The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a third tier firm,

The 'highly responsive' Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited provides an 'excellent service' to lenders on project finance matters. In a major highlight, Manida Zinmerman acted for Kasikorn Bank as lead arranger in a $160m financing for the construction of the Thaicom 6 Satellite. Surasak Vajasit advised Krung Thai Bank on a THB8bn loan granted to an Italian-Thai joint venture for a mining project. The 'first-class' and 'solution-driven' Waranon Vanichprapa 'brings an ideal mix of technical excellence and commercial understanding' to any transaction. Stephen Bennett is also recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A (including capital markets), Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a third tier firm,

Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited's expertise covers the telecoms, power and infrastructure sectors. Edward Koehler advised Electricity Generating on the acquisition of an additional stake in Quezon Power (Philippines) and InterGen Management Services (Philippines) for $375m. Clients include BP and Thai Rail Investments. The team also fields key players in Stephen Bennett and Manida Zinmerman

Within Dispute resolution, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a third tier firm,

'Excellent on all fronts', Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited handles telecoms, customs and excise, construction and project disputes. The team represented a client in an arbitration proceeding against Walter Bau. It also acts for AAPICO, Matchbox and PTT Asahi. Surasak Vajasit is 'accessible around the clock' and provides 'direct and to-the-point advice'.

Within Projects and energy, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a first tier firm,

Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is experienced in infrastructure and power projects, and advises sponsors and lenders on project finance and development matters. It is acting for Wind Energy Development Company regarding the financing of a portfolio of wind farms in Thailand, and also advises Natural Energy Development Company on issues relating to its photovoltaic power plant. Edward Koehler leads in project finance work and James Bradley is the contact for project contracts.

Within Real estate and construction, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a third tier firm,

A leader on the projects side, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited also has solid real estate experience, particularly in finance-related instructions. Surasak Vajasit is the key contact.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited is a third tier firm,

Hunton & Williams (Thailand) Limited's Surasak Vajasit advises on debt restructuring, business reorganisation and insolvency matters. Representative clients include Don Muang Tollway, Inter Far East Engineering and STA Group.