Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners > Bangkok, Thailand > Firm Profile
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Offices
22ND FLOOR, MERCURY TOWER, 540 PLOENCHIT ROAD
LUMPINI, PATHUMWAN
BANGKOK 10330
Thailand
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Thailand > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners’s multifaceted disputes practice includes a variety of civil and criminal cases in relation to anti-corruption, fraud and real estate, among others. In addition, the team routinely handles media and public relations issues. Practice head Phisit Dejchaiyasak possesses vast experience in domestic and cross-border disputes, while Sakchai Limsiripothong is well-versed in managing commercial, criminal, bankruptcy and administrative matters before the courts. Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana represents major corporations in a multitude of litigation and arbitration cases.Practice head(s):
Phisit Dejchaiyasak
Other key lawyers:
Thailand > Projects and energy Tier 1
Weerawong Chittmittrapap and Banphot Kittikinglert jointly lead the team at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners, and advise on a varied suite of matters including concessions, project finance and public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, with notable experience in managing oil, gas and power projects. Its client roster extends from government agencies to financial institutions and private entities. Chittmittrapap has recently handled significant infrastructure projects, as well as working with the Government of Thailand, and Kittikinglert operates across a diverse array of projects from ports and highways to public private investment projects. Jirapat Thammavaranucupt departed the firm to join TTT+Partners in September 2023.Practice head(s):
Weerawong Chittmittrapap; Banphot Kittikinglert
Key clients
Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EECO), Government of Thailand
PTT Public Company Limited
Port Authority of Thailand
Department of Highways
Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited
BTS Group Holding Public Company Limited
U-Tapao International Aviation Company Limited
Italian Thai Development Public Company Limited
Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited
Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited
State Enterprise Policy Organization (SEPO), Ministry of Finance, Government of Thailand
Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
Wind Energy Holding Co., Ltd.
Planet Energy Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Altervim Company Limited
Thai Oil Public Company Limited; Thaioil Marine Co., Ltd.
TTCL Public Company Limited
Thailand > Capital markets Tier 2
With a client roster that extends from public companies to financial institutions, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners regularly acts for clients on equity and debt instruments, public offerings and private placements, to name a few. Practice head Trinuch Chuenchomlada's experience encompasses IPOs and numerous securities law issues, while Weerawong Chittmittrapap is also active in the capital markets arena. Wittaya Kaewkungsadan is well-versed in debt and equity market transactions, and senior associate Jongtip Tangsripairoje, whose practice has particular strengths in debt market offerings, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Trinuch Chuenchomlada
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
aCommerce Group PLC
Jasmine International PLC
CPN Retail Growth Leasehold Property Fund
Asset World PCL
True Properties
Origin Property PCL
Britania PCL
Ananda Development PLC
BTS Group Holdings PCL
Kerry Express PCL
Bangkok Airways PCL
Asia Aviation PCL
J&T Express Thailand
Big C Retail Corporation Public Company Limited
SCG Cement-Building Materials Company Limited
DXN Holdings Bhd.
OISHI Group Public Company Limited
Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public Company Limited
Toa Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited
Deestone Corporation PLC
Thai Beverage PCL
BeerCo Limited
KCG Corporation PLC
AAS Auto Service Co., Ltd.
Pilatus Marine PLC
Tanachira Retail Corporation Co., Ltd.
Siam Commercial Bank
Credit Suisse
Macquarie Bank
Bangkok Bank
Krungthai Asset Management
Citigroup Global Markets Limited, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch
BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Standard Chartered Bank
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
UBS AG (Hong Kong) Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (Asian Development Bank)
Thailand > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners‘s expertise covers a full range of services, including corporate governance, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts, to name a few. Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat leads the practice, counting major corporations and real estate and investment companies in their roster. Weerawong Chittmittrapap is noted for his capabilities in managing strategic transactions, while Chumpicha Vivitasevi is also recommended. Former practice co-head Vipavee Kaosala joined Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat
Other key lawyers:
Thailand > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners's multi-disciplinary service offering includes pre-litigation, litigation, and out-of-court restructurings, as well as assisting with the implementation of local and cross-border negotiations for creditors and debtors. The team has also recently been involved in a variety of rehabilitation work. Practice head Natthida Pranutnorapal has experience in corporate transactions, business reorganisation and insolvency, while senior counsel Suntus Kirdsinsap is adept at managing debt restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. Senior partner Weerawong Chittmittrapap also remains a key contact in the team.Practice head(s):
Natthida Pranutnorapal
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited
Saha Farms Company Limited and Golden Line Company
Business Limited as EY Corporate Advisory Services Company Limited
EY Corporate Advisory Services Company Limited
Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited
Export Import Bank of the United States
Jasmine Public Company Limited
Sahaviriya Plate Mill Public Company Limited
Bridge View Company Limited
Pace Development Corporation Public Company Limited and
Dean & DeLuca Inc.
BravoNext S.A.
