Thanathip & Partners Legal Counsellors

Thanathip & Partners is a boutique law firm renowned for its expertise in corporate finance, M&A, banking, and general commercial transactions. The firm is committed to achieving excellence, which has enabled it to advise on many high-profile and groundbreaking transactions.

The firm’s highly specialised team of lawyers is recognised for its exceptional standard of services and meticulous attention to detail. Its wealth of experience and understanding of legal issues, combined with a commitment to finding practical commercial solutions for client needs, ensures consistent delivery of successful outcomes and the building of lasting relationships based on trust.

Thanathip & Partners is recognised by global legal publications as one of the leading law firms in Thailand, including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Asialaw. Additionally, its partners have been recognised as ‘Leading Individuals,’ ‘Highly Regarded,’ and listed in the ‘Top 100 A-List Lawyers’ by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Asia Business Law Journal, respectively.

Due to its unique position in the legal market, Thanathip & Partners is often involved in industry-leading transactions. The firm is committed to leveraging its unparalleled expertise to help clients achieve their goals and drive success.

• Corporate M&A
• Capital Markets & Securities
• Banking & Finance
• Project Financing
• Private Equity
• Startup
• Permits & Licensing

M&A

The firm provides comprehensive advice on private and public takeovers, as well as complex domestic and cross-border transactions. As a result, they maintain regular communication with regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Office of the Trade and Competition Commission (OTCC), and various other governmental authorities. Their extensive involvement in numerous deals, collaborating with key players across diverse industries, has provided them with a unique wealth of experience, allowing them to support clients and create tailored solutions that meet commercial needs.

In addition to serving global corporations, leading Thai companies, private equity firms, and top-tier investment banks, the firm is deeply committed to supporting entrepreneurial ventures. They actively engage with startups across diverse sectors, including finance, securities, healthcare, retail, and consumer industries. From inception to strategic exit, they offer comprehensive advice at every stage of a startup’s journey, valuing lasting relationships and contributing to their success.

Capital Markets

The firm advises on all types of fundraising, including equity, debt, quasi-equity (such as convertible bonds and warrants), REITs, and other general disclosures, and has been involved in several high-profile IPO transactions, both domestic and international.

Their experience in IPOs, company listings, and other fundraising activities across diverse industries—including finance and non-bank leasing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, retail, and power and energy—enables the team to have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the various key regulatory frameworks.

Financing M&A and Banking Regulations

The firm provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory guidance tailored to clients operating at the highest level in their respective industries. Their expertise extends to international and domestic lenders, non-bank financial institutions, fintech companies, investment banks, and private equity funds.

With a wealth of experience in cross-border transactions, complex financings, and managing legal and regulatory compliance, they are able to assist clients with integrated advice on a broad spectrum of innovative and traditional financing products. Their commitment to excellence ensures the delivery of first-class services and pragmatic commercial solutions that drive success in today’s dynamic market environment.

Fintech and Payment

As IT and technology have become pivotal in the banking and financial services industry, the firm is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive regulatory guidance to both startup companies and leading global players. The team regularly collaborates with leading international law firms on a range of digital and payment-related matters, including e-payment, e-wallet, e-marketplace, payment gateways, P2P payment networks, lending arrangements, cryptocurrencies, and digital asset trading platforms.

Restructuring and Insolvency

With insights from creditors’, debtors’, and investors’ perspectives, the firm is well-placed to assist clients in every aspect of the restructuring process. Whether involving in-court or out-of-court restructuring and workouts, they focus on preserving value, finding creative solutions, and providing practical guidance through the legal challenges of the rescue process. They work to protect both creditors and debtors while ensuring new investors are fully protected with proper documentation and processes before new capital is injected into a distressed company.