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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Thailand

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Banking & Finance - Thailand

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a large and accomplished banking practice with a wealth of financing experience, including advising on credit facilities, structured finance, refinancing and project finance. The team is well placed to assist both lenders and borrowers, particularly in relation to acquisition finance, real estate finance and banking regulatory issues. The practice also hosts a specialist fintech advisory group. It has a noted ability to leverage its global network to act on cross-border deals. The firm's deals cover a wide spectrum of industries, including aviation, energy and fintech.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented One Bangkok as the borrower's legal counsel for a THB50 billion long-term green loan provided by five of Thailand's leading financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie can handle financial legal issues and provide valuable solutions to customers, making complex problems simple and leading to success for the customer.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • We value the firm's expertise, high level of professionalism and customer-centric approach. The services it provides exceed our expectations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thinawat Bukhamana
    Thinawat Bukhamana

    Thinawat Bukhamana

    Thinawat Bukhamana is a seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work acting for leading Thai corporates and financial institutions. He offers extensive experience handling financing transactions, advising on matters relating to the telecommunications and real-estate sectors.

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  • Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai
    Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai

    Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai

    Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai is highly respected for her handling of a range of matters, including acquisition finance and refinancing transactions. Her deals cover such sectors as retail, transportation and technology, and she also handles matters requiring expertise in NFTs.

    • Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai is accommodating and willing to facilitate and adapt deals to the local context. She can customise the practice for each deal to fit different requirements.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Kullapa Stavorn
    Kullapa Stavorn

    Kullapa Stavorn

    Kullapa Stavorn regularly represents Thai and international clients, including banks and borrowers, in deals in various sectors including real estate and telecoms.

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  • Somika Phagapasvivat
    Somika Phagapasvivat

    Somika Phagapasvivat

    Somika Phagapasvivat is respected in the market and handles a broad range of acquisition finance, bilateral loan, refinancing and fintech matters. She is also noted for her expertise in venture capital transactions.

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