About
Total partners: 13
Total senior counsels: 1
Total associates: Over 60
Languages: English, Thai, Chinese, German, Dutch, Japanese
As businesses today face a constantly evolving environment, a paradigm-shifting approach to legal advice is required.
Founded in 2015, Kudun and Partners is a modern and award-winning full-service law firm led by some of South East Asia’s most accomplished lawyers from a desire to provide more commercially minded and creative legal advice to our clients. Since inception, we have attracted many lawyers from various large international firms and representing various entities on transactions in Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia.
Clients value our responsiveness and distinctly commercial attitude, as well as our passion for developing forward-thinking, innovative strategies and solutions that respond to their unique business needs. In only six years since our inception, we have been awarded the highly coveted Thailand Law Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2020/2021 and 2023, a reflection of the firm's commitment to deliver work that exceeds expectations and raise industry standards.
We are the first independent law firm in Thailand with a dedicated China Practice consisting of qualified Thai lawyers who are native Chinese speakers serving the unique needs of Chinese corporations and individuals on both inbound and outbound transactions.
Team members are bilingual with a strong command of English to easily assist our foreign clients. Apart from English and Thai, some members speak fluent Chinese, Cantonese, German, Japanese, and Bahasa Malaysia.
Global Network We are the exclusive member representing Thailand in the World Services Group, one of the most prominent and largest global networks of independent law firms, which only admits members after careful due diligence to ensure they meet the high standards of the network. The World Services Group (“WSG”) brings together leading state, national and international professional services firms and companies with the highest business reputation.
Main Areas of Practice
■ Administrative Law
■ Banking & Finance
■ Capital Markets & Securities (IPOs, Equity and Debt Offerings, Takeovers)
■ Corporate M&A (Acquisition & Disposal of Equity Interest in Listed Companies)
■ Dispute Resolution and Litigation
■ Domestic & International Arbitration
■ Data Privacy & Protection
■ Digital Law
■ Employment and Benefits
■ FDI & Market Entry Strategies
■ Infrastructure Funds & REITs
■ Private Equity
■ Project Financing
■ Permits and Licensing
■ Restructuring & Insolvency
■ Startup
■ Tax & Transfer Pricing
■ Dedicated Foreign Desk
■ China Practice
■ Japan Practice
Industry Sectors
■ Automotive & Transportation
■ Construction and Engineering
■ Consumer Goods & F&B
■ Entertainment
■ Financial Services
■ Food & Beverages
■ Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
■ Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas
■ Manufacturing
■ Real Estate, Hotels & Tourism
■ Retail
■ Technology, Media & Telecoms
■ Tourism
■ Transport & Logistics
■ Utilities
Practice Areas
Mergers & Acquisitions: The firm advises Thai and international corporations and private equity firms on some of the most high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
Tax & Corporate Restructuring: The firm delivers a broad range of specialist tax advisory services to corporations, individuals, family offices, and financial institutions, covering the full spectrum of industry sectors, with particular emphasis on domestic and cross-border M&A deal structuring and tax optimisation, pre- and post-IPO corporate restructurings and business spin-offs, wealth management, transfer pricing, tax disputes, and indirect tax matters.
Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration: The firm’s highly experienced litigators appear before all levels of Thai Courts as well as in national and international arbitration proceedings on a wide range of matters, including general corporate and commercial, construction and telecommunications, administrative law, bankruptcy and rehabilitation proceedings, and disputes involving property-related matters, criminal law, and whitecollar crime.
Debt & Equity Capital Markets: The firm advises on a wide range of capital market offerings in transactions across a range of industries, including IPOs, high yield debt and bridge financings, convertible debt offerings, as well as equity and equity-linked derivatives.
Foreign Direct Investment: The firm acts as legal and business advisors to leading international corporations, private equity funds, and foreign individuals on all aspects of their investment including licensing and BOI incentives application and regulatory compliance in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
Infrastructure Funds & REITs: The firm has substantial experience on the formation and structuring of infrastructure funds and REITs, and works with clients on the full spectrum of securities, tax, and regulatory issues typically associated with such transactions.
Startup Practice: The firm teamed up in a one of a kind collaboration with Kingsford Securities PCL., a financial advisor and 2EXT, a startup ecosystem advisor to establish the Entrepreneur Advisory Center, a one-stop service center to help startups get an accessible but yet professional consultant service and facilitating their growth in the startup ecosystem – including IPO – in Thailand and beyond.
