The Legal 500 > Asia Pacific > Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency

Baker McKenzie acts for creditors and debtors in complex and often cross-border restructuring and reorganisation mandates and high-value disputes. The team is jointly led by Chirachai Okanurak and Kanit Vallayapet, both of whom have experience in corporate and debt restructuring work. Another key figure is managing partner Wynn Pakdeejit, who is instructed by major Thai banks in various insolvency and recovery proceedings. Paralee Techajongjintana, who has expertise in financial restructuring and bankruptcy litigation, is also recommended.

DLA Piper (Thailand) Limited is regularly involved in bond restructuring work, but has particular expertise in contentious insolvency matters, including investigation, enforcement and litigation. Practice head Timothy Tan is instructed by banks, borrowers and investment funds in debt restructuring mandates, and Don Rojanapenkul handles a range of bankruptcy litigation, including debt recovery claims.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners handles insolvency-related litigation, restructuring and cross-border debtor/creditor negotiations. Of recent note, practice co-head Weerawong Chittmittrapap represented Triple T Broadband in connection with its debt reorganisation, while litigator Sakchai Limsiripothong was involved in several cases in the bankruptcy court. Also recommended are practice co-head Phisit Dejchaiyasak and senior counsel Suntus Kirdsinsap, who stands out in the debt restructuring space. Senior associate Natthida Pranutnorapal is a name to note on the more junior end.

Mayer Brown has a broad client base consisting of banks, international funds and professional services firms, which it advises on cross-border restructuring mandates and liquidation proceedings. Maythawee Sarathai is highly regarded in court supervised restructuring cases, but is also active in out-of-court restructurings and debt recovery. Senior associate Kesara Summacarava is also recommended.