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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Baker McKenzie

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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. 

Industries (6)

  • Consumer Goods & Retail
  • Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
  • Financial Institutions
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
  • Technology, Media & Telecoms

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 1

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 Earth Tech Environment and Better World Green on a joint venture arrangement with Gulf Energy Development.

Strengths

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  • The firm demonstrates strong commercial awareness and an ability to provide clear, solution-oriented legal advice under tight timelines.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their strategic thinking, analytical mindset and flexibility help us explore our choices and options. This makes the team an invaluable asset.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They have the ability to manage complex issues. Their broad knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle different parts of the transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePeerapan Tungsuwan
    Senior StatespeoplePeerapan Tungsuwan

    Peerapan Tungsuwan

    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 is a top industry professional.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Eminent PractitionersSorachon Boonsong
    Eminent PractitionersSorachon Boonsong

    Sorachon Boonsong

    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 Boonsong is well known in the market and an established figure.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Sivapong Viriyabusaya
    Band 3Sivapong Viriyabusaya

    Sivapong Viriyabusaya

    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.

  • Band 3Sumet Orsirivikorn
    Band 3Sumet Orsirivikorn

    Sumet Orsirivikorn

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

    • He is always attentive to our needs and concerns. He has a deep understanding of laws and can simplify complex legal issues into clear advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is very bright, user-friendly and commercial. Sumet is a breath of fresh air on complex M&A transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Nuchaya Timrat
    Band 4Nuchaya Timrat

    Nuchaya Timrat

    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.

    • She is extremely engaged and reverts back in a timely manner. Her personality and attitude indicate her high professionalism, which is transmitted to deliverables.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She helped to advise us effectively, ensuring we were best prepared.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Panyavith Preechabhan
    Band 4Panyavith Preechabhan

    Panyavith Preechabhan

    Panyavith Preechabhan is particularly skilled at taking on acquisition and joint ventures for domestic and international entities.

    • His sharp legal acumen, business sense, and strategic thinking saved us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Panyavith blends technical expertise and commercial acumen. He always provides practical, tailored solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Purachate Manussiripen
    Band 4Purachate Manussiripen

    Purachate Manussiripen

    Purachate Manussiripen has 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 is very intelligent, commercially minded and has strong technical skills. He is extremely pleasant to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Purachate is a highly skilled and reliable lawyer with strong technical expertise and a practical, solution-oriented approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He can quickly grasp the issues and navigate them to achieve the deal. He understands commercial needs and provides practical solutions, and manages all stakeholders efficiently.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

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