Thailand > Banking and finance Tier 3
Counting domestic and international lenders and borrowers in its client roster, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners‘ banking and finance practice is routinely engaged to handle energy and infrastructure project financing, real estate financing and general corporate financing, among others. Steering the practice is Weerawong Chittmittrapap, who is well-versed in assisting clients with a range of banking and finance issues. Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat has recently represented syndicated lenders and banks in financing matters.Practice head(s):
Weerawong Chittmittrapap
Other key lawyers:
Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat
Key clients
Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited and SCB X
Public Company Limited
Rabobank (Singapore) (HQ the Netherlands)
ADK Marketing Solutions INC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore)
Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited
Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited
Advisory: Bank of America; Handelsbanken
Thailand > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 3
Thailand > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners's client roster includes a wide range of private and institutional investors, as well as owners and developers to whom it offers advice across the breadth of real estate matters, assisting on due diligence, mortgage restrictions, hotel licencing matters, land use rights and leasing. Practice head Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat heads the real estate team’s M&A, banking and finance offering, while Chusak Suwanpuchai is sought after for his knowledge of land and construction matters.Practice head(s):
Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Asset World Public Company Limited
Dusit Thani Public Company Limited
Ananda Development Public Company Limited
PACE Development Corporation Public Company Limited
Index Living Mall
U City Public Company Limited
Central Pattana Public Company Limited
Amburaya Hotel & Resorts Group
LH Hotel Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust
Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited
Thailand > TMT Tier 3
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners leverages data privacy, IP and regulatory expertise to handle matters on behalf of e-commerce, media and telecoms clients. Phisit Dejchaiyasak is entrusted by telecoms and internet service providers to assist with a variety of disputes, and Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana is another key name to note in the practice. Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt left the practice in March 2023.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Grab
Go-Jek Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Shopee
Taobao
VGI Global Media
Plan B Media
Hero Experience (Marvel)
Symphony Communications Public Company Limited
CAT Telecom Public Company Limited
Prananporn Co., Ltd.
Total Access Communications Public Company Limited (DTAC)
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS)
Jasmine International Public Company Limited
SF Group
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners > Firm Profile
The firm: Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd., one of Thailand’s largest independent law firms, offers a full range of legal services. Formerly the Bangkok office of White & Case LLP, which commenced business in Thailand in 1993, Weerawong C&P became an independent law firm in 2009, combining international standards with local knowledge and expertise.
Consistently recognised in the top tiers of The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000 and Asialaw Profiles as a leading law firm, Weerawong C&P was awarded National Firm of the Year by FinanceAsia in 2019-2021, by Asian Legal Business in 2016-2019 and by IFLR1000 in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2023. The firm is known for ‘going beyond’ in achieving results for clients by implementing strategies that have not been previously approached.
Areas of practice
Banking and finance: the firm advises Thai and international banks, borrowers and other clients on all aspects of banking and finance transactions in the Asia Pacific region, including bank lending, project finance and acquisition financing, as well as a broad range of domestic regulatory matters.
Capital markets: the firm represents issuers, underwriters, placement agents, security holders, investors, corporate trustees and other participants in a wide variety of debt, equity and derivative offerings in domestic and international markets.
Corporate/M&A: the firm represents purchasers, sellers, advisors, lenders and financial intermediaries in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts and divestments.
The firm also advises on competition and antitrust matters.
Dispute resolution: the firm provides comprehensive dispute resolution services for domestic and international clients. The team has extensive expertise and experience in all practice areas and industry sectors, with litigators representing clients in both the English and Thai languages.
International trade: the firm represents foreign and domestic clients in WTO/International trade and trade remedies investigations, including antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard investigations. The firm also advises clients on trade and investment strategy and policy, including free trade agreements and trade compliance.
Projects and energy: the firm advises on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and capital markets transactions, including infrastructure funds and public private partnerships, in relation to energy, projects and e-funds in Thailand. The firm also advises on corporate and regulatory matters in relation to renewable energy, petroleum and power generation projects, airports, rail transport and ports.
Real estate, construction and engineering: the firm provides services in all aspects of commercial real estate and investment matters, including hotels and resorts, residential and multi-purpose projects and related financing.
Restructuring and insolvency: the firm is one of the few law firms in Thailand that can provide integrated, multi-disciplinary services in both pre-litigation and litigation, including out-of-court restructurings.
Technology, media and telecommunications: the firm advises and represents some of the top telecommunication, media and technology providers in Thailand in multibillion-baht financing; set-up and restructuring; commercial, licensing and regulatory matters; and high-profile, precedent-setting disputes.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Projects and banking | Weerawong Chittmittrapap | ||
Projects | Banphot Kittikinglert | ||
Capital markets and securities | Weerawong Chittmittrapap | ||
Corporate advisory and governance | Weerawong Chittmittrapap | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Phisit Dejchaiyasak | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Suntus Kirdsinsap | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Sakchai Limsiripothong | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana | ||
M&A | Weerawong Chittmittrapap | ||
M&A | Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat | ||
Competition and anti-trust | Chumpicha Vivitasevi | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Suntus Kirdsinsap | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Natthida Pranutnorapal | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Sakchai Limsiripothong | ||
TMT | Phisit Dejchaiyasak | ||
TMT | Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana | ||
Energy, infrastructure and project finance | Weerawong Chittmittrapap | ||
International trade | Apisith John Sutham | ||
Capital Markets | Wittaya Kaewkungsadan | ||
Capital Markets | Trinuch Chuenchomlada | ||
Litigation | Raweepun Pitakchatiwong | ||
TMT | Raweepun Pitakchatiwong |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Pralakorn Siwawej | Partner | View Profile | |
Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat | Senior Partner | View Profile | |
Weerawong Chittmittrapap | Senior Partner | View Profile | |
Trinuch Chuenchomlada | Partner | View Profile | |
Phisit Dejchaiyasak | Senior Counsel | View Profile | |
Wittaya Kaewkungsadan | Partner | View Profile | |
Banphot Kittikinglert | Partner | View Profile | |
Peerapat Kumpayorm | Partner | View Profile | |
Sakchai Limsiripothong | Partner | View Profile | |
Raweepun Pitakchatiwong | Partner | View Profile | |
Natthida Pranutnorapal | Partner | View Profile | |
Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana | Partner | View Profile | |
Akeviboon Rungreungthanya | Partner | View Profile | |
Siregran Sakuliampaiboon | Partner | View Profile | |
Pratumporn Somboonpoonpol | Partner | View Profile | |
Chumpicha Vivitasevi | Partner | View Profile |
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