Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand
Ranked Individual
Provided by Tilleke & Gibbins
At the heart of mainland Southeast Asia and a major tourism hub, Thailand is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets. Tilleke & Gibbins’ cross-disciplinary aviation team advises airlines, leasing companies, cargo firms, financiers, insurers, and other aviation businesses on achieving their objectives in Thailand. Backed by our top-ranked corporate and dispute resolution groups and multijurisdictional presence, we deliver trusted expertise to global leaders and regional players alike.
Our deep understanding of local business and regulatory environments, combined with strong ties to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), Department of Airports (DOA), and Ministry of Transport (MOT), enables us to provide unmatched support. Beyond aircraft transactions and financing, we regularly represent clients before regulators, courts, and arbitration tribunals, and handle complex lease disputes and repossessions across the region.
Our practice spans aircraft acquisitions and sales; leasing and financing; insurance claims; carrier liability; partnership agreements; aviation infrastructure; commercial disputes; civil aviation regulations; debt and asset recovery; government relations; and repossessions.
Provided by Chambers
Tilleke & Gibbins has a solid track record on aircraft repossessions and aviation disputes, including in relation to breach of lease agreements and fraud cases. The team leverages the firm's general dispute resolution strength for aviation cases and also advises aviation companies on the sale and financing of aircraft, as well as general corporates on aircraft acquisitions.
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Tilleke & Gibbins assisted Thai AirAsia in the issuance and offering of high-risk secured and callable debentures.
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Their experience and expertise in the field distinguish them from others. They have a deep knowledge of the Thai laws, business rules and practices. They have provided us with excellent advice.
The team is very knowledgeable about regulations. The sectoral expertise of the firm was indeed crucial in the completion of our deal.
Provided by Chambers
John Frangos handles disputes and repossessions of aircraft and aviation finance. He has also been active on restructuring and insolvency mandates relating to the aviation sector.
Head of Aviation
Provided by Tilleke & Gibbins
Santhapat Periera
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