The offering at Baker McKenzie LLP demonstrates strength in advising its notable client portfolio on complex and high-value matters across a range of industry sectors, including consumer goods and retail, energy and infrastructure, and TMT, among others. The client base spans start-ups, local businesses and well-known multinational companies. Advising on high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A transactions forms a core part of the team’s workload. Pornapa Luengwattanakit is an antitrust and competition specialist with additional expertise in corporate restructuring, while Peerapan Tungsuwan is well regarded for advising on M&A transactions in highly regulated industries. Sorachon Boonsong’s commercial transactional practice ranges from deal structuring to foreign investment matters. Cross-border M&A and joint ventures form a significant part of Sivapong Viriyabusaya’s practice, while insurance M&A is a key area of specialism for both Sumet Orsirivikorn and Ampika Kumar. All of the above co-head the practice. Panyavith Preechabhan is also a name to note.
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Practice head

Pornapa Luengwattanakit; Peerapan Tungsuwan; Sorachon Boonsong; Sivapong Viriyabusaya; Sumet Orsirivikorn; Ampika Kumar

Other key lawyers

Panyavith Preechabhan; Jarae Sithiwong; Purachate Manussiripen