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Watson Farley & Williams

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Thailand


Watson Farley & Williams

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Watson Farley & Williams frequently advises international companies on their corporate activities in Thailand, including M&A, regulatory issues, company restructuring and business formation. Its clientele includes companies in the manufacturing and TMT sectors. The lawyers in Bangkok often combine with the firm's international offices across the region, including on the Thai aspects of global mergers.
Notable practitioners

Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn is a key contact in the corporate and M&A group at Watson Farley & Williams.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams acted for Atlantic Forwarding on the restructuring of its Thai freight forwarding operations.

Strengths

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  • The team is well-versed in local laws and also has strong commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The firm employed a great combination of both legal and commercial awareness, which is something not all lawyers do.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Watson Farley & Williams has an excellent understanding of client needs and expectations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thailand, expertise based abroad in AustraliaAlan Polivnick
    Thailand, expertise based abroad in AustraliaAlan Polivnick

    Alan Polivnick

    Alan Polivnick of Watson Farley & Williams in Sydney has extensive experience on corporate mandates involving Thailand, and is especially well versed on matters in the aviation and insurance sectors.

Ranked Individuals at Watson Farley & Williams (1)

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