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Chandler Mori Hamada

Aviation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Chandler Mori Hamada

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About

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Chandler MHM has a dedicated Thai aviation practice which advises clients across all aspects of the sector, including international financiers and lessors, MROs, engine and parts manufacturers and airlines. Our practice includes specialists in the aviation sector along with lawyers from our firm’s other Practice Groups, particularly Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution and Corporate and M&A. We advise on a broad range of matters including regulatory issues, operating leases and finance leases, Thai aircraft security documents, Japanese operating leases (JOLs) and French tax leases. Our cross practice team also advises on disputes, aircraft repossessions and restructurings.

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Aviation - Thailand

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Chandler Mori Hamada has a well-regarded aviation practice assisting clients with aircraft financing, repossessions and insolvencies involving airlines. Clients of the firm include lessors, helicopter operators and lenders, and the practice often deals with lease deals and sale and purchase agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Chandler Mori Hamada advised BBAM Singapore on the repossession of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Air Inter Transport, after terminating a lease due to default.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides helpful and tailored legal input from a Thai perspective. They not only analyse Thai law but also the commercial transaction and can provide appropriate advice for the circumstances.

    Aviation respondentAsia-Pacific
  • CMH is my preferred Thai counsel on aviation matters. The team includes experienced aviation attorneys who are used to working on a range of restructuring, leasing and financing matters.

    Aviation respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joseph Tisuthiwongse
    Band 1Joseph Tisuthiwongse

    Joseph Tisuthiwongse

    Joseph Tisuthiwongse has experience in financing and projects. He advises on a wide range of aviation-related matters, including repossession, aircraft financing, sale and leasing as well as regulatory issues.

    • Joseph Tisuthiwongse provides very fast turnaround times and a good standard of service.

      Aviation respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingChotiwut Sukpradub
    Up and ComingChotiwut Sukpradub

    Chotiwut Sukpradub

    Chotiwut Sukpradub is an up-and-coming lawyer who routinely handles aircraft lease agreements and restructurings. He advises aircraft lessors on cross-border mandates.

    • Chotiwut gives very well-tailored advice. He is excellent and a real pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, responsive and practical. He gives very commercial direct information.

      Aviation respondentAsia-Pacific
    • His ability to provide clear, concise and practical solutions is truly commendable.

      Aviation respondentAsia-Pacific

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