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Thailand > Projects and energy Tier 1

Counting both sponsors and lenders among its key roster of clients, Chandler MHM Limited's strengths include renewable power projects across Southeast Asia, alongside infrastructure projects. The team has recently assisted clients with the due diligence and financing of a mixed-use property project, as well as acting as lead counsel to syndicated lenders regarding the financing of a large-scale solar project. Co-managing partner Jessada Sawatdipong jointly leads the practice with his vast experience in project finance matters, while co-lead Joseph Tisuthiwongse is particularly well-versed in renewable energy matters, also possessing considerable banking and project experience in both the US and the UK. Key contact David Beckstead's expertise includes greenfield infrastructure projects and cross-border joint ventures. Supattra Sathapornnanon fields a strong practice in the project finance arena, while Pranee Klinratana routinely represents syndicated lenders in project financing and the refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Associate Tip-apa Limvichai is another key contact in the group.

Thailand > Banking and finance Tier 2

Chandler MHM Limited regularly advises financial institutions on regulatory matters, such as fintech, and has recently been involved in corporate financing, acquisition financing and commodities financing. Joint practice head Jessada Sawatdipong specialises in project finance and fellow practice head Joseph Tisuthiwongse has notable expertise in the renewable energy sector. Pranee Klinratana is well-versed in representing syndicated lenders for project financing and refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Supattra Sathapornnanon has particular expertise in regard to the financing of energy and natural resources transactions.

Thailand > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Arkrapol Pichedvanichok helms Chandler MHM Limited's corporate and M&A practice with his broad range of experience that includes domestic and international equity capital markets transactions, as well as joint ventures and foreign investment in Thailand. The practice is entrusted by clients to handle a diverse range of hospitality, automotive and manufacturing related issues, amongst others, with notable expertise in the renewable energy and natural resources arenas. Wongsakrit Khajangson's capabilities encompass corporate matters, M&A and debt restructuring, whilst Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux's expertise extends from corporate restructurings to infrastructure projects.

Thailand > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Active across a number of specialised courts including the bankruptcy and labour courts, Chandler MHM Limited’s practice incorporates a variety of expertise, ranging from IP and IT disputes to commercial and insurance cases. The team counts both local and multinational companies in its key roster of clients. Waree Shinsirikul spearheads the practice, specialising in a multitude of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Key contact Nathee Silacharoen’s capabilities encompass arbitration, regulatory matters and labour and employment, among others.

Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2

Chandler MHM Limited's restructuring and insolvency practice advises creditors on claims when companies enter debt rehabilitation, as demonstrated by its advice on the debt rehabilitation of Thai Airways, where the team acted for creditors representing around 25% of the value of the debt claims submitted. The 'practical and responsive' practice is jointly led by Joseph Tisuthiwongse, who specialises in banking and finance, Waree Shinsirikul and Nathee Silacharoen, who are noted for their experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Thailand > Insurance Tier 3

With demonstrable experience in disputes and regulatory insurance matters, Chandler MHM Limited's practice advises clients on the full spectrum of insurance-related mandates, including M&A. Co-lead Waree Shinsirikul is active on the litigation and alternative dispute resolution front, and fellow co-lead Nathee Silacharoen has considerable experience in handling insurance-related disputes, representing a consortium of clients.

Thailand > Labour and employment Tier 3

Steering Chandler MHM Limited’s labour and employment team, which has the capability to represent local and international multinational companies, is Waree Shinsirikul, Nathee Silacharoen and Chisako Takaya. Shinsirikul’s strengths lie in the litigation and alternative dispute resolution side of the labour and employment arena, while Takaya is entrusted by clients to handle employment-related M&A, as well as advise on labour law issues. Jutharat Anuktanakul is another key contact in the group.

Thailand > Real estate and construction Tier 3

The team at Chandler MHM Limited attract a spread of domestic and international clients seeking aid, particularly with real estate investment and development, on all aspects of structuring development projects from due diligence right through to acquisition. The practice is jointly led by duo Tananan Thammakiat and Susumu Hanawa, the former specialises in real estate investment trusts and M&A, while the latter manages cross-border transactions, aiding the group’s expansion into other Southeast Asian jurisdictions. Another name to note is Nathee Silacharoen, who advises on regulatory real estate matters in Thailand.