Baker McKenzie LLP

Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Fintech

Partner

Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai, with almost two decades of experience, advises on a broad spectrum of complex banking and finance transactions and transformational projects. Highly respected in the market, she was appointed to the Electronic Transactions Commission Subcommittee and plays an integral role in the ongoing development of Thailand’s digital‑ecosystem regulatory framework. She also acts as a lead partner on the exclusive legal advisory team for Thailand’s Blockchain Community Initiative (BCI).

Her practice spans acquisition, project, real estate, and corporate financing; infrastructure funds; REITs; general banking and finance; debt capital markets; asset management; fintech; and digital assets. Her in‑depth understanding of Thailand’s financial services sector underpins her work with leading financial institutions and multinational corporations. Recent awards and rankings:

"Band 2", Banking & Finance, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Chambers Global, 2021-2026 "Highly Regarded", Banking and Capital Markets, IFLR1000, 2018-2026 (35th edition) "Highly Regarded", Banking, Construction & Materials, Energy, Industrials & Manufacturing, Media, and Technology & Telecommunications, IFLR1000, 2018-2026 (35th edition) "Leading Partner", Banking & Finance, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2025-2026 ("Leading Individual", 2016-2024) "Thailand's Top 100 Lawyers" in Banking & Finance, Financial Institutions, and Restructuring & Insolvency (2018-2019, 2021-2025), Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation, Projects (2021-2025), Asia Business Law Journal

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