Real estate remains a cornerstone of Baker McKenzie LLP‘s offering in Thailand. The practice is skilled in the development, financing and acquisition of properties, often handling matters concerning property funds, real estate investment trusts and data centres. Sorachon Boonsong oversees the department and excels in real estate investment trust transactions, as well as regulatory, M&A and leasing mandates. Duangkamon Amkaew is a name to note for cross-border hotel acquisitions and REIT transactions. Papon Kanungvanichakul is singled out for his regulatory knowledge in the real estate space.

Drawing on the firm's full-service structure, DLA Piper’s real estate clients are able to take full advantage of its corporate, finance, regulatory and dispute resolution expertise. The group is proficient in real estate investments and project development, covering commercial, industrial and hospitality facilities. Waranon Vanichprapa and the 'responsive, responsible and communicative' Samata Masagee jointly oversee the group, with Vanichparpa leading on financing deals, and Masagee excelling in the energy sector. Sarita Prukaroon is ‘demonstrably a rising star’ in the real estate space.

IAS Advisory continues to advise real estate and asset management companies on business structures, licensing and operations in Thailand. The group is active in retail, hotel and mixed-use property developments, and also advises on environmental impact assessments in the context of town and country planning. Ittinant Suwanjutha heads up the practice and specialises in real estate and construction matters within the green energy and education segments. Supachot Prasankiattiraj is a key asset to the practice with broad expertise in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures and financings.

Tilleke & Gibbins assists clients operating in an array of sectors, from manufacturing to hospitality, with transactional documentation, development projects, construction disputes, land due diligence and lease agreements. Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn leads the team which benefits from his extensive experience in the acquisition and development of real estate assets. Cynthia Pornavalai is a key port of call for real estate developers, manufacturers and hospitality companies, while Supranee Arjjit has a strong following of international and domestic real estate investors.

Described by clients as the ‘best team for REIT‘ transactions, Chandler Mori Hamada Limited excels in property investment and development matters. The group is jointly led by Tananan Thammakiat, who specialises in REIT and real estate M&A transactions, Susumu Hanawa, whose expertise lies in real estate funds and finance, Koonlacha Charungkit-anant, who excels in matters involving licensing and permitting issues, Seiji Akimoto and Pranee Klinratana.

Drawing on its expertise in infrastructure, residential and commercial real estate projects, DFDL Legal & Tax specialises in all aspects of turn-key real estate projects. The practice is jointly led by Paul Volodarsky and Guillaume Massin. Volodarksy brings a wealth of experience in real estate investments, agreements and hotel management issues, while Massin has led on several major projects in the real estate and agriculture segments.

Regularly acting for large domestic and international corporations, SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd often performs large-scale due diligence relating to the construction of factories, plants and commercial buildings. Practice head Thiti Homjabok is a key port of call for large wholesale and retail operators in Thailand seeking to expand their operations via land acquisitions. Chavalit Uttasart boasts dispute resolution expertise.

Property finance, acquisitions, and development are a few of the matters Siam Premier International Law Office Limited‘s real estate and construction group is regularly tasked with. Practice head Chatchavej Chitvarakorn is a key point of contact for global hotels and property dealers in relation to large-scale hotel transactions. Rawat Chomsri is singled out for his extensive energy and aviation expertise, while Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul is noted for her extensive experience in foreign investments, real estate and construction matters.