Praised for its ‘deep local knowledge combined with global expertise in M&A', Linklaters is involved in M&A transactions involving major companies in the energy, financial services, consumer technology, media, and telecommunications industries. Wilailuk Okanurak and Sutthipong Koohasaneh are responsible for jointly heading the practice; Okanurak draws on extensive experience advising on corporate, energy, banking, and capital markets transactions, while Koohasaneh regularly handles M&A transactions, takeovers, joint ventures, foreign investments, and merger control matters. Key members of the practice include Pichitpon Eammongkolchai, who is a key contact for clients in the retail, consumer, and real estate sectors; Wanwisar Nakarat, who is active in the petrochemical, energy, and infrastructure sectors, and Pornpan Chayasuntorn, whose expertise lies in public M&A, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very strong knowledge and excellent communication.’

  • ‘This team has deep local knowledge combined with global expertise in M&A, coordinating cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.'

  • 'It is well known for developing creative solutions to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues.’

  • 'Sutthipong Koohasaneh is one of the best M&A partners in Thailand, with deep understanding and expertise in this space.’

  • 'Apart from their expertise in in connection with their jobs, the team empathises with their client very well. They are willing to give you support.'

Key clients

  • Allianz
  • Amundi
  • Ares SSG Capital Management
  • Asean Industrial Growth Fund Pte Ltd
  • Ascend Capital Co., Ltd.
  • Bayer
  • Bangkok Bank Pcl
  • Braskem
  • Carrier Global Corporation
  • Casino Guichard-Perrachon

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Wilailuk Okanurak

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Sutthipong Koohasaneh

Practice head

Wilailuk Okanurak; Sutthipong Koohasaneh

Other key lawyers

Pichitpon Eammongkolchai; Wanwisar Nakarat; Pornpan Chayasuntorn