Baker McKenzie LLP is commended for its ‘wealth of experience in handling highly complex insurance transactions'. Outside of its strong transactional capabilities in the M&A insurance space, the group also handles a range of litigation claims and regulatory matters. Jointly sitting at the helm of the practice is Sorachon Boonsong, who enjoys a strong reputation for assisting multinational insurers entering the Thailand market; Sivapong Viriyabusaya, whose expertise lies in insurtech; Sumet Orsirivikorn, a key name for matters of a corporate nature, notably insurance-related M&A transactions; and Ampika Kumar, who focuses her practice on corporate restructuring and business integration in the insurance sector. Amnart Pitakgorn is also highlighted for his extensive insurance regulation expertise.
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‘Baker McKenzie Thailand is well-recognised and respected as a leader in insurance, boasting a specialised insurance practice group with over two decades of experience.'
'Their insurance team possesses a wealth of experience in handling highly complex insurance transactions, covering all areas with ease. Even more commendable is the team’s responsiveness, marketability, and close relationship with regulators, which allows them to provide market-leading insights from both a regulatory and industry perspective, leading to highly practical advice.'
'The team has assisted us on numerous matters, always demonstrating keen sensitivity to commercial realities.’
‘It has been a pleasure to have worked alongside Amnart Pitakgorn on various key transactions. He has demonstrated his industry expertise and in-depth insurance legal knowledge, which time and time again allows our organization to make deliberate strategic decisions.'
'Amnart Pitakgorn's willingness to work closely with our organization to mitigate risks in a highly regulated industry is truly commendable, which is further highlighted by his attentive nature and prioritization of his clients’ businesses.’
‘Deep knowledge of insurance industry and practical advice.’
Key clients
- ERGO Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
- Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited
- Pacific Century Limited - Bolttech Holdings Limited
- Generali Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited
Work highlights
Assisted ERGO Insurance Thailand PCL with its shares acquisition from major shareholders in Nam Seng Insurance PCL and delisting in The Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Represented Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in respect of the 38% share acquisition in Falcon Insurance from Navakij Group.
Assisted Krungthai Bank PCL (Krungthai) with entering into a 15-year long general insurance preferential partnership with Chubb Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited.
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Practice head
Sorachon Boonsong; Sivapong Viriyabusaya; Sumet Orsirivikorn; Ampika Kumar
Other key lawyers
Amnart Pitakgorn