About

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With locations in financial centers and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie's Global Corporate/M&A practice advises on complex domestic and multinational transactions across borders. Our locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep sector expertise and pragmatic and commercial approach to offer a seamless, end-to-end experience and deliver maximum value with less business risk. We guide our clients through the whole deal cycle, from deal shaping, negotiation to closing, including post-transaction reorganization and integration. We work across time zones, cultures and languages to ensure timely completion and desired synergies.

With over 130 M&A lawyers, Baker McKenzie Thailand's Corporate/M&A practice delivers integrated solutions across practice groups. We guide clients through every phase of the transaction cycle, from corporate setup, to forming joint ventures and partnership agreements, to merging with or acquiring private or public companies, and to divesting non-core and other assets. By maintaining strong relationships with regulators, we keep our clients ahead of market developments and regulatory updates.

Our unique, industry-tailored approach to acquisition execution allows us to help our clients focus on the key assets of the target, evaluate the strength of the brand portfolio, and ensure that they have meaningful protection in the deal documentation and receive more value than just transactional advice. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a strong group of corporate lawyers in Thailand, handling the full range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate restructuring and tax issues. The team possesses expertise in various areas, such as real estate, pharmaceutical, insurance, retail, technology and energy. It possesses dedicated antitrust experts within its team to advise on merger control. The law firm represents a large number of global conglomerates in Thai investments.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Sika (Thailand) on the successful USD5.6 billion acquisition of the Master Builder Construction Chemicals Group from Lone Star.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peerapan Tungsuwan
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Peerapan Tungsuwan
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Senior Statespeople

Peerapan Tungsuwan co-leads Baker McKenzie's M&A practice, with particular expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industries. She often assists international investors into Thailand, as well as domestic corporates investing at home or abroad.

"Peerapan always puts herself in the client's shoes and she delivers legal support to their needs rather than what they ask, which is really incredible."

Sorachon Boonsong
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Sorachon Boonsong
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Eminent Practitioners

Sorachon Boonsong attracts impressive market recognition for his expertise across different types of M&A, such as real estate and insurance sector transactions. He has significant experience representing leading Thai corporates in key M&A investments.

"Sorachon is well-respected in this market and has one of the leading regulatory M&A practices."

Sivapong Viriyabusaya
3
Sivapong Viriyabusaya
3
Band 3

Sivapong Viriyabusaya has an active M&A practice, especially in the insurance sector. He is equipped to offer advice to private entities and investment firms.

Sumet Orsirivikorn
3
Sumet Orsirivikorn
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3

Sumet Orsirivikorn has notable expertise undertaking M&A deals. He focusses on matters in areas such as manufacturing and insurance.

"He is incredibly responsive and always available to address questions or concerns. His sophisticated legal mind and sharp intellect allow him to navigate complex legal matters with ease."

"Sumet possesses a keen commercial awareness, consistently understanding the business implications of legal issues."

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Nuchaya Timrat
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Band 4

Nuchaya Timrat has an accomplished practice, and is frequently engaged to advise on cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. He has particular expertise advising clients in the entertainment and real estate industries.

"Nuchaya Timrat is a very attentive person. She pays close attention to details, responds quickly and has a service-oriented mindset."

"The way she can bridge gap between legal restrictions and business needs is what I like most about her."

Panyavith Preechabhan
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Panyavith Preechabhan
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Up and Coming

Panyavith Preechabhan is an up-and-coming M&A lawyer in Thailand. He is particularly skilled at taking on acquisition and joint ventures for domestic and international entities.

"Panyavith Preechabhan's ability to access the necessary resources to address our legal needs is tremendous. His time and project management is also superb."

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Purachate Manussiripen
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Up and Coming

Purachate Manussiripen is deemed a rising star in the corporate M&A space. He has the experience handling a wide range of matters, such as joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate restructurings. His client roster includes Thai and foreign corporations.

"Purachate Manussiripen always offers business insights and practical solutions. His professional and relentless delivery of legal services brings success to the deals!"

"He is a rising star in corporate and M&A area. He is very practical and provides legal advice and solutions with a business mindset."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Thailand

Corporate/M&A

Peerapan Tungsuwan
S
Peerapan Tungsuwan
Head of Corporate/M&A
S
Senior Statespeople
Sorachon Boonsong
E
Sorachon Boonsong
Head of Corporate/M&A
E
Eminent Practitioners
Sivapong Viriyabusaya
3
Sivapong Viriyabusaya
3
Band 3
Sumet Orsirivikorn
3
Sumet Orsirivikorn
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
4
Nuchaya Timrat
4
Band 4
Panyavith Preechabhan
U
Panyavith Preechabhan
U
Up and Coming
U
Purachate Manussiripen
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Bulin Sanooj

Jakkarin Bantathong

Jarae Sithiwong

Nuchaya Timrat

Papon Kanungvanichakul

Peerapan Tungsuwan

Peerapan Tungsuwan

Head of Department

Preeda Meksrisuwan

Purachate Manussiripen

Sorachon Boonsong

Sorachon Boonsong

Head of Department

Sumet Orsirivikorn

Sumet Orsirivikorn

Head of Department

Industries

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Consumer Goods & Retail

Energy, Mining and Infrastructure

Financial Institutions

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation

Technology, Media & Telecoms