Department profile
Chandler Mori Hamada

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Chandler Mori Hamada

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About

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Chandler MHM has a highly experienced Corporate and M&A practice group, recognized for the scope of its legal expertise, and the caliber and industry range of its clients. The group acts for multinationals and large, local corporates on transactions involving Thailand’s and Southeast Asia’s key industry sectors, including energy and natural resources, petrochemicals, automotive, food and beverages, logistics, retail, property and high‐value manufacturing.

The group advises on public and private M&A, bilateral and competitive  bidding share sales and purchases, amalgamation, entire business transfers (EBT), business/asset acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, private equity investments, corporate group restructurings and reorganizations. We also assist clients with compliance and regulatory matters in the areas such as antitrust, data protection and anti‐bribery.

The group also handles corporate registration and secretarial work for Thai companies, applications for Board of Investment (“BOI”) promotions and foreign business licenses, registration of branch offices of foreign corporations, representative offices, regional offices and applications for US Treaty protection.

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Chandler Mori Hamada is well regarded for providing high-quality legal services, with deep knowledge of the local corporate market in Thailand. It covers a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy and technology. The team handles a cross-section of M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. The firm frequently acts for prominent international companies investing in Thailand, as well as advising domestic clients. It maintains a reputation for assisting Japanese clients, strengthened by its association with Mori Hamada.

Work Highlights

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  • Chandler Mori Hamada advised ThaiNamthip Limited and ThaiNamthip Corporation on various transaction agreements, including two shareholders' agreements in respect of a two-phased sale of a majority stake in ThaiNamthip Corporation to Swire Beverages (South East Asia).

Strengths

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  • Chandler Mori Hamada provides an extraordinary service with commercial legal advice that drives your business in a safe way.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The M&A team combines technical excellence with commercial acumen, ensuring that transactions are not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with business objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm is highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated Corporate/M&A matters, offering sharp legal insight and effective solutions on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Arkrapol Pichedvanichok
    Band 2Arkrapol Pichedvanichok

    Arkrapol Pichedvanichok

    Arkrapol Pichedvanichok is well-regarded lawyer who leads the corporate/M&A department. He handles M&A and private equity transactions across various sectors, for Thai and international clients.

    • He consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of expertise and reliability. His ability to deliver high-quality outcomes, even in complex situations, clearly sets him apart.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Arkrapol Pichedvanichok effectively balances legal risks with business priorities, ensuring that transactions are structured efficiently and align with client objectives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

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Thailand

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