With both domestic and international capabilities, Baker McKenzie LLP fields a broad offering that notably includes public-private partnerships and engineering, procurement and construction contracts, as well as covering a variety of project development and financing work. Helming the practice is Sawanee Sethsathira, who possesses a host of experience managing deals in the oil and gas, power and infrastructure sectors. Viroj Piyawattanametha has particular expertise in relation to project finance deals, while Vit Vatanayothin's strengths lie in renewable energy project finance matters. Associate Napas Na Pombejra is especially active in the petrochemical, power and renewable energy sectors.

Counting both sponsors and lenders among its key roster of clients, Chandler MHM Limited's strengths include renewable power projects across Southeast Asia, alongside infrastructure projects. The team has recently assisted clients with the due diligence and financing of a mixed-use property project, as well as acting as lead counsel to syndicated lenders regarding the financing of a large-scale solar project. Co-managing partner Jessada Sawatdipong jointly leads the practice with his vast experience in project finance matters, while co-lead Joseph Tisuthiwongse is particularly well-versed in renewable energy matters, also possessing considerable banking and project experience in both the US and the UK. Key contact David Beckstead's expertise includes greenfield infrastructure projects and cross-border joint ventures. Supattra Sathapornnanon fields a strong practice in the project finance arena, while Pranee Klinratana routinely represents syndicated lenders in project financing and the refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Associate Tip-apa Limvichai is another key contact in the group.

Representing a variety of commercial banks, institutional lenders and project developers, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises on cross-border acquisitions and divestitures of traditional and renewable energy and high-technology energy projects and portfolios. The team has recently acted as borrower, seller and investor’s counsel on numerous large-scale projects, including a wind farm and a natural gas power facility. Edward Koehler, James Bradley and Chumbhot Plangtrakul jointly head the practice, with Koehler leading numerous cross-border project developments. Bradley’s broad range of expertise encompasses power plant construction compliance, contentious issues, as well as acquisition and completion work for a large-scale project. Plangtrakul is routinely engaged by international energy developers to assist with the global expansion of power development projects.

In addition to acting for lenders and sponsors on large-scale conventional power projects, Linklaters advises on a diverse array of renewable energy projects and the financing of high-speed rail projects. The practice is also active across a wide spectrum of sectors, from oil and gas and mining to natural resources and non-renewable energy, with a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients. Managing partner Wanwisar Nakarat spearheads the team, with a wealth of experience in project development, project financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects, while Wilailuk Okanurak handles the financing and transactional aspects of projects.

Weerawong Chittmittrapap and Banphot Kittikinglert jointly lead the team at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners, and advise on a varied suite of matters including concessions, project finance and public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, with notable experience in managing oil, gas and power projects. Its client roster extends from government agencies to financial institutions and private entities. Chittmittrapap has recently handled significant infrastructure projects, as well as working with the Government of Thailand, and Kittikinglert operates across a diverse array of projects from ports and highways to public private investment projects. Jirapat Thammavaranucupt departed the firm to join TTT+Partners in September 2023.

David Doran, Audray Souche, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong steer the DFDL Legal & Tax practice, which demonstrates particular capabilities in managing cross-border deals across Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The team leverages its considerable experience across a variety of industries, such as energy, infrastructure and manufacturing, to handle matters for a diverse roster of clients that includes start-ups, private clients and Thai and international corporations. Souche fields a strong practice in public-private projects, leading multiple project finance and project development assignments, and Supha-Utchaichan is well-equipped to handle foreign direct investment, corporate transactions, M&A and financings. Rueangkul is particularly experienced in cross-border mergers and investments in the Mekong region, while Sanguanwong is geared to handle structuring acquisition and finance deals.

Tilleke & Gibbins is well-placed to handle various clean energy and renewables matters, routinely involved in solar, wind energy, biomass and hydroelectric projects. The team also covers a host of infrastructure projects, including those arising from the real estate, transport, telecoms, utilities and social infrastructure sectors. Practice head Supasit Boonsanong is sought out for his expertise in cross-border energy transactions, as well as possessing expertise in drafting and negotiating high-value EPC contracts for a variety of projects. Charuwan Charoonchitsathian demonstrates proficiency in project development and finance, EPC agreements, M&A and business reorganisations. Joseph Tomkiewicz left the firm in December 2022.

Steering DLA Piper's practice is Waranon Vanichprapa, who strengthens the team with his experience in advising financial institutions and multinational corporations on project financing and restructuring transactions. The team is capable of handling domestic and cross-border projects financings, advising on a range of investment activities in the renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate and hospitality arenas. Samata Masagee is well-versed in managing corporate matters in the energy sector, advising on related M&A transactions.

Kudun & Partners’s ‘innovative’ multi-disciplinary team is well-equipped to manage infrastructure, real estate, energy, power plants and other large-scale development projects, as well as handling a range of energy and infrastructure-related transactions, including joint ventures, M&A and regulatory compliance matters. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda jointly leads the practice, bolstering the team with his proficiency in corporate and M&A-related mandates, while co-lead Chai Lertvittayachaisul contributes his renewable energy sector prowess in the solar, biomass and wind energy arenas to the practice. Kom Vachiravarakarn is active in manufacturing, real estate and construction materials industries, among others. Troy Schooneman and Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul are also recommended.

Counting lenders, sponsors, contractors and government bodies, as well as an array of financial institutions, among its roster of clients, Norton Rose Fulbright is geared to handle cross-border transactions and projects across various industries. Practice head Tassanai Kiratisountorn is noted for his expertise in cross-border financings in the energy sector, and senior associate Chormas Premsirinirund is another key contact in the group.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited's key undertakings extend from energy disputes and power station projects to project finances and structures. Rawat Chomsri leads the practice, with demonstrable experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, such as project investments. Alongside him is Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, whose broad range of capabilities include public-private partnership work in relation to rail and road infrastructure in Thailand.

With notable expertise in the renewable energy arena, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited advises clients on all stages of the lifecycle, from environmental compliance through to project finance documentation. The team is also noted for its litigation capability in the wind and solar energy spheres sectors. Steven Burkill leads the team, contributing his experience in the field of international litigation, while Ratthakarn Boonnua’s capabilities encompass litigation and arbitration proceedings.