capital markets practice that includes domestic and cross-border IPOs, secondary offerings and capital raisings. Co-lead Kulkanist Khamsirivatchara‘s vast experience extends from securities and stock exchange laws to corporate and commercial law. Alongside Khamsirivatchara, Linda Osathaworanan and Saithip Mansri also lead the practice, the latter noted for her capabilities in IPO-related work. Maythawee Sarathai, who joined the practice from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in June 2022, focuses on foreign investments, while Kanokon Worachanyawong is active across numerous sectors, from aviation and manufacturing to hospitality.

Thailand > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Praised for its ‘toughness, intelligence and a commercial point of view’, the team at Siam Premier International Law Office Limited is noted for its expertise across a diverse array of matters, including private and public M&A, due diligence, joint ventures and leveraged buy-outs. The practice is jointly led by ‘intelligent’ Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, Maythawee Sarathai, Linda Osathaworanan, Saithip Mansri, Torsakul Cunvong and Kanokon Worachanyawong. Chitvarakorn routinely advises clients on global acquisitions and Sarathai’s expertise includes all aspects of foreign investment in Thailand, including M&A, corporate structures and registration.

Thailand > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited maintains a diverse practice, managing issues including criminal trials, aviation disputes and commercial litigation cases. The practice is jointly led by Kong Suriyamontol, Techatat Udomsiri and Sumit Masrungson. Suriyamontol possesses a wealth of experience in the domain of commercial law, with a client roster that includes commercial banks, hotel management companies and construction and engineering contractors, among others. Udomsiri’s varied expertise includes commercial disputes, criminal charges and administrative proceedings, while Masrungson is well-versed in addressing commercial and administrative disputes for public and private sector clients. Counsel Somchai Yungkarn and senior consultant Suraphon Rittipongchusit are other names to note in the practice.

Thailand > Labour and employment Tier 2

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited advises clients on collective bargaining, termination of employment, industrial conflicts and strategic labour matters. Rawat Chomsri, Sumit Masrungson and Somchai Yungkarn jointly lead the practice. Chomsri regularly assists multinational and large domestic clients on contentious and non-contentious labour and employment mandates, while Masrungson has notable expertise in alternative dispute resolution, counting large private and public sector clients in his roster. Litigation specialist Yungkarn is entrusted by clients with sensitive labour and employment cases.

Thailand > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited acts for international and domestic property developers, local governmental agencies and multinational corporations, assisting with due diligence, planning, land use, structuring, property acquisitions and disposals. Chatchavej Chitvarakorn oversees the work and has 20 years' experience advising clients on real property and construction issues. Rawat Chomsri attracts large domestics and multinationals seeking advice on foreign investment, while Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul has experience acting for hotels and resorts on development projects and acquisitions.

Thailand > Banking and finance Tier 3

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited incorporates a multitude of domestic and cross-border financing transactions in its domain of expertise, with strengths in handling financial disputes and restructuring matters. Its client roster includes commercial and investment banks, global financial institutions and public sector entities, to name a few. Leading the team is Torsakul Cunvong, who is routinely entrusted by clients in relation to drafting and negotiating bancassurance agreements, and Siripun Kriangwattanapong, who bolsters the practice with her expertise in the commercial arena. Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul rounds out the practice heads, she is sought after by clients for her expertise in complex financing matters and M&A. Maythawee Sarathai joined the firm in June 2022 from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Thailand > Projects and energy Tier 3

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited's key undertakings extend from energy disputes and power station projects to project finances and structures. Rawat Chomsri leads the practice, with demonstrable experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, such as project investments. Alongside him is Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, whose broad range of capabilities include public-private partnership work in relation to rail and road infrastructure in Thailand.

Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

Bancha Wudhiprecha, Kong Suriyamontol,  Techatat Udomsiri and senior consultant Sumit Masrungson jointly helm Siam Premier International Law Office Limited‘s restructuring and insolvency practice, noted for its capabilities in handling debt for equity and asset swaps, formal and informal restructurings, as well as acquisitions of distressed assets and loan portfolios. Key contact Somchai Yungkarn routinely advises on issues relating to labour and employment, telecoms, banking, and business rehabilitation matters. Maythawee Sarathai joined from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in June 2022, bolstering the practice with demonstrable experience in distressed debt matters and foreign investments.

Thailand > Tax Tier 3

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited frequently assists clients with advisory tax matters including, tax planning, audits and restructurings. Practice head Praphan Phichaiwatkomol has experience in advising clients on the tax implications of inbound and outbound investments, effective investment structuring and joint ventures. Special counsel Tassanu Chutikanon is another key member of the team.

Thailand > Insurance