The practice at Norton Rose Fulbright has capabilities in advising its clients on matters ranging from the financing of significant development projects, to the establishment of loan agreements and working capital facilities. Tassanai Kiratisountorn heads up the practice and is experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on the banking and financing aspects of the range of large-scale transactions. Also recommended in the team is Chormas Premsirinirund, who has particular expertise in advising lenders. The team in Bangkok collaborates closely with the firm’s Singapore office.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong experience and credentials acting as lenders' counsel for debt financing transactions in the energy sector.’
‘Tassanai Kiratisountorn is legally very knowledgeable while maintaining a constructive approach towards problem-solving.’
‘From start to finish, Norton Rose handled our transaction with professionalism, efficiency, and care.'
'Led by Tassanai Kiratisountorn, the banking and finance team is equipped with exceptional expertise and deep industry knowledge. They are able to understand our needs and craft practical, effective solutions for us.'
'Their prompt response and attention-to-detail make the entire process seamless and reassuring.’
'What makes this team unique is that we know we can always count on them.'
Key clients
- The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
- Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bangkok Branch
- Bangkok Bank Public Company
- Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
- TMBThanachart Bank Public Company
- SCB X Public Company Limited
- IFC
Work highlights
Advising Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited and Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Limited on the financing of the development of the 9.5 MW municipal solid waste-to-energy project in Chiangmai Province by Chiangmai Waste to Energy Company Limited as sponsored by Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited.
Advised five of Thailand's leading financial institutions on a THB 50bn long-term green loan agreement for One Bangkok Co.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Chormas Premsirinirund
Practice head
Tassanai Kiratisountorn
Other key lawyers
Chormas Premsirinirund