Under the leadership of Viroj Piyawattanametha, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s team is well known for acting on a wide range of high-value project matters in Thailand. Vit Vatanayothin specialises in banking and finance law and has experience acting on renewable energy projects, and Piyawattanametha is equally adept at assisting renewable energy clients with project finance cases, often involving cross-border transactions. Napas Na Pombejra focuses on project developments, financings, and M&A deals in the power, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors. Chavapol Akkaravoranun is a key contact for complex infrastructure projects in the transport sector. Sawanee Sethsathira retired from practice in June 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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'The project and energy team is always eager to reach out.'
'Their experience is clear in how they address every issue with precision and guide us to the most effective outcome.’
‘The team has expertise and a strong understanding of the industry.’
Key clients
- RATCH Group
- PTT Group and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies
- Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF)
- Super Energy Public Company Limited
- EGAT International
- Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited
- B.Grimm Power Limited and Amata B. Grimm Power
- Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
- Energy Absolute Public Company Limited
- KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited
- United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited (GULF) on a $820m loan for financing the construction of 12 renewable energy projects in Thailand.
Advised the client and sponsors on the project financing for the construction of a PLA Power Plant in Thailand.
Advising the client on the development and financing of a 9.9 MW waste-to-energy power project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Viroj Piyawattanametha
Other key lawyers
Tatcha Thumpramoth; Hongrat Jungwanitcha; Vit Vatanayothin; Napas Na Pombejra; Chavapol Akkaravoranun