Ms Cynthia M. Pornavalai > Tilleke & Gibbins > Bangkok, Thailand > Lawyer Profile

Tilleke & Gibbins
SUPALAI GRAND TOWER, 26 F
1011 RAMA 3 ROAD, CHONGNONSI, YANNAWA
BANGKOK 10120
Thailand

Work Department

Corporate & Commercial Department

Position

Counsel
Practice Areas: Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring, Trade and Competition, Japanese Client Services, Property and Construction

Career

Cynthia M. Pornavalai is a champion of business rights in Thailand. From advising foreign investors on mergers, acquisitions, banking and finance, and investing in Thailand to counseling major players in the Thai property market to helping lenders or debtors through debt restructuring and business reorganization matters, Cynthia’s practice is as varied as the business goals of her successful clients.

Cynthia is fluent in English, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai. Cynthia received in-depth legal training at Kyoto University, completing her LLB, LLM, and Doctor of Laws course. Drawing on her strong Japanese language and legal skills, she has developed a niche practice helping Japanese businesses invest and succeed in Thailand.

Also a prolific author and an in-demand speaker, Cynthia has penned numerous authoritative texts and has spoken in various conferences in Thailand and abroad. She is a Founding Member of the International Insolvency Institute and a member of the Japanese Securities Dealers Association.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 recognizes Cynthia as a leading lawyer in Thailand in the areas of Corporate/M&A and Real Estate.

Languages

English, Japanese, Filipino, Thai

Memberships

International Insolvency Institute
Japanese Securities Dealers Association

Education

Doctor of Laws course, Kyoto University
LLM, Kyoto University
LLB, Kyoto University
BA, University of the Philippines

Lawyer Rankings

Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency

Led by Cynthia M. PornavalaiJohn Frangos and Thawat Damsa-ardTilleke & Gibbins‘s restructuring and insolvency practice is well-versed in matters concerning business rehabilitation, distribution of assets amid company closure and managing business renewals. Pornavalai and Damsa-ard’s expertise broadly covers bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency, with the latter recently achieving success in protecting numerous creditors’ interests in the Thai Airways rehabilitation case.

Thailand > Real estate and construction

Tilleke & Gibbins services a blend of domestics and multinationals from the hospitality and manufacturing sectors, aiding with land acquisition, licences and permits for property development, as well as representing clients in real estate disputes. Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn leads the team, specialising in real estate development and property management, while Cynthia Pornavalai advises clients within the tourism and hospitality industries on project finance and construction mandates. Senior associate Supranee Arjjit, who joined from DLA Piper in January 2023, handles matters concerning commercial real estate law and property funds.