Banking and finance in Thailand

Baker McKenzie LLP

Handling both debt and equity financing, Baker McKenzie LLP’s expansive client roster includes local and international commercial banks, syndicated lenders, and big project companies. Managing partner Thinawat Bukhamana, Sawanee Sethsathira and Komkrit Kietduriyakul jointly lead the practice. Bukhamana acts for Thailand’s largest businesses on a diverse array of matters, while Sethsathira leads the firm’s EMI/project development and finance team and Kietduriyakul helms the fintech and digital assets practice. Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai advises clients on real estate acquisition finance, telecoms financing and fintech transactions. Structured finance and derivatives expert Benja Supannakul is another name to note, as well as private equity expert Somika Phagapasvivat and Kullarat Phongsathaporn, who focuses on fintech and financial regulatory matters. Associate Kanokpan Poovaratanakul is also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thinawat Bukhamana; Sawanee Sethsathira; Komkrit Kietduriyakul


Autres avocats clés:

Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai; Benja Supannakul; Somika Phagapasvivat; Kullarat Phongsathaporn; Kanokpan Poovaratanakul


Les références

‘Extremely knowledgeable team with a very savvy team leader at its helm. Very proactive, engaging and intuitive to client needs with excellent communication skills, articulate and always well-prepared during client engagements and quick on the feet ideas at ad hoc engagements.’

‘Benja Suppanakul is a true exemplary advisor in all facets of lawyering. She has demonstrated commercial acumen equipped with practical solutions in addition to her armoury of deep knowledge of regulatory and commercial trends in the financial arena in Thailand. ’

‘Specialised in digital assets, a well-rounded and detail oriented team with strong leadership.’

Principaux clients

Siam Commercial Bank/Digital Ventures and other subsidiaries


Krungthai Bank (Krungthai Asset Management)


KASIKORNBANK/Beacon Venture Capital/Kasikorn Securities and other subsidiaries


Bangkok Bank/ Bualuang Ventures


Bank of Ayudhya/Krungsri Finnovate


Kiatnakin Bank


TMB Thanachart Bank


EXIM Thai


ANZ Bank (Thai)


Morgan Stanley


OCBC


UOB Thai


Goldman Sachs


DBS Bank


Bank of Julius Baer


Blackrock


LGT Bank


Maybank


Muang Thai Life/Fuchsia Ventures


CP Group


True Corporation/Ascend Capital


Siam Cement Group/AddVentures


Boon Rawd Brewery/Singha Ventures/Singha Estate and other subsidiaries


Ananda Development/Urban Tech Ventures


PTT/PTTGC/ExpresSo


RATCH Group


Thaioil


IRPC


Super Energy Corporation Public Company Limited


Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented MQDC Town Corporation Limited, MQDC Town Royal Place Limited, MQDC Town Royal Residence Limited and Royal Aspen Mqdc Town Limited (as borrowers), Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (as sponsor), MQDC Town Collection Limited (as major shareholder) and DTGO Corporation Limited in the THB 19bn syndicated financing transaction for “The Forestias” with KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited and The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited as mandated lead arrangers.
  • Represented The Siam Commercial Public Company Limited and TISCO Bank Public Company Limited (as lenders) in the up to THB 2,260 million real estate financing given to Nai Lert Park Development Co., Ltd. (as borrower) to finance or reimburse the hard construction costs and the decoration costs of the “Aman Nai Lert Bangkok” Project.
  • Advised and represented Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited in the GBP 600 million financing to Harng Central Department Store Limited as borrower whereby the loan proceeds shall be applied towards the partial payment of the purchase price for the acquisition of the target companies in the UK (i.e., acquisition of Selfridges).

Linklaters

‘Outstanding’ Linklaters advises clients across a multitude of banking and finance matters, including corporate finance, structured finance and distressed debt acquisitions. The team is routinely trusted by local and offshore corporations and financial institutions across a multitude of sectors. Pichitpon Eammongkolchai spearheads the practice, whose diverse range of capabilities include representing clients on very large corporate acquisitions. Wilailuk Okanurak has considerable experience of cross-border transactions, and Wanwisar Nakarat possesses strengths in project financing, acquisition financing and real estate financing, amongst others. Managing associate Soammaras Ratanavanich is also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pichitpon Eammongkolchai


Autres avocats clés:

Wilailuk Okanurak; Wanwisar Nakarat; Soammaras Ratanavanich


Les références

‘Linklaters Thailand provide practical and actionable advice on local and international issues, as well as really representing clients and stands up for our interests.’

‘Very thorough and helpful, provide commercial advice and a deft hand on local issues. The team also understands how international parties do business and what they need to execute transactions successfully.’

‘Very standout and provide us with great consultation. Much higher qualities and value.’

Principaux clients

Bangkok Bank Plc.


Bain Capital Asia, LLC7


Bank of America Merrill Lynch


Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi UFJ


Bank of Ayudhya Plc.


Charoen Pokphand Group


Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc.


CIMB Thai Bank Plc.


Credit Suisse


Deutsche Bank


ICICI Bank


Jardines


KASIKORNBANK Plc.


Krungthai Bank Plc.


Minor International Plc.


RATCH Group Plc.


PTT Exploration and Production Plc.


IRPC Plc.


Mizuho Bank Limited


Thaicom Plc.


The Siam Commercial Bank Plc.


Standard Chartered Bank


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation


TMB Bank Plc.


True Corporation Plc


United Overseas Bank


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners with respect to an English law governed financing for Phelps Dodge International (Thailand) Limited and PD (Luxembourg) S.À.R.L., members of the Thai conglomerate Stark Corporation group.
  • Advised a syndicate of lenders in the fast-paced negotiation of the THB38.5bn facility to Charoen Pokphand Holding Co., Ltd. (CPH).
  • Advised the lenders on the US$800m acquisition financing transaction of 100% shares in Oxiteno S.A. – Industria e Comercio by TereftalicosIndustria e Participacoes Ltda as borrower from Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. as seller.

Chandler MHM Limited

Chandler MHM Limited regularly advises financial institutions on regulatory matters, such as fintech, and has recently been involved in corporate financing, acquisition financing and commodities financing. Joint practice head Jessada Sawatdipong specialises in project finance and fellow practice head Joseph Tisuthiwongse has notable expertise in the renewable energy sector. Pranee Klinratana is well-versed in representing syndicated lenders for project financing and refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Supattra Sathapornnanon has particular expertise in regard to the financing of energy and natural resources transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jessada Sawatdipong; Joseph Tisuthiwongse


Autres avocats clés:

Pranee Klinratana; Supattra Sathapornnanon


Les références

‘They are extremely capable in Thai project financing transactions but also very capable on aviation finance and general banking and financing transactions.’

‘Joseph Tisuthiwongse understands our expectations as to the quality and promptness of advice.’

‘Responsive with fast turnaround. A highly reliable, committed, experienced and skilled team. Unique mix of Thai and international counsel.’

Principaux clients

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited


Bangkok Reit Management Company Limited


Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited


Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited


Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch


Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch


Bank of China Limited, Tokyo Branch


Green Power 2 Company Limited


Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp


Kanden Realty & Development Company Limited


Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand


Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited


Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited


Park Origin 12 Company Limited


Soilcrete Technology Company Limited


Trafigura Pte Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited in setting up a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), namely “BAREIT” and a REIT Manager to manage the REIT in Thailand we also acted as a transaction lawyer for both BAREIT and KASIKORNBANK PCL. on a financing transaction of the investment.
  • Represented Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited (“MTC”) as borrower in its financing transaction of JYP and USD loans with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch, Japan International Cooperation Agency and State Bank of India Tokyo Branch as lenders. This is the first cross-border borrowing transaction entered into by MTC.
  • Represented a group of syndicated lenders and a lender in financing transactions of RATCH and RH International (wholly-owned subsidiary of RATCH) as borrower in relation to the US$500,000,000 (for BOC) and THB 16,500,000,000 (for KTB) club loan transactions granted by Bank of China and Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, respectively, for the purpose of financing RATCH’s working capital and/or investments in the power plant projects or infrastructure projects.

