About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Baker McKenzie acted for Gulf Energy Development in its acquisition of shares in Luang Prabang Power Company, a company that operated the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project located in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is an undisputed market leader in this part of the world. Usually the firm represents either side in majority of deals, this speaks volume to how significant the firm is on these deals."
"They have extensive knowledge both in legal and industry related matters with intensive work quality. It is a very professional and specialised team."
"Baker McKenzie is an undisputed market leader in this part of the world. Usually the firm represents either side in majority of deals, this speaks volume to how significant the firm is on these deals."
"They have extensive knowledge both in legal and industry related matters with intensive work quality. It is a very professional and specialised team."
Notable Practitioners
Sawanee Sethsathira is well respected for her extensive experience in Thailand's projects and energy sector. She has significant expertise in advising on a broad range of oil and gas, natural resources and renewable energy projects.
Vit Vatanayothin is well-placed to advise clients on the financing and development of projects, with particular experience in solar and wind power.
"Vit has strong expertise in the power plant industry. He is very easy to work with."
Chavapol Akkaravoranun has a busy projects practice, where he advises clients on the financing and development of transportation infrastructure and energy projects.
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 energyand power matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Thailand
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Napas Na Pombejra
Ornsiri Samarnmitr
Permsak Krairiksh
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
B.Grimm Power
BAFS
BCPG
Bangchak Petroleum
Bangkok Bank
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM)
EGAT
EGAT International
EGCO
EXIM Thai, UOB Thai
Energy Absolute
Gulf Energy Development
Gunkul Engineering
ICBC
KASIKORNBANK
OCBC
PTT Group
RATCH Group
Serm Sang Palang Ngan
Siam Commercial Bank
Super Energy Corporation
Thai Oil
Industries
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Construction; Real Estate/ Hotel, Resort and Property Development
Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure
Financial institutions
Industrials, Manufacturing, and Transportation