Key Clients: Advanced Info Service (AIS), Areeya Properties, Ant Financial, B. Grimm Power, Chevron, Delivery Hero, Gulf Energy, Prima Marine, Penn Colour, PTTEP, Thai Solar Energy, Volvo Group
CONTACTS:
Capital Markets, Corporate & M&A:
■ Kudun Sukhumananda (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kudun-sukhumananda/)
Email: kudun.s@kap.co.th
■ Kom Vachiravarakarn
Email: kom.v@kap.co.th
Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration:
■ Niruch Winiyakul (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niruch-winiyakul/)
Email: niruch.w@kap.co.th
International Practice:
■ Troy Schooneman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyschooneman/)
Email: troy.s@kap.co.th
China Practice:
■ Mayuree Sapsuttiporn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayuree-sapsutthiporn)
Email: mayuree.s@kap.co.th
Japan Practice:
■ Emi Rowse (Igusa) (https://th.linkedin.com/in/emirowse)
Email: emi.r@kap.co.th
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Kudun and Partners Advises Inspire IVF on Successful IPO and Listing on the Market for Alternative I
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Kudun and Partners Advises MPJ Group on IPO and Listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (ma
Kudun and Partners successfully advised MPJ Group, a provider of comprehensive logistics services, on its initial public offering (IPO) and successful listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The IPO filing was submitted to Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6,
Kudun and Partners Advises on THB 650 million Sale of T.P.S. Media Limited to Innova Media
Kudun and Partners successfully represented the sellers in the landmark sale of 100% of T.P.S. Media Limited (“TPS Media”), one of Thailand’s leading nationwide billboard companies, to Innova Media (International) Co., Ltd. The transaction, valued at THB 650 million, marks a significant milestone in
Kudun and Partners Advises Interroyal Engineering (IROYAL) on IPO Launch on Thailand’s Market for Al
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Interroyal Engineering Public Company Limited (IROYAL), a provider of engineering services and specialized products, in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The IPO filing, submitted to Thailand’s Securities and
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Kudun and Partners has successfully led Prima Marine Public Co., Ltd. (PRM), a leading public listed company in Thailand’s integrated marine transport sector, through the acquisition of all equity interest in V.C. Shipping and Services Co., Ltd. (V.C. Shipping), a key player in logistics and shippin
Kudun and Partners Navigates Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. in THB 159 million Used Car Business Ex
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Kudun and Partners has represented an affiliate of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited and Energy China in entering into a significant energy management contract with Zhongce Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the renowned Chinese tire manufacturer Zhongce Rubber.
Kudun and Partners Represents Dusit Thani in a THB 570 million Joint Venture Project
Kudun and Partners is pleased to announce its successful representation of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) in a significant joint venture arrangement valued at approximately THB 570 million.
Kudun and Partners Teams Up with IEAT To Launch Industry Legal Co., Ltd.
Kudun and Partners has recently signed a joint venture agreement with Industry Alpha Limited, a holding company of Industry Promotion Limited, which is an affiliate of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), to provide comprehensive legal services and support to IEAT. This collaboration
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Maguro Group’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners have successfully represented Maguro Group Public Company Limited in the offering of 21 million ordinary shares through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The offering totaled approximately THB 541 million on the first trading day, Jun
Kudun and Partners Represents BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in Strategic Acquisition of 25.1% Shares in Ba
Kudun and Partners is proud to announce its successful representation of BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in the strategic acquisition of 4,518,000 shares, constituting 25.1% of the total shares of Bangkok Can Manufacturing Company Limited (“BCM”), from Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. This significant transaction, val
Kudun and Partners Represents B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited in Power Plant Acquisitions in S
Kudun and Partners, as a co-counsel together with Jipyong LLC, a Korean firm, has successfully represented B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited, through its subsidiary B. Grimm Power Korea Limited, in two significant cross-border acquisitions in South Korea’s renewable energy sector. This includes
Kudun and Partners Assists Hausen Bernstein Co., Ltd. on a joint venture with Chemopharm SDN. BHD.
Kudun and Partners represented the sponsors and shareholders of Hausen Bernstein Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based healthcare service provider offering a comprehensive range of healthcare-related services and products to governmental entities and private customers. The representation involved a joint vent
Thailand to Introduce Game-Changing Multiple-Entry Medical Treatment Visa Valid for 1 Year
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Comprehensive Guide to Business Licenses in Thailand Types, Requirements, and Application Process
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Update on Public Hearing Re: The New Regulatory Scope on Digital Tokens in Thailand
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Kudun and Partners represents Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. in its first major M&A deal i
Kudun and Partners represents Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. in its first major M&A deal in Thailand
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Miss Grand’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Miss Grand’s Successful Listing on the SET
Facilitating SIRISOFT’s Successful Listing on the SET
Facilitating SIRISOFT’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Mindray Medical (Thailand) Limited
Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Mindray Medical (Thailand) Limited in obtaining a foreign business license from the Ministry of Commerce for wholesale laboratory analytical and diagnostic reagents.
