Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Asia-Pacific
Thailand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Chandler MHM Limited 17 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper (Thailand) Ltd 5 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- SRPP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai Baker McKenzie10 Years Ranked
- Waranon Vanichprapa DLA Piper (Thailand) Ltd16 Years Ranked
- Passawan NavanithikulSRPP
- Tassanai KiratisountornNorton Rose Fulbright
Band 3
- Anchalee Limviriyalers Allen & Overy14 Years Ranked
- Joseph Tisuthiwongse Chandler MHM Limited12 Years Ranked
- Kullapa Stavorn Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
- Sarah Wilson Allen & Overy9 Years Ranked
- Somika Phagapasvivat Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
- Supattra Sathapornnanon Chandler MHM Limited1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Chormas PremsirinirundNorton Rose Fulbright
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Allen & OveryBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAllen & Overy's highly regarded Bangkok office is regularly instructed on leading regional transactions, alongside standout local deals. The team is well versed in outbound project finance, especially in the CLMV region, while it also handles a mixture of acquisition, aviation and real estate finance. The firm regularly advises on bilateral, syndicated and revolving credit facilities, as well as refinancing transactions and sustainability-linked loan arrangements. The lawyers often act on behalf of leading Thai and international banks and funds.1 Baker McKenzieBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a large and accomplished banking practice with a wealth of financing experience, including advising on credit facilities, structured finance, refinancing and project finance. The team is well placed to assist both lenders and borrowers, particularly in relation to acquisition finance, real estate finance and banking regulatory issues. The practice also hosts a specialist fintech advisory group. It has a noted ability to leverage its global network to act on cross-border deals. The firm's deals cover a wide spectrum of industries, including aviation, energy and fintech, with clients such as KASIKORNBANK, Bangkok Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.1 Linklaters (Thailand) LtdBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLinklaters' sophisticated banking practice advises major domestic and international borrowers and lenders on corporate, structured and acquisition financings, as well as refinancings. The team offers noted project finance expertise, especially in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and is also prominently active on transactions in the real estate, retail and manufacturing spheres. The firm often handles regional and global transactions out of its Thai office, including those in Vietnam and further afield. Bangkok Bank, Siam Commercial Bank and True feature among the list of clients represented.
Band 2
2 Chandler MHM LimitedBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedChandler MHM's skilled team regularly works with leading domestic and international banks and project owners on a wide array of issues. The team handles project and infrastructure finance, as well as real estate and acquisition finance. Chandler MHM is particularly active on the financing of hydropower and solar energy projects in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The lawyers also handle the financing of domestic energy and infrastructure projects within Thailand. Its affiliation with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto places the team in a good position to advise Japanese clients. Clients include Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Park Origin 12 and Hankyu Hanshin Properties.2 DLA Piper (Thailand) LtdBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper's banking and finance practice in Thailand offers expertise in handling a wide range of matters from project finance and acquisition finance to loan restructuring and insolvency. The team is often involved in cross-border mandates and experienced in bilateral and syndicated loan financing. The law firm is a regular choice for lenders, borrowers and arrangers.
Band 3
3 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedHuntons Andrews Kurth has an established finance group especially serving key Thai banks and corporates on a range of transactions. The firm typically advises on loan facilities in sectors such as renewable energy and manufacturing, often handling both bilateral and syndicated loans. The lawyers additionally act on lending transactions involving private equity firms. Clients advised by the firm include DEG, Impact Energy Asia Development and TMBThanachart Bank.3 Siam Premier International Law Office LimitedBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSiam Premier International is a large, full-service law firm in Thailand with a dedicated team handling banking and finance work, including transactions and regulatory matters. It acts for notable local and international banks, as well as borrowers, on a range of matters, including in the energy, infrastructure, healthcare and real estate sectors.3 Weerawong C&PBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedWeerawong C&P is a full-service firm able to provide assistance to clients with acquisition and infrastructure finance, especially acting for borrowers. The team also often represents international banks on financing transactions in Thailand, as well as companies from sectors such as infrastructure, energy and retail. Clients of the law firm include Bangkok Bank, Italian-Thai Development and Rabobank.