Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners advises on high-value and cross-border acquisitions and disposals, alongside the compliance and regulatory aspects of major investments. Siregran Sakuliampaiboon is particularly noted for her expertise in the media and entertainment sector. Akeviboon Rungreungthanya specialises in M&A transactions and is regarded by clients as an ‘expert in the area.' The practice is led by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, who advises multinational corporations and private equity firms on joint ventures, strategic investments and M&A transactions. Weerawong Chittmittrapap is also an experienced member of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘M&A team has strong English speakers who deliver timely, commercial and practical advice.’

  • ‘Siregran Sakuliampaiboon is a solid practitioner who is technically competent and able to deliver timely and practical legal advice.’

  • 'The team demonstrated their willingness to provide us services, advice and guidance with the flexibility to meet our requirements in compliance with the applicable laws.'

  • 'Akeviboon Rungreungthanya is an expert.'

Key clients

  • First Brands Group, LLC
  • Triton Investments Advisers LLP
  • Ananda Development Public Company Limited
  • Asset World Corp Public Company Limited
  • Berli Jucker Public Company Limited
  • Dymon Asia Private Equity
  • EGAT International Co., Ltd.
  • KIA Corporation
  • Made Brands Pte. Ltd.
  • Noble Development Public Company Limited
  • Pathology Asia
  • Rever Automotive Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Represented Dymon Asia Private Equity in its joint venture with the Ourairat Family to invest in four leading Thai schools.
Advised Universal Music Group in the landmark acquisition of full ownership of RS Group’s extensive catalogue of over 10,000 songs and related IP from more than 900 renewed artists in the Thai market.
Advised on the $82m sale of Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok to Ignite Venture Co., Ltd. through a combination of asset and share sale structures.

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Practice head

Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat

Other key lawyers

Siregran Sakuliampaiboon; Akeviboon Rungreungthanya; Weerawong Chittmittrapap