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Baker McKenzie

Projects & Energy

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Baker McKenzie

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Our Bangkok EMI Projects Practice focuses on domestic and international development and finance, as well as M&A in the Energy, Mining & Infrastructure sectors, including power, renewable energy, hydropower, O&G, petrochemicals, road and rail, seaports, airports, and water and wastewater. We have established long-term relationships with key local players and represent Thailand's largest industry clients on their most complex domestic and cross-border matters, as well as foreign investors and overseas private funds seeking to invest in the country. Comprehensive services covering all aspects of project development; project finance; sustainable finance and energy transition; acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; project contracts and agreements; and environmental, regulatory and enforcement issues. Unique among law firms in Thailand, our lawyers have expertise in both project development and project finance and regularly represent both sponsors and lenders in project financing transactions. We are one of the very few firms in Thailand that have local lawyers substantially involved in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts. Our expertise in PPP projects began in the 1980s when private sector was first allowed to participate in infrastructure projects, culminating in several first-of-its-kind projects. We are also one of the very few law firms with a dispute resolution team with experience in litigating concession contracts on any administrative law issues.

Clients (22)

  • PTT Group
  • Gulf Energy Development
  • Super Energy Corporation
  • RATCH Group
  • EGCO
  • EGAT
  • EGAT International
  • Energy Absolute
  • Gunkul Engineering
  • B.Grimm Power
  • Thai Oil
  • Serm Sang Palang Ngan
  • Bangchak Petroleum
  • BCPG
  • BAFS
  • Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM)
  • EXIM Thai, UOB Thai
  • OCBC
  • ICBC
  • KASIKORNBANK
  • Bangkok Bank
  • Siam Commercial Bank

Industries (4)

  • Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure
  • Financial institutions
  • Industrials, Manufacturing, and Transportation
  • Construction; Real Estate/ Hotel, Resort and Property Development

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Thailand

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has an impressive practice that offers considerable strength across the region in project finance and development. The team assists leading developers, contractors, sponsors and financial institutions with key domestic and regional mandates, including oil and gas, renewable energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. The projects and energy outfit acts on several Thai domestic projects, as well as outbound matters, especially in Vietnam. It leverages its global network to advise on cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie assisted NatureWorks and its sponsors with the project financing of a new polylactic acid plant.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie is very knowledgeable in what it does and goes above and beyond in terms of its effort in order to service our interests.

    Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team's coverage really helps to provide a comprehensive view from both a local and international perspective.

    Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Vit Vatanayothin
    Band 3Vit Vatanayothin

    Vit Vatanayothin

    Vit Vatanayothin is well-placed to advise clients on the financing and development of projects, with particular experience in solar and wind power.

  • Band 4Chavapol Akkaravoranun
    Band 4Chavapol Akkaravoranun

    Chavapol Akkaravoranun

    Chavapol Akkaravoranun has a busy projects practice, where he advises clients on the financing and development of transportation infrastructure and energy projects.
    • He understands our requirements and has been working with us for a long time.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Viroj Piyawattanametha
    Band 4Viroj Piyawattanametha

    Viroj Piyawattanametha

    Viroj Piyawattanametha has expertise in projects-related transactional matters, including capital markets, M&A and project finance. He has knowledge of oil and gas, renewable energy and power matters.

    • Viroj Piyawattanametha provided a great view and services and is someone who is willing to go beyond the scope to assist us.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

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