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Linklaters

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Linklaters

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Our Corporate Department services include mergers and acquisitions, internal corporate restructuring of group companies and providing advice on corporate matters to leading Thai and international public and private companies.

Linklaters is the go-to firm for the most challenging, complex and ground-breaking Corporate/M&A transactions in Thailand. Through the reputation we have established over the past 20 years in Thailand, we attract high-profile work from internationally renowned, global companies as well as from Thailand’s largest corporates involving both domestic and cross-border M&As.

We are best known for delivering the highest quality work across the broadest platform. A large number of our lawyers, particularly our senior members, have international experience. We offer an extensive network that links our Bangkok office with colleagues from around the world, providing clients with the global reach and expertise needed to get their deals done.

The scope of our services, combined with our specialist sector knowledge, hands-on experience of laws and regulations and our good working relationships with key government authorities provide a real advantage in the market.

We are recognised as the leading firm for M&A transactions in various sectors including financial services, insurance, telecommunications, FinTech, real estate, retail, foods & beverage, healthcare, energy, chemical and infrastructure.

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' highly accomplished corporate law group advises on inbound and outbound deals for leading Thai and global clients. The team handles high-value M&A, joint ventures, private equity deals and company restructurings, acting in industries such as retail, energy, TMT and insurance. The firm leverages its international network to advise on regional transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters acted for Gulf Energy Development on a strategic amalgamation with Intouch.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters are the number one players in this space. They provide consistently high-quality advice. They have in-depth knowledge of regulations and apply this so their advice best fits our needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The Linklaters team provides invaluable guidance and support, making complex legal matters more manageable and straightforward.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Linklaters' team showcased impressive breadth, with specialists available to address various complex legal and commercial issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsWilailuk Okanurak
    Star IndividualsWilailuk Okanurak

    Wilailuk Okanurak

    Wilailuk Okanurak is highly respected in Thailand's corporate legal circles. She regularly advises clients on complex M&A in the retail, telecoms and energy sectors.

    • Wilailuk is our most trusted legal adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • A fantastic individual who is vastly experienced. She is a top market player.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Wilailuk is knowledgeable, practical and highly committed.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Sutthipong Koohasaneh
    Band 1Sutthipong Koohasaneh

    Sutthipong Koohasaneh

    Sutthipong Koohasaneh is a well-recognised lawyer in the corporate market. He handles M&A deals across a broad range of industries, including finance, insurance, retail, energy and technology, and he also assists with antitrust issues.

    • We find him to be really knowledgeable in terms of interpreting rules and regulations. His advice is always spot-on and he always puts forward meaningful recommendations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is involved in key conversations and remains on top of the details brilliantly.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Pichitpon Eammongkolchai
    Band 2Pichitpon Eammongkolchai

    Pichitpon Eammongkolchai

    Pichitpon Eammongkolchai is a well-respected lawyer in Bangkok's corporate legal market. He has solid expertise in financing, private equity and M&A matters, often handling transactions in the retail and real estate sectors.

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