Chandler Mori Hamada, Banking & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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Chandler MHM’s large and experienced Banking and Project Financing practice group has a track record of advising on some of Thailand’s and neighboring countries’ most significant transactions. The group acts for local and international lenders, sponsors and borrowers, and its top tier reputation is linked to long‐standing relationships with major commercial banks in Thailand, and with leading, international financial institutions.

The group has extensive experience in project finance, particularly on cross‐border transactions, and its full range of legal expertise includes: syndicated loans, single‐lender loans, project financings, refinancings, and all forms of security arrangements.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Thailand

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Chandler Mori Hamada's skilled team regularly works with leading domestic and international banks, and project owners on a wide array of issues. The team handles project finance, as well as real-estate and acquisition finance. Chandler Mori Hamada is particularly active on the financing of hydropower and solar energy projects in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The lawyers also handle the financing of domestic energy and infrastructure projects within Thailand. Its affiliation with Mori Hamada places the team in a good position to advise Japanese clients.

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Work Highlights

Chandler Mori Hamada advised Asian Development Bank, Export-Import Bank of Thailand, and Japan International Cooperation Agency on a THB3.9 billion syndicated loan for Energy Absolute to purchase electric buses.

Strengths

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Chandler Mori Hamada is vastly experienced in banking and can provide fast and accurate advice.

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The firm can provide excellent advice and solutions to address any issues.

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Chandler Mori Hamada is vastly experienced in banking and can provide fast and accurate advice.

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The firm can provide excellent advice and solutions to address any issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jessada Sawatdipong

Band 1

Jessada Sawatdipong has a fantastic history as one of Thailand's leading finance lawyers, regularly advising both lenders and borrowers on project and acquisition finance matters. He is also well placed to advise on restructuring matters.

Jessada Sawatdipong has vast experience in handling project finance. We trust him to be our counsel in our largest deals.

Jessada is a transparent communicator. He is clear and responsive in addressing concerns early on.

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Joseph Tisuthiwongse

Band 3

Joseph Tisuthiwongse is often enlisted to help leading Thai and international banks with key financing transactions. His expertise includes project finance in the energy space, lease agreements and outbound finance advisory in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Supattra Sathapornnanon

Band 3

Supattra Sathapornnanon is well placed to advise clients on financing transactions, with particular activity on refinancing deals. Her work is often in the projects and infrastructure space.

Supattra can understand commercial perspectives, manage a group of lenders to deliver acceptable outcomes and work professionally under pressure and strict timelines.

We value her proactive engagement. Supattra demonstrates a deep understanding of the client's needs before formal discussions take place.

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