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Thailand > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners’s multifaceted disputes practice includes a variety of civil and criminal cases in relation to anti-corruption, fraud and real estate, among others. In addition, the team routinely handles media and public relations issues. Practice head Phisit Dejchaiyasak possesses vast experience in domestic and cross-border disputes, while Sakchai Limsiripothong is well-versed in managing commercial, criminal, bankruptcy and administrative matters before the courts. Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana represents major corporations in a multitude of litigation and arbitration cases.

Thailand > Projects and energy Tier 1

Weerawong Chittmittrapap and Banphot Kittikinglert jointly lead the team at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners, and advise on a varied suite of matters including concessions, project finance and public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, with notable experience in managing oil, gas and power projects. Its client roster extends from government agencies to financial institutions and private entities. Chittmittrapap has recently handled significant infrastructure projects, as well as working with the Government of Thailand, and Kittikinglert operates across a diverse array of projects from ports and highways to public private investment projects. Jirapat Thammavaranucupt departed the firm to join TTT+Partners in September 2023.

Thailand > Capital markets Tier 2

With a client roster that extends from public companies to financial institutions, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners regularly acts for clients on equity and debt instruments, public offerings and private placements, to name a few. Practice head Trinuch Chuenchomlada's experience encompasses IPOs and numerous securities law issues, while Weerawong Chittmittrapap is also active in the capital markets arena. Wittaya Kaewkungsadan is well-versed in debt and equity market transactions, and senior associate Jongtip Tangsripairoje, whose practice has particular strengths in debt market offerings, is another key contact in the group.

Thailand > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners‘s expertise covers a full range of services, including corporate governance, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts, to name a few. Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat leads the practice, counting major corporations and real estate and investment companies in their roster. Weerawong Chittmittrapap is noted for his capabilities in managing strategic transactions, while Chumpicha Vivitasevi is also recommended. Former practice co-head Vipavee Kaosala joined Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office in July 2023.

Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners's multi-disciplinary service offering includes pre-litigation, litigation, and out-of-court restructurings, as well as assisting with the implementation of local and cross-border negotiations for creditors and debtors. The team has also recently been involved in a variety of rehabilitation work. Practice head Natthida Pranutnorapal has experience in corporate transactions, business reorganisation and insolvency, while senior counsel Suntus Kirdsinsap is adept at managing debt restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. Senior partner Weerawong Chittmittrapap also remains a key contact in the team.

Thailand > Banking and finance Tier 3

Counting domestic and international lenders and borrowers in its client roster, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners‘ banking and finance practice is routinely engaged to handle energy and infrastructure project financing, real estate financing and general corporate financing, among others. Steering the practice is Weerawong Chittmittrapap, who is well-versed in assisting clients with a range of banking and finance issues. Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat has recently represented syndicated lenders and banks in financing matters.

Thailand > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 3

Thailand > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners's client roster includes a wide range of private and institutional investors, as well as owners and developers to whom it offers advice across the breadth of real estate matters, assisting on due diligence, mortgage restrictions, hotel licencing matters, land use rights and leasing. Practice head Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat heads the real estate team’s M&A, banking and finance offering, while Chusak Suwanpuchai is sought after for his knowledge of land and construction matters.

Thailand > TMT Tier 3

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners leverages data privacy, IP and regulatory expertise to handle matters on behalf of e-commerce, media and telecoms clients. Phisit Dejchaiyasak is entrusted by telecoms and internet service providers to assist with a variety of disputes, and Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana is another key name to note in the practice. Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt left the practice in March 2023.