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo), on the divestit
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo), on the divestiture of 100% of their equity and debt investments for a total value of over USD 200 million
Kudun and Partners represents Bay Computing Co., Ltd.’s entire business transfer (EBT)
Kudun and Partners represents Bay Computing Co., Ltd.’s entire business transfer (EBT)
Kudun and Partners Promotes Two New Partners; Thitawan and Kongwat
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Thitawan Thanasombatpaisarn and Kongwat Akaramanee to partners of Kudun and Partners. Thitawan, our new capital markets partner, and Kongwat, our new dispute resolution partner, have been valued members of our team for many years, and has
Kudun and Partners represents Altitude Development Co., Ltd. on its offering of newly issued shares
Kudun and Partners represents Altitude Development Co., Ltd. on its offering of newly issued shares to foreign PE fund with a total value of THB 500 million.
Kudun and Partners Advises Inspire IVF on Successful IPO and Listing on the Market for Alternative I
Kudun and Partners successfully advised Inspire IVF Public Company Limited, a leading fertility treatment center, on its initial public offering (IPO) and the listing of its shares on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai).
Kudun and Partners Advises MPJ Group on IPO and Listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (ma
Kudun and Partners successfully advised MPJ Group, a provider of comprehensive logistics services, on its initial public offering (IPO) and successful listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The IPO filing was submitted to Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6,
Kudun and Partners Advises on THB 650 million Sale of T.P.S. Media Limited to Innova Media
Kudun and Partners successfully represented the sellers in the landmark sale of 100% of T.P.S. Media Limited (“TPS Media”), one of Thailand’s leading nationwide billboard companies, to Innova Media (International) Co., Ltd. The transaction, valued at THB 650 million, marks a significant milestone in
Kudun and Partners Advises Interroyal Engineering (IROYAL) on IPO Launch on Thailand’s Market for Al
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Interroyal Engineering Public Company Limited (IROYAL), a provider of engineering services and specialized products, in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The IPO filing, submitted to Thailand’s Securities and
Kudun and Partners Advises Prima Marine in Strategic THB 200 Million Acquisition of V.C. Shipping
Kudun and Partners has successfully led Prima Marine Public Co., Ltd. (PRM), a leading public listed company in Thailand’s integrated marine transport sector, through the acquisition of all equity interest in V.C. Shipping and Services Co., Ltd. (V.C. Shipping), a key player in logistics and shippin
Kudun and Partners Navigates Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. in THB 159 million Used Car Business Ex
Kudun and Partners has successfully represented Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. in a significant expansion of its used car business. This expansion was achieved through a strategic acquisition and investment, which involved acquiring shares from shareholders of one of Thailand’s leading distributor
Kudun and Partners Represents an Affiliate of B.Grimm Power, and Energy China, for the 35 MW Solar R
Kudun and Partners has represented an affiliate of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited and Energy China in entering into a significant energy management contract with Zhongce Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the renowned Chinese tire manufacturer Zhongce Rubber.
Kudun and Partners Represents Dusit Thani in a THB 570 million Joint Venture Project
Kudun and Partners is pleased to announce its successful representation of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) in a significant joint venture arrangement valued at approximately THB 570 million.
Kudun and Partners Teams Up with IEAT To Launch Industry Legal Co., Ltd.
Kudun and Partners has recently signed a joint venture agreement with Industry Alpha Limited, a holding company of Industry Promotion Limited, which is an affiliate of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), to provide comprehensive legal services and support to IEAT. This collaboration
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Maguro Group’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners have successfully represented Maguro Group Public Company Limited in the offering of 21 million ordinary shares through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The offering totaled approximately THB 541 million on the first trading day, Jun
Kudun and Partners Represents BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in Strategic Acquisition of 25.1% Shares in Ba
Kudun and Partners is proud to announce its successful representation of BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in the strategic acquisition of 4,518,000 shares, constituting 25.1% of the total shares of Bangkok Can Manufacturing Company Limited (“BCM”), from Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. This significant transaction, val
Kudun and Partners Represents B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited in Power Plant Acquisitions in S
Kudun and Partners, as a co-counsel together with Jipyong LLC, a Korean firm, has successfully represented B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited, through its subsidiary B. Grimm Power Korea Limited, in two significant cross-border acquisitions in South Korea’s renewable energy sector. This includes
Kudun and Partners Assists Hausen Bernstein Co., Ltd. on a joint venture with Chemopharm SDN. BHD.
Kudun and Partners represented the sponsors and shareholders of Hausen Bernstein Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based healthcare service provider offering a comprehensive range of healthcare-related services and products to governmental entities and private customers. The representation involved a joint vent
Thailand to Introduce Game-Changing Multiple-Entry Medical Treatment Visa Valid for 1 Year
Thailand’s government is on the process of launching a groundbreaking multiple-entry Medical Treatment visa (“non-MT visa“) with a generous one-year validity period, aiming to solidify its position as a premier international medical hub. The Subcommittee on Developing Thailand into a Medical Service
Advancing Thailand’s Electricity Market: Introduction of Third-Party Access
The direct power purchase agreement between an energy producer and a consumer (the “Direct PPA”) in Thailand are currently restricted to very limited circumstances. However, following the National Energy Policy Council (the “NEPC”)’s Resolution No. 1/2024 on June 25, 2024 (the “NEPC’s Resolution”),
Managing Costs Strategies for M&A Disputes
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be exciting ventures, but they can also lead to a whole range of disagreements between the parties post acquisition. When these disagreements turn into disputes, legal battles can ensue, and the costs can quickly spiral out of control. That’s where cost management
Comprehensive Guide to Business Licenses in Thailand Types, Requirements, and Application Process
Obtaining a business license is a crucial step for anyone looking to establish and operate a business in Thailand. Business licenses ensure that companies comply with local laws and regulations, promoting a fair and transparent business environment. For foreign-owned businesses, understanding the Fo
Driving Sustainable Success in Thailand: Mastering the ‘E’ in ESG
The ‘E’ in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a critical driver of business success worldwide. In Thailand, as environmental challenges rise on the agendas of regulators, investors, and consumers alike, embracing environmental responsibility is both a legal necessity and a strate
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In today’s globalized economy, customs laws are critical in regulating the movement of goods across borders. For businesses operating in Thailand, understanding and complying with customs laws is crucial for maintaining seamless operations and avoiding legal complications.
The Draft Entertainment Complex Act: Key Features And Implications For Thailand
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Doing Business in Thailand Guide: Your Essential Resource for Business Success
At Kudun & Partners, we understand the complexities of navigating Thailand’s business and legal landscape. To empower investors, professionals and companies operating in this dynamic market, we are proud to introduce the inaugural edition of our Doing Business in Thailand Guide—a comprehensive resou
Update on Public Hearing Re: The New Regulatory Scope on Digital Tokens in Thailand
In January 2023, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) hosted several public hearings to gather feedback from the public on the proposed draft regulations for digital assets business operation in Thailand, including, among others, Public Hearing No. AorNorDor. 4/2566 on the regul
Kudun and Partners represents Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. in its first major M&A deal i
Kudun and Partners represents Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. in its first major M&A deal in Thailand
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Miss Grand’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners Facilitates Miss Grand’s Successful Listing on the SET
Facilitating SIRISOFT’s Successful Listing on the SET
Facilitating SIRISOFT’s Successful Listing on the SET
Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Mindray Medical (Thailand) Limited
Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Mindray Medical (Thailand) Limited in obtaining a foreign business license from the Ministry of Commerce for wholesale laboratory analytical and diagnostic reagents.
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo), on the divestit
Kudun and Partners successfully represented Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo), on the divestiture of 100% of their equity and debt investments for a total value of over USD 200 million
Kudun and Partners represents Bay Computing Co., Ltd.’s entire business transfer (EBT)
Kudun and Partners represents Bay Computing Co., Ltd.’s entire business transfer (EBT)
Kudun and Partners Promotes Two New Partners; Thitawan and Kongwat
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Thitawan Thanasombatpaisarn and Kongwat Akaramanee to partners of Kudun and Partners. Thitawan, our new capital markets partner, and Kongwat, our new dispute resolution partner, have been valued members of our team for many years, and has
Kudun and Partners represents Altitude Development Co., Ltd. on its offering of newly issued shares
Kudun and Partners represents Altitude Development Co., Ltd. on its offering of newly issued shares to foreign PE fund with a total value of THB 500 million.