DLA Piper

Waranon Vanichprapa leads the DLA Piper banking and finance practice, which has recently acted for various leading banks, investment funds and corporate clients. Its workload includes advising lenders on the financing of renewable projects, creditors on debt restructuring and a range of refinancings. Vanichprapa has vast experience of complex financing and restructuring transactions, while key contact Timothy Tan advises clients on the full gamut of banking and finance structures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Waranon Vanichprapa


Autres avocats clés:

Timothy Tan


Principaux clients

CIMB Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Bangkok Branch)


TISCO Bank Public Company Limited


Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited


The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited


Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited


KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited


Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Limited


IRPC Clean Power Co., Ltd.


Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited


Bank of China


China Minsheng Bank


Deutsche Bank


Rabobank N.V.


PT MNC Investama Tbk


QuEST Global Services PTE LTD


Government Savings Bank


Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited


AEG


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited on its approximately THB 32bn acquisition financing to acquire ExxonMobil in Thailand.
  • Representing the bank as lender in providing a $100m facilities for a chemical company incorporated in Brunei with guarantee from the PRC parent company.
  • Representing KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited, as lender, on the THB 3,225 million financing granted to the borrower for the acquisition of shares in a company owning one of the biggest wholesale markets in Thailand.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly experienced in sustainability-related financing. Its client roster includes global and regional financial institutions, including investment and commercial banks, ECAs, development banks, as well as sovereign entities and international corporations active throughout our key industry sectors. Tassanai Kiratisountorn helms the practice, possessing notable expertise in managing cross-border financings, particularly in the energy sector. Senior associate Chormas Premsirinirund specialises in banking and project finance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tassanai Kiratisountorn


Autres avocats clés:

Chormas Premsirinirund


Principaux clients

dtac TriNet Co., Ltd.


Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited


The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bangkok Branch


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Kasikornbank Public Company Limited in respect of a financing to Thai Digital Energy Development Company Limited for development of rooftop solar project portfolio in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Advising The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bangkok Branch and Kasikornbank Public Company Limited on the financing of up to USD 18,000,000 and THB 400,000,000 revolving facilities to Oryx Stainless (Thailand) Co. Ltd. for working capital requirement of the borrower.
  • Advising dtac TriNet Co., Ltd. on a receivables sale transaction involving the sale of a portfolio of account receivables of up to $50m to United Overseas Bank Limited.

SRPP Ltd.

Covering the energy, transport and hospitality sectors in its practice, to name a few, SRPP Ltd. is routinely engaged by clients for assistance with real estate financing, energy and project financing, acquisition financing and refinancing transactions. Passawan Navanithikul leads the practice with her varied expertise across infrastructure projects, asset-based lending facilities and cross-border finance. Associate Sireedhorn Kittiphumwong is experienced in handling both international and local transactions, and associate Viparvee Chaemchaeng is also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Passawan Navanithikul


Autres avocats clés:

Sireedhorn Kittiphumwong; Viparvee Chaemchaeng


Les références

‘The team works in a very well-structured plan to execute the deal in a timely manner. The communication and negotiation skills of both partners and associates really contributed to the success of the deal.’

‘They are skilful in advising and negotiating for the best interest of lenders, delivering high quality work in a tight timeframe.’

‘The team provides timely and helpful legal advices.’

Principaux clients

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company


ADK Holdings Inc.


Advance mPay Co., Ltd.


Ananda Development Public company Limited


Arun Plus Co., Ltd.


Bangchak Corporation Company Limited


Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited


Bangkok Cycle Industrial Co., Ltd.


BCPG Public Company Limited


Bhiraj Buri Holding Company Limited


Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited


Bain Capital, LP.


BSS Holdings Company Limited


Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd.


CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited


Dhipaya Insurance Plc.


dtac TriNet Co., Ltd.


Dusit Food Company Limited


Dusit Thani Public Company Limited


Eternal Energy Public Company Limited


FinAccel Pte Ltd


Fujitsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


Global Renewable Power Company Limited


Global Renewable Power Operating Company Limited


GMM Public Company Limited


Helmsman LLC


Home Product Center Public Company Limited


Innopower Company Limited


IRPC Clean Power Company Limited


I Squared Capital


KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited


Kasikorn Carabao Co., Ltd.


Kiatnakin Bank Public Company Limited


K-nex Corporation Co., Ltd.


Lanxess Deutschland GmbH


Latham & Watkins LLP


Liberator Securities Co., Ltd.


Mercer Investment Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.


Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Japan


Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu


Nation International Edutainment Public Company Limited


Omya AG


Pacific Cannovation Co., Ltd


Paramount Global Sdn Bhd


Primates Enterprise, Ltd


Prime Street Advisory (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


Pruksa Holding Public Company Limited


PTT Public Company Limited


PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited


Rabbit Care Co., Ltd.


Siam Power Co., Ltd.


Singha Ventures


Sino-Pacific Trading (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Limited


Sithiporn Associates Company Limited


TAC Holding Co., Ltd.


The Bank of Yokohama


The Bangkok Pathology-Laboratory Co., Ltd.


Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC)


U City Public Company Limited


Unique Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited


Von Bundit Company Limited


Warrix Sport Company Limited


Withers KhattarWong LLP


Xtransfer Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. (“CPG”) on a Bt 33.4bn and $925m credit facilities with The Siam Commercial Bank PCL as mandated lead arranger, facility agent and onshore security agent together with 15 other Thai and non-Thai syndicated banks for the purpose of refinancing CPG’s existing facility agreement and financing CPG’s investment in its group companies and ongoing projects.
  • Advising Thai Digital Energy Development Company Limited (TDED), in collaboration with BCPG Public Company Limited and Pea Encom International Company, to successfully secure a THB 240.16 million loan facility from Kasikonbank. This project has been honored with The Asset Triple A, Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2023, Country Deal Awards (ASEAN) in the distinguished category of “Renewable Energy Deal of the Year – Rooftop Solar.”
  • Advising Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited with regard to the financing of $440m to Springhead Holdings Pte Ltd in Singapore. The financing is for the acquisition of 250,801 shares in Star Energy Group Holding Pte Ltd from BCPG Public Company Limited. SRPP was the lead counsel of this multi-jurisdictional transaction working with another 6 foreign counsels (including the counsel of the seller).

Tilleke & Gibbins

Routinely trusted by banks, investment firms and various other financial institutions, Tilleke & Gibbins is particularly experienced in handling acquisition finance, corporate finance and project finance, as well as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech matters. Santhapat Periera spearheads the practice, specialising in asset finance and project finance, while senior associate Niti Muangkote possesses strengths in managing commercial and financing transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Santhapat Periera


Autres avocats clés:

Niti Muangkote


Principaux clients

Brown Brothers Harriman


Carlyle Aviation


China Development Bank


Fabrinet


Goldman Sachs


Greenday Group Company Limited


KBZ Group


Rojana Power Co., Ltd.


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


TMBThanachart Bank PCL


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Rojana Power Co., Ltd. as borrower in refinancing a syndicated loan for power projects in Thailand with a collective capacity of 468 MW, with incoming new debt containing up to THB 8bn in term loan facilities granted by a syndicate of TISCO Bank PCL and The Siam Commercial Bank PCL.
  • Acted as Thai legal counsel to the finance parties in relation to the amendment and restatement of a Senior Facility Agreement and Mezzanine Facility Agreement secured on a UK hotel portfolio, where an approx. £8m cash deposit in a Thai bank account with Deutsche Bank AG needed to be temporarily secured as part of the collateral for both facilities.
  • Acted as Thai legal counsel to aircraft lessors in connection with a sale and leaseback transaction involving four Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a leading budget airline.

DFDL Legal & Tax

DFDL Legal & Tax’s capabilities encompass inbound and outbound investments and projects, alongside demonstrable strengths in regulatory and compliance issues. The practice is particularly active in financial technology, consumer goods and logistics, among various other areas. David Doran, Audray Souche, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong jointly lead the team. Souche has expertise in managing energy and infrastructure projects for clients, and Supha-Utchaichan is active in the corporate arena. Rueangkul’s strengths lie in foreign direct investment and public-private partnerships, among other issues, and Sanguanwong is routinely engaged in relation to structuring acquisition and finance deals and advising on negotiations.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Doran; Audray Souche; Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan; Kraisorn Rueangkul; Walanchathas Sanguanwong


Principaux clients

A Consortium of Thai lenders (Krung Thai Bank as Intercreditor Agent)


B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited


Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting a consortium of Thai lenders (Krung Thai Bank as Intercreditor Agent) in relation to new financing to be granted to the Lao power company Xayaburi Power Company in relation to the development and operations of the 1,285 MW Xayaburi hydropower project in the Lao PDR for the purpose of funding certain additional compensation and implementing restructured payment terms in respect of the financial benefits payable by the project company to the Government of the Lao PDR.
  • Assisting a consortium of Thai lenders (Krung Thai Bank as Intercreditor Agent)the in assessing satisfaction of Lao law conditions to the resumption of the drawdowns of the facilities granted to Xe Pian Xe Namnoy Power Limited Company for the purpose of the financing of the development of the Xe Pian Xe Namnoy hydropower project in Champasak province, Lao PDR, further to the collapse of the Saddle Dam D.
  • Acted as Vietnamese legal counsel to B.Grimm PLC (the sponsor) and Phu Yen TTP Joint Stock Company (the borrower) in relation to the take-out financing of a solar power plant project with an aggregate installed generating capacity of up to 257 MWp (214 MWac) Phu Hoa District, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam, owned and operated by the borrower (the “Project”), sourced from a syndicate of international lenders led by Asian Development Bank (“ADB”).

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has recently assisted multilaterals as lenders in secured and unsecured financings. Stephen John Bennett spearheads the practice, with expertise in banking and finance matters across capital markets, telecoms and fintech. Senior associate Tanagorn Thimasarn is experienced in corporate finance and regulatory compliance, to name a few. Associate Thanyaporn Achariyawong is active in the real estate, conventional and renewable energy projects as well as hotel sectors. Maythawee Sarathai departed in June 2022, joining Siam Premier International Law Office Limited.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen John Bennett


Autres avocats clés:

Tanagorn Thimasarn; Thanyaporn Achariyawong


Principaux clients

Asian Development Bank


International Finance Corporation


Banpu Public Company Limited


JPMorgan Chase & Co.


Impact Energy Asia Development Limited


DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (“DEG”)


Kasikornbank Public Company Limited


Mizuho Bank, Ltd.


TMBThanachart Bank Public Company Limited


United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore branch)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the affiliates of Impact Energy Asia Limited and its affiliates on the $692m for the project finance to develop the 600 MW Monsoon Mega Wind Power Project in southern Lao PDR.
  • Advised IFC and Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) on the $150m financing through a bond subscription as sole subscribers and purchasers for 5-Year Green Bonds, 7-Year Green Bonds and 10-Year Green Bonds for the aggregate face value of $150m to be issued by B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited.
  • Acting as lender’s local counsel to Norddeutshe Landesbank Gironzentrale, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, ING Bank on the €240 million financing for H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA, and its Thai subsidiary, H&R ChemPharm (Thailand) Ltd.

R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited

Entrusted by multinational banks on a regular basis, R & T Asia (Thailand) Limited is noted for its capability to advise on various cross-border matters involving English and Singaporean law. Managing partner Surasak Vajasit possesses a wealth of experience in corporate and financing transactions, often representing Thailand’s state enterprise banks and other financial institutions. Piroon Saengpakdee‘s expertise is concentrated in project development and finance. Other key names in the practice include Pakpoom Suntornvipat, Saroj Jongsaritwang and Chotiwit Ngamsuwan.

Responsables de la pratique:

Surasak Vajasit


Autres avocats clés:

Piroon Saengpakdee; Pakpoom Suntornvipat; Saroj Jongsaritwang; Chotiwit Ngamsuwan


Principaux clients

Krung Thai Bank PCL


CoÖperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch


DBS Bank Ltd.


Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited


JWD Infologistics Public Company Limited


Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising CoÖperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch on a share pledge.
  • Assisting Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited with the proposed financing in relation to DTP hospitality freehold and leasehold real estate investment trust.
  • Advising DBS Bank Ltd on a letter of offer.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited incorporates a multitude of domestic and cross-border financing transactions in its domain of expertise, with strengths in handling financial disputes and restructuring matters. Its client roster includes commercial and investment banks, global financial institutions and public sector entities, to name a few. Leading the team is Torsakul Cunvong, who is routinely entrusted by clients in relation to drafting and negotiating bancassurance agreements, and Siripun Kriangwattanapong, who bolsters the practice with her expertise in the commercial arena. Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul rounds out the practice heads, she is sought after by clients for her expertise in complex financing matters and M&A. Maythawee Sarathai joined the firm in June 2022 from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Responsables de la pratique:

Torsakul Cunvong; Siripun Kriangwattanapong; Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul


Autres avocats clés:

Maythawee Sarathai; Suttiphat Khamsirivatchara


Les références

‘Siripun Kriangwattanapong leads an outstanding banking practice at Siam Premier, helping guide foreign private credit investors across Thailand’s complex lending and collateral/real estate landscapes. One of the best lawyers in Bangkok today.’

‘Knowledgeable and experienced.’

Principaux clients

TMB Thanachart Bank Public Company Limited, Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (THAI) Public Company Limited


Enerflex Ltd.


United Overseas Bank Limited


Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


Apollo Administrative Agency LLC


R E N Korat Energy Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Enerflex Ltd. on transactions in relation to subsidiaries of Enerflex Ltd. and Exterran Corporation in Thailand to ensure that all relevant guarantees and securities provided thereunder would be valid under Thai laws.
  • Acting as Thai legal counsel to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and 9 other institutional lenders in relation to the statutory requirements and procedures for the release of onshore securities.
  • Acting for Apollo Administrative Agency LLC in a transaction involving R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company with our main responsibility involving the preparation and finalization of the Pledge Agreement governed by Thai law.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners

Counting domestic and international lenders and borrowers in its client roster, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners‘ banking and finance practice is routinely engaged to handle energy and infrastructure project financing, real estate financing and general corporate financing, among others. Steering the practice is Weerawong Chittmittrapap, who is well-versed in assisting clients with a range of banking and finance issues. Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat has recently represented syndicated lenders and banks in financing matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Weerawong Chittmittrapap


Autres avocats clés:

Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat


Principaux clients

Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited and SCB X


Public Company Limited


Rabobank (Singapore) (HQ the Netherlands)


ADK Marketing Solutions INC


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore)


Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited


Thai Beverage Public Company Limited


Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited


Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited


Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited


Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited


Advisory: Bank of America; Handelsbanken


Kudun & Partners

Kudun & Partners counts start-ups to multinational corporations among its key roster of clients. Troy Schooneman and Peerasanti Somritutai co-lead the practice, advising on the full gamut of banking and finance issues. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda has a wealth of expertise, such as the acquisition and disposal of equity interest in publicly listed companies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Troy Schooneman; Peerasanti Somritutai


Les références

‘Kudun are a local Thai practice that performs to the highest international institutional standard. For foreign investors looking to undertake financial transactions in Thailand, Kudun are exceptional.’

‘Peerasanti Somritutai has been flexible and with good understanding of important issues. I have enjoyed working with him.’

‘Good collaboration within the team and with the client. Able to deliver under pressure with tight timeline.’

Principaux clients

RHB Bank Berhad


The Bank for International Settlements (“BIS”)


Ally Kex Private Equity Trust


AAA Multi-Strategy Real Estate VCC, for and on behalf of the Harrison Fund


E Transport Holding Company Limited, a subsidiary company of Energy Absolute Public Company Limited


NS Bluescope (Thailand) Limited


Ally (Kex) Private Equity Trust


Primestreet Capital, Beacon Venture Capital, Krungsri Finnovate, and KASIKORN X


Penn Color (Thailand) Limited


CAS Capital (Thailand) Limited


Omise Co., Ltd. (Omise)


Hua Yang Automobile Pte Ltd.


One Asset Management Limited


Cashless Pay Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Bank for International Settlements (“BIS”) to design and develop an innovative and efficient cross-border payment infrastructure platform referred to as a central bank digital currency (“CBDC”) which will be governed by the Bank of Thailand and other central banks in each jurisdiction.
  • Represent Ally (KEX) Private Equity Trust, a Thailand-based, real estate-focused private equity trust managed by KEX Private Equity One Co., Ltd. with rapidly increasing asset under management including major real estate projects in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, on its joint venture arrangement with convertible financial extension.
  • Represented RHB Bank Berhad on its first cross-border loan extension by its Singapore branch in the aggregate facility value of $15m to a SET-listed Thai FinTech and consumer lending operator for refinancing and working capital.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited’s banking and finance practice is regularly engaged by global banks, private equity firms and multinational corporations active in the energy, aviation and TMT sectors.

Principaux clients

Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.


Christiani & Nielsen Energy Solutions