The team at Baker McKenzie LLP provides ‘sharp and effective advice’ to well-known international banks, public companies and sponsors. Examples of the team’s workload includes advising on the offering of shares in IPOs and assisting clients with stock exchange listings. Kowit Adireksombat is experienced handling both debt and equity capital markets cases for key clients, while Pukkapol Khuntamanee has expertise in securities regulation, capital markets and corporate work. At the helm of the team are Komkrit Kietduriyakul, Viroj Piyawattanametha who regularly advise across the power, infrastructure, and automobile sectors, Theppachol Kosol and Primyadar Duangrat who both specialise in securities and capital markets work, and Benja Supannakul who focuses on structured finance and wealth management.
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Testimonials
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‘Well-equipped and experienced in both legal and commercial knowledge. Practical and effective. Also, they have a broad ranging network so it is more or less a one-stop service for clients, which is very useful for us.'
‘Each of the team members working with us, they are full of compassion to deliver results to clients, pay attention to every detail, provide sharp and effective advice and all of it coming with the service mindset. Kelvin Pao, Primyarda Duangrat and Julaphan Nimkarn are noteworthy.’
‘Baker McKenzie has a large pool of resources, and they can arrange the team's composition to fit well with different client's characteristics.’
‘The outstanding partner is Primyadar Duangrat. Her strength is in her understanding, she is not only on her client's side but also understands the counterparty, which allows her to deliver the middle ground solutions to bridge the gap well.’
‘This practice stands out for its strong industry knowledge, commercial insight, and ability to deliver timely, business-focused legal solutions. The team has deep expertise, with a clear understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial dynamics of financial institutions and capital markets.’
‘We particularly value their flexibility, responsiveness, and approachable working style. They are easy to communicate with, and quick to adapt to changing requirements. Sujade Simthamnimit has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal judgment, is highly responsive, delivers work promptly, and has a deep understanding of the banking business and industry. He also has a strong ability to explain complex matters clearly.’
‘The team understands the practical business implications of legal advice, offering solutions that align with clients' commercial goals.’
‘They don't speak in legalese; they communicate in a way that clients can easily understand and apply, they also adapt to the local culture's communication style. They really spend the time to truly understand client concerns, priorities, and desired outcomes. They carefully advise, and describe the risks and solutions to us.’
Key clients
- ThaiNamthip Corporation Public Company Limited
- Ascend Money Co., Ltd.
- SCB X Public Company Limited
- Vayupak Fund 1
- CPN Retail Growth Leasehold REIT
- Siam City Cement Public Company Limited
- Sunrise Equity Co., Ltd
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited
- Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Minor International Public Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised ThaiNamthip Corporation Public Company Limited ("TNCC"), as the issuer's Thai law counsel for the offering of ordinary shares in TNCC in the initial public offering (IPO) in Thailand.
Advised Bank of America and Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Public Company Limited as a Thai legal counsel in the IPO of shares of Frasers Property Industrial Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Advised Synphaet Co., Ltd. as the issuer's Thai law counsel for the offering of ordinary shares in TNT in the initial public offering (IPO) in Thailand.
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Practice head
Komkrit Kietduriyakul; Viroj Piyawattanametha; Theppachol Kosol; Primyadar Duangrat; Benja Supannakul
Other key lawyers
Kelvin Pao; Julaphan Nimkarn; Sujade Simthamnimit; Kowit Adireksombat; Pukkapol Khuntamanee