Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited possesses notable strength in the aviation, maritime, infrastructure and logistics sectors. The team has been particularly active in advising on cross-border maritime matters and acting for creditors of major airlines with their restructurings following the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-head Kay Kian Tan enjoys a strong reputation in shipping disputes, and also handles mandates in the oil and gas and power sectors. Fellow co-leader Alan Polivnick is highlighted for his extensive aviation and airline operations expertise, and handles financing, leasing, M&A, restructuring and dispute resolution matters.

Baker McKenzie LLP is a popular choice for work relating to infrastructure projects in aviation, rail and road sectors. Clients of the group range from airlines, developers and project sponsors to contractors, major suppliers and automotive manufacturers. Suriyong Tungsuwan and Sawanee Sethsathira jointly head the group, with Sethsathira leading on project development, financing and acquisitions, and Tungsuwan specialising in the automotive sector. Viroj Piyawattanametha is highlighted for his PPP expertise, while Permsak Krairiksh focuses on aircraft financing and leasing matters. Chavapol Akkaravoranun is a key contact for clients seeking advice on regulations surrounding the development of power, petrochemical and infrastructure projects.

On the aviation front, Tilleke & Gibbins handles a variety of transactional and financing matters, as well as disputes and repossession cases. On the shipping side, its practice is active in ship sales and purchases, and cargo recovery matters, among others. John Frangos is a reputed dispute resolution lawyer who handles contentious issues in the aviation space; Noppramart Thammateeradaycho's expertise lies in shipping disputes, notably maritime insurance claims; and Santhapat Periera is a key contact for the structuring, negotiation and drafting of financing and lease agreements in the aviation sector.