Capital Markets | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman has an excellent reputation as a leading law firm in Bangkok. It is well recognised for its local and global capital markets practice, with clients benefiting from solid English and Thai legal advice capabilities. The team frequently assists leading financial institutions with cross-border deals, proficiently handling IPOs, bond issuances and securitisation transactions. It is active on matters in a range of sectors, including insurance, power, retail and real estate. The firm often handles deals in partnership with its global offices, especially Singapore, with clients including HSBC, Bualuang Securities and Gulf Energy. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie's renowned capital markets legal team in Thailand is in an excellent position to advise on both debt and equity matters, including bonds, debentures and IPOs. The team offers specialised expertise in derivatives transactions, as well as the establishment of infrastructure funds. It regularly assists leading Thai banks, as well as corporate clients in energy, real estate and finance. The team is well placed to advise on SEC regulations linked to public M&A transactions. The firm counts leading names such as Nomura Holdings, SCG Chemicals and Srisawad among its clientele.

Linklaters' acclaimed capital markets practice in Bangkok frequently advises clients on complex Thai and international structures on both the debt and equity sides. Its lawyers possess extensive experience of IPOs, exchangeable and convertible bond issuances and infrastructure funds, as well as transactional regulatory issues. The team acts for both issuers and financial institutions, holding experience on deals in the energy, manufacturing, retail and finance spaces. It frequently collaborates with its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on Regulation S and Rule 144A transactions. The firm also advises Thai and regional clients on transactions in neighbouