Real estate and construction in Thailand

DLA Piper handles the full range of real estate transactions, including project and commercial developments, REITs, property investments, as well as construction and real estate disputes. The practice is noted for its expertise in advising clients across the hotel and leisure sectors on contractual arrangements, development projects and management agreements. Dusadee Jittasaiyapan heads up the team and has experience in handling the full spectrum of real estate transactions across the retail, industrial and energy sectors. Senior associate Supranee Arjjit is a key contact in the team, and advises domestic and international clients on real estate investment and projects developments.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited acts for clients on hotel developments and management agreements, as well as advising on a range of real estate matters in the residential, industrial and retail sectors. Practice co-leader Chatchavej Chitvarakorn advises Thai and foreign developers and hotels on development projects and M&A transactions, in addition to acting for government agencies and multination corporations on construction projects. Praphan Phichaiwatkomol jointly leads the practice alongside Chitvarakorn and has experience in foreign investments, while associate Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul focuses on the property development of resorts, hotels and mixed-use properties.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited advises developers and high-net-worth individuals on a range of real estate and development matters, including industrial properties and residential estates. Christopher Osborne is noted for his expertise in the hotel and leisure sectors and leads the wider team on building due diligence for energy projects and construction developments. Kay Kian Tan represents clients in hotels and hospitality, and construction disputes, while senior associate Lyle Andrews utilises his chartered surveyor expertise to advise on construction contracts.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd. acts for multinational corporations, institutional investors and private equity funds on development projects, particularly in the hospitality and hotel sectors, as well as industrial acquisitions, restructurings and real estate transactions. Practice leader Robert H Schuler has over 20 years’ experience in real estate matters across Southeast Asia, and advises owners, operators and investors in hotel, resort and retail development projects. Ittinant Suwanjutha assists real estate developers on property developments and leasing in Thailand.

Chandler MHM Limited is praised for its ‘track record and experience in REITs in Thailand’, and acts for sponsors, asset owners and fund managers in this space. The real estate and construction practice also advises local and overseas investors, particularly Japanese developers, in all aspects of property developments. Tananan Thammakiat, who specialises in REITs, jointly leads the practice alongside Susumu Hanawa, who has ‘plenty of experience’ in real estate funds and finance, as well as handling cross-border transactions involving Indonesia and Vietnam.

DFDL Legal & Tax’s ‘real estate team provides practical advice, insightful comments’ and helps clients ‘to understand the legal framework in Thailand’. Managing director Audray Souche handles cross-border infrastructure projects, while Rashane Leerabandhu acts for Thai corporations and international clients on real estate developments. Kraisorn Rueangkul advises clients in the aviation, renewable energy and oil and gas sectors on PPPs and foreign direct investment matters.

The cross-practice property team at Tilleke & Gibbins acts for domestic and multinational clients, particularly in the manufacturing and hospitality industry sectors, on real estate development matters. Cynthia M. Pornavalai, who advises investment firms, developers and manufacturers on real estate transactions, heads up with practice alongside Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn, who is noted for his expertise in property acquisitions, lease agreements and development agreements.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners represents developers, owners, institutional investors and property funds on matters relating to property acquisitions, developments, constructions and financing of real estate assets. The practice is led by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, who has experience in advising real estate clients on domestic and cross-border M&A and finance work in Southeast Asia, while of counsel Chusak Suwanpuchai has experience in land and construction matters.