Chandler MHM Limited’s banking and finance team is jointly led by ‘Thailand’s leading project finance lawyer’ Jessada Sawatdipong, who has demonstrable experience in cross-border energy and natural resources projects, and ‘first-class lawyer’ Joseph Tisuthiwongse, whose expertise lies in project and acquisition finance matters, with a focus on the renewable energy sector. The practice, which has qualified Thai, US and Japanese lawyers, stands out for its work across major power, infrastructure and real estate projects. Other key members of the team include Pranee Klinratana, who is praised as ‘hands on, pragmatic and can be trusted to get deals done’, and Supattra Sathapornnanon, who works with leading domestic commercial banks on project finance matters.

Praised as ‘a first port of call for any foreign financier contemplating an investment in Thailand’, DLA Piper’s workload includes matters concerning leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate lending, project and real estate finance, as well as general banking issues. The practice is also trusted by financial institutions to advise on M&As, equity investments, asset sales and regulatory mandates. Waranon Vanichprapa, who acts for domestic and international banks, as well as multinational corporations, on financing and restructuring transactions, jointly leads the team alongside ‘outstanding banking and finance partner’ Timothy Tan, whose practice lies in acquisition financing and leveraged buyouts.

Counting investment, commercial and development banks, as well as sovereign entities and international corporations, among its key roster of clients, Norton Rose Fulbright advises on project, acquisition and corporate finance matters, and is well-placed to leverage the firm’s global footprint to handle a range of cross-border banking and finance issues. Tassanai Kiratisountorn leads the ‘proactive’ team and acts for clients on multi-jurisdictional financings, particularly in the energy sector, while senior associate Chormas Premsirinirund represents lenders in transactions.

Tilleke & Gibbins advises its roster of clients on a broad range of mandates concerning asset finance, bilateral financing, commercial banking, bonds, corporate lending, derivatives and syndicated loans. The team regularly acts for domestic and foreign banks, securities firms, equity and investment firms, as well as other financial institutions, on market entry, lending activities and day-to-day operations in Thailand. Kobkit Thienpreecha jointly leads the practice alongside Santhapat Periera, who specialises in asset finance matters, namely aircraft financing, as well as project financing in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Senior associate Niti Muangkote, who joined the firm from Baker McKenzie LLP in September 2021, is another key contact in the team.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners’s banking and finance team is jointly led by Weerawong Chittmittrapap and Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat. The team advises domestic and international lenders, as well as borrowers, on bank lending issues, energy and infrastructure project financing, in addition to acquisition and corporate finance matters. Chittmittrapap is noted for his expertise in advising on the financing aspects of major infrastructure projects, while Chaikajornwat represents domestic banks, financial institutions, real estate and investment companies on financing mandates. Thammavaranucupt focuses on the financing aspects of infrastructure and PPP projects.

Noted for its capability in handling project finance matters, the team at DFDL Legal & Tax is collectively led by Audray Souche, Vinay Ahuja, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong. Counting lenders, issuers, development banks and international financial institutions among its key roster of clients, the practice has demonstrable experience across the energy and infrastructure, financial services, consumer goods and financial technology sectors. Ahuja advises on commercial and institutional lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, as well as regulatory compliance mandates, while Souche focuses on the financing aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, and Sanguanwong handles cross-border financings.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP’s banking and finance team is led by Surasak Vajasit, who has demonstrable experience advising on corporate and financing transactions, including privatisations, securities transactions, loan facilities, project finance and bankruptcy-related work. The practice, which is noted for it capability in handling cross-border mandates, relies on the expertise of Piroon Saengpakdee, who focuses on project development and finance issues. Pakpoom Suntornvipat is another key contact in the team.

SRPP Ltd.’s banking and finance team counts acquisition, real estate and equity financings, in addition to refinancings and debt restructurings, in its workload. With experience across the energy, hospitality, aviation and telecoms sectors, the group’s client roster includes domestic and international companies, financial institutions, as well as lenders, borrowers, guarantors, and security providers. Practice leader Passawan Navanithikul advises on matters concerning domestic and cross-border acquisition finance, investment facilities and asset-based lending facilities, and is frequently assisted by senior associate Sireedhorn Kittiphumwong.

Counting foreign banks, private equity firms and multinational companies among its key roster of clients, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited’s corporate and finance practice is led by Christopher Osborne, who focuses on project financing matters and is noted for his expertise in the renewable energy sector. The practice also has experience across the aviation and technology sectors.