The team at Baker McKenzie LLP is experienced in assisting its portfolio of clients, which consists of a broad range of local and international banks and public companies, amongst others, on the gamut of complex cases. Its workload features advising both borrowers and lenders on complex sustainable financing matters, and handling acquisition, asset, trade and project financing matters in domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. At the team’s helm are experienced practitioner Thinawat Bukhamana; structured finance, derivatives and fintech expert Komkrit Kietduriyakul; energy and infrastructure specialist Sawanee Sethsathira; and Viroj Piyawattanametha, whose expertise ranges from debt capital markets cases to advising on the financing aspects of M&A transactions. Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai is equipped to advise on complex transactions, while Benja Supannakul and Kullarat Phongsathaporn are financial services specialists. Digital assets and project financing form a significant portion of Kanokpan Poovaratanakul's practice and Somika Phagapasvivat is also a name to note. Wittaya Luengsukcharoen retired in July 2024.

The team at Chandler Mori Hamada Limited is well versed in handling the breadth of complex banking and finance matters across sectors from aviation to real estate. Its workload includes advising on large-scale projects, and corporate and acquisition financing aspects of complex and often cross-border transactions. The group is overseen by V. Joseph Tisuthiwongse, who has experience in the renewables sector in particular, and Jessada Sawatdipong, who has expertise handling large-scale domestic and cross-border energy, infrastructure and real estate project financings. Tip-apa Limvichai and banking and project financing specialist Varisa Soonyakanit are both noted as ‘well-experienced’ members of the team by clients.

The team at Linklaters is well equipped to assist its portfolio of clients, which includes renowned international banks and public companies, on the gamut of complex matters in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Pichitpon Eammongkolchai, who heads up the practice, specialises in cross-border work and frequently assists with onshore and offshore financings, the financing of significant green projects, and the banking aspects of high-value M&A transactions. Wanwisar Nakarat has expertise handling cases across the Southeast Asia region in particular, and advising on large-scale banking transactions therein. Wilailuk Okanurak and Soammaras Ratanavanich are also noteworthy for project, acquisition and real estate financing capabilities, amongst others.

The team at A&O Shearman is well placed to assist with various banking and finance matters, including those relating to significant corporate transactions. Its client base features leading financial institutions, funds, multilateral agencies, development finance institutions and export credit agencies. Sarah Wilson helms the group and has a project finance specialism, with particular expertise handling matters in the power and infrastructure industry sectors therein. Anchalee Limviriyalers is another key name who harnesses an ‘unwavering dedication to protecting the interests of her clients’.

The team at DLA Piper is experienced in advising its clientele, the list of which spans sectors from hospitality and telecoms to real estate and energy and includes lenders, sponsors, borrowers, investors, bondholders and creditors, on the variety of banking and finance matters. Waranon Vanichprapa's workload includes assisting clients with the array of large-scale financing transactions, debt restructuring deals and high-value financial investments. Pattadon Tejapaibul is experienced in advising sector-spanning corporate clients on project and acquisition financing, as well as on cross-border and corporate group lending matters.

The practice at Norton Rose Fulbright has capabilities in advising its clients on matters ranging from the financing of significant development projects, to the establishment of loan agreements and working capital facilities. Tassanai Kiratisountorn heads up the practice and is experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on the banking and financing aspects of the range of large-scale transactions. Also recommended in the team is Chormas Premsirinirund, who has particular expertise in advising lenders. The team in Bangkok collaborates closely with the firm’s Singapore office.

SRPP Ltd. is well equipped to advise an array of clients on various complex financing transactions across sectors from shipping and real estate, to energy and telecoms. The practice is helmed by Passawan Navanithikul, who is experienced in assisting with such matters as the structuring of asset-based lending solutions, acquisition financings and cross-border financing deals. Sireedhorn Kittiphumwong, who has expertise in restructuring and financing, and experience handling cross-border work, is also key to the group. Viparvee Chaemchaeng is another recommended practitioner.

Tilleke & Gibbins' team is experienced in assisting with the variety of commercial transactions. Santhapat Periera's areas of specialism include asset finance, particularly in the aviation sector; project finance, particularly relating to energy and infrastructure; and facilitating the expansion of Thai banks into other jurisdictions. Niti Muangkote has expertise in the infrastructure, real estate and energy sectors, and advises borrowers and lenders therein on such matters as loan offerings, credit facilities and acquisitions. Periera and Muangkote jointly lead the practice, which also benefits from the presence of Issarapat Panomvana Na Ayudhya.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is experienced in assisting clients, including project developers, DFIs, commercial banks and institutional lenders, amongst others, with a wide range of banking and finance issues. Its workload features a range of high-value transactions, which team head Stephen Bennett is particularly experienced in. Tanagorn Thimasarn's areas of expertise include corporate finance, regulatory compliance, and private M&A matters, amongst others. Thanyaporn Achariyawong is also key to the practice.

At Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited, the workload includes advising on matters from loan financings to domestic banks’ expansions into foreign markets. Experienced practitioner Surasak Vajasit leads the team and handles work regarding securities transactions, loan facilities and restructuring issues. A particular area of specialism for Piroon Saengpakdee is large-scale project developments, while corporate, commercial and consumer finance matters are areas of expertise for Saroj Jongsaritwang.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited has a varied workload, which includes advising its clientele on various domestic and cross-border transactions, spanning sectors from real estate to aviation. Torsakul Cunvong's workload includes advising on transactional, regulatory and agreement drafting and negotiation matters; Maythawee Sarathai has particular expertise in foreign investment; and commercial transactions are the specialism of Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul. The three co-helm the offering alongside Siripun Kriangwattanapong.

Kudun & Partners is well placed to advise on the banking and finance aspects of such matters as M&A transactions, disposals, and project developments. Troy Schooneman's client roster features public and private companies, government agencies and private equity funds, amongst others. Peerasanti Somritutai's workload includes assisting with energy and infrastructure, real estate and acquisition projects. The pair co-lead the practice.

The group at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners is headed up by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, who is experienced in assisting banks, corporates and financial institutions on matters from green financing to debt restructuring. The team’s workload includes advising on the financing and refinancing of significant and high-value projects, as well as on syndicated loans and loan facility agreements for public companies and banks, amongst others. Borrower-side specialist Disaphon Kevin Saengpetch is another key name.