Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
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About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our Bangkok office is the undisputed market leader for real estate in Thailand. We are Thailand's leading law firm when it comes to legal guidance and the law firm of choice when companies are exploring unprecedented matters. Our practice spans development, property and hotel acquisition, financing, property funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and data centres (which in Thailand fall under the purview of land and real estate laws). The real estate practice group has become a one-stop shop for all of the legal needs of our clients in the real estate market, where we’ve successfully built trust and stayed industry- and client-focused to cope with the ever-changing legal market. While keeping up with clients’ expanding needs, we offer our clients the best services, including strong collaboration with our Firm’s Tax, Capital Markets and Corporate Groups, as well as our Banking & Finance and Dispute Resolution teams, delivering the best performance as the go-to firm for real estate work.
Our market-leading Real Estate practice is the largest in Thailand, totaling more than many entire law firms in the country. Our team works closely with our highly regarded M&A practice group, with some partners working regularly with both teams. This allows us to provide clients a full range of services in the real estate sector. We also maintain a dedicated Land Registration Department, conducting on-site land due diligence and dealing with government district offices across Thailand.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has an extensive real estate bench with significant local and international capabilities. The team especially acts for leading Thai and international property developers on significant projects, including acquisitions and financings of hotels, office buildings, retail developments and data centres. The firm also advises on hotel management agreements and licences, land law issues, and REITs and infrastructure funds. The team works alongside Baker McKenzie's insurance, M&A, tax, dispute resolution and finance teams to provide a full real estate offering. Clients include GIC, HKR International and Summit Seoyon Business Development (Thailand).
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Asset World Corporation on its acquisition of Westin Siray Bay in Phuket via an assets acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie are very capable of handling all sorts of transactions and clients. They are very quick to respondand turn around documents, which allows us to maintain deal momentum."
"Baker McKenzie are very capable of handling all sorts of transactions and clients. They are very quick to respondand turn around documents, which allows us to maintain deal momentum."
Notable Practitioners
Sorachon Boonsong is a leading figure for real estate transactions in Thailand. He is particularly experienced in advising clients on the establishment of REITs, as well as M&A.
Duangkamon Amkaew is highly commended in the market for her real estate expertise, including REIT establishment as well as acquisitions. She acts for leading Thai and international developers and corporates, often on transactions involving hotel and commercial properties.
"She is one of the best lawyers we have worked with."
Wittaya Luengsukcharoen is regularly entrusted by Thai corporates and individuals with real estate financing, acquisitions and leasing transactions both in Thailand and overseas. He has experience advising on a range of property types including hotels, offices and residential developments.
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Thailand
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Head of Department
Jakkarin Bantathong
Jarae Sithiwong
Nuchaya Timrat
Papon Kanungvanichakul
Preeda Meksrisuwan
Purachate Manussiripen
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Hospitality
Hotel, Resort & Property Development
REITs
Real Estate Development