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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Thailand

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Our M&A team offers market-leading capability with extensive experience acting for buyers, sellers and targets. The Bangkok corporate and M&A practice is led by Bangkok Partner, Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon.

We are one of the world’s leading M&A powerhouses and our practice and lawyers are widely regcognised by legal directories across the globe. We have a long-standing reputation for acting for corporate clients on their most significant, complex and innovative M&A transactions. We have extensive experience of acting for clients, on both the buy and the sell-sides, in formal and informal auctions and on bilateral deals. We believe this provides us with excellent insight into the terms on which M&A deals are currently being transacted internationally.

Clients benefit from our knowledge in executing and delivering cross-border transactions, regardless of size or complexity. Irrespective of the locations of the parties or the assets, we pride ourselves in applying our technical knowledge in a practical, efficient and commercial manner.

Industries (11)

  • Financial Institutions
  • Energy
  • Technology, Media, Telecommunications
  • Hospitality
  • Logistics
  • Consumer
  • Automotive
  • Insurance
  • Private Capital
  • Manufacturing and Industrials
  • Infrastructure

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is a global law firm with a growing team in Bangkok, offering expertise in M&A transactions in the Thai market. Strong on cross-border work, the team has experience of deals in the TMT, insurance and energy sectors. It also provides advice on the antitrust and corporate regulatory issues involved in investments into Thailand. The Bangkok-based practice often works together with colleagues in regional offices, including Singapore, Beijing and Hong Kong.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised DP World Asia on its share purchase agreement to acquire Savan Logistics.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to explain complicated Thai regulatory provisions in a clear and understandable way.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team demonstrated deep industry knowledge and an unwavering commitment to our goals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team can seamlessly bridge the gap between international and local. They have strong market experience and expertise and they are responsive and solution-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon
    Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon

    Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon

    Nonnabhat Paiboon leads Herbert Smith Freehill's Thai corporate department. She is particularly active in cross-border M&A deals, acting in a range of industries that include insurance, media and automotive. In addition to advising corporations and listed companies, she also offers assistance to private equity and sovereign wealth funds.

    • She is known for her responsiveness, clear communication and ability to anticipate challenges, ensuring clients receive timely and actionable guidance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Her deep legal knowledge and strategic thinking, which she consistently tailors to the evolving facts, are truly impressive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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