Real Estate
Thailand
12 December 2024
Kudun & Partners houses a 'knowledgeable, strong working' team known for its experience in the TMT, financial services, and real estate sectors. Kudun Sukhumananda jointly leads the team alongside Kom Vachiravarakarn; Sukhumananda often assists both domestic and international clients with capital markets issues, and Vachiravarakarn draws on his prior expertise at the Stock Exchange of Thailand to advise on regulatory securities mandates. Ekachai Chotpitayasunon is well-versed in IPOs and the offering of debentures, while Troy Schooneman focuses on foreign direct investment and cross-border M&A. Peerasanti Somritutai is noted for his strong knowledge of non-recourse and limited-recourse project financing, and is active across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘The Kudun team is a knowledgeable, strong working team which is able to provide strong legal service, particularly for due diligence processes. The issues raised by Kudun during this DD process were helpful for the project team to understand risks from the deal.’
‘This practice is a local firm that performs to the standard of international financial institutions and their law firms.’
‘The partner we deal with Peerasanti Somritutai. His knowledge and ability to communicate on both Thai and international law is outstanding.’
‘English language capability and experience on complex transactions.’
‘Troy Schooneman. Commercially astute and practical. ’
‘They are extremely responsive, commercial in approach and client-centered.’
Key clients
- Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd.
- Chow Energy Public Company Limited
- POP MART International Group Limited
- Hausen Bernstein Co., Ltd.
- Founders of Living Mobile Co., Ltd.
- Time DotCom Berhad
- B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited
- BG Container Glass Public Company Limited
Work highlights
Represented Time DotCom Berhad and consulted Symphony Communication Public Company Limited on the joint disposal of their investments in AIMS Data Centre (Thailand Limited to DigitalBridge Group. The overall valuation of AIMS Group, based on a 100% enterprise value, amounts to USD 700 million (MYR 3.2 billion).
Representing Turnkey Communication Services Public Company Limited in the acquisition of approximately 24.95% of shares in Advanced Information Technology Public Company Limited.
Represented B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited in two significant cross-border acquisitions in South Korea’s renewable energy sector, totaling over USD 60 million.
Lawyers
Practice head
Kudun Sukhumananda; Kom Vachiravarakarn
Other key lawyers
Ekachai Chotpitayasunon; Troy Schooneman; Peerasanti Somritutai