Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 1
Contact number
+66 2305 8000Chambers Review
Linklaters is a magic circle firm with vast experience in handling all stages of projects, including financing, acquisition and development. The team assists both sponsors and lenders with major inbound and outbound projects, representing leading Thai and international clients. The lawyers are renowned for their handling of transportation PPP projects, as well as renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. The team is active on projects in neighbouring jurisdictions, including Vietnam and Laos. The firm also works closely with its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on a number of its projects. RATCH, Global Power Synergy and Krung Thai Bank are among the clients advised by Linklaters.
Linklaters' team in Bangkok often advises Thai banks and corporates on projects and energy matters in Vietnam. The work includes project finance, as well as M&A and joint ventures in the energy sector. Linklaters advised Bangkok Bank as lender on the provision of USD287.16 million bridge loan facilities to Super Energy Corporation. Wanwisar Nakarat is a key contact for the team.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Asia Era One on the development, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of the USD7.5 billion High Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project, pursuant to a PPP agreement with the State Railway Authority of Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand complex issues and the concerns of their clients well, and they are able to handle and provide alternative solutions to move the project forward. They are also very responsive to client requests, even within short timeframes."
"Linklaters can handle all issues efficiently."
"They understand complex issues and the concerns of their clients well, and they are able to handle and provide alternative solutions to move the project forward. They are also very responsive to client requests, even within short timeframes."
"Linklaters can handle all issues efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Wanwisar Nakarat is recognised as a leading lawyer. She handles project financing and acquisitions in the renewable energy and oil and gas industries, both within Thailand and overseas. She is especially active on matters in Vietnam.
"Wanwisar has excellent experience and a good relationship with clients. She’s able to accommodate clients' needs and requests."
Wilailuk Okanurak advises many leading Thai corporates on large-scale inbound and outbound matters, including project development and transactions in the transportation, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors.