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Kudun and Partners

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Kudun and Partners

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About

Provided by Kudun and Partners

Shortlisted as the only firm in Thailand for “Corporate and M&A Team of the Year” by The Legal 500’s Southeast Asia Awards, 2020/2021, our highly experienced and market savvy M&A team provide invaluable local knowledge, commercial and political insights during the course of the transactions on which we have worked with Thai and international corporations, financial advisors, and private equity firms on both large and small-scale domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Our membership with the global network, World Services Group helps to achieve our global outreach for our clients.

Our diverse team of experts, headed by two of the most innovative lawyers, Kudun Sukhumananda and Kom Vachiravarakarn with five partners from various backgrounds allows us to provide clients with a full range of advice in an M&A transaction and post-acquisition integration, including issues related to taxation, securities, corporate restructuring, trade, labour and employment, and technology & communications.

We can provide guidance and advice on an entire M&A lifecycle including:

  • Deal Strategy
  • M&A Feasibility Analysis
  • Target Screening
  • Acquisition Planning
  • Divestiture
  • Due Diligence
  • Legal and Tax Structuring Analysis
  • Negotiations and Drafting
  • Escrow Arrangement
  • Shareholding Structures
  • Purchase and Sale Contracts
  • Financing Strategy
  • Closing and Integration
  • Exit Strategy

Clients (9)

  • Souer Co., Ltd.
  • Time dotCom
  • LIXIL (Thailand) Public Company Limited
  • Dusit Thani Public Company Limited
  • Saha Pathana Inter-Holding
  • TRC Construction Public Company Limited
  • AIRZETA (formerly Air Incheon)
  • Regent’s International School Bangkok
  • Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited

Industries (8)

  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Power and energy
  • Technology, Media and Telecoms
  • Education

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kudun and Partners in Bangkok maintains its active and broad corporate legal practice, advising on M&A, joint venture and private equity transactions, as well as related tax matters. The team acts for international and Thai clients from a range of sectors including energy, real estate, healthcare, retail and TMT.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Kudun and Partners represented Real D&C, Saishin Energy, and CPT on the cross-border acquisition of 52.16% of the issued and paid-up shares of CPT Drives and Power Public.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What sets KAP apart is its sharp commercial mindset - they don’t just flag issues, they help craft solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Kudun and Partners stands out for its comprehensive legal services, exceptional responsiveness, and deep understanding of client needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are highly flexible and demonstrate a strong understanding of clients' needs and constraints, ensuring practical and tailored solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Chai Lertvittayachaikul
    Band 4Chai Lertvittayachaikul

    Chai Lertvittayachaikul

    Chai Lertvittayachaikul often advises international companies on their cross-border and inbound M&A, including acquisitions and joint ventures. He is active in the energy and TMT sectors.

    • Chai has an exceptional depth of knowledge in many areas of the law, providing well-researched and strategic legal advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Chai ensures a smooth execution across multiple jurisdictions. His ability to coordinate, anticipate issues, and keep everything on track is why we trust him completely.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Kudun and Partners (1)

Thailand

Members

Provided by Kudun and Partners

  • Troy Schooneman

  • Mayuree Sapsutthiporn

  • Thitawan Thanasombatpaisarn

  • Thanyaluck Thongrompo

  • Kudun Sukhumananda

    Head of Department

  • Kom Vachiravarakarn

    Head of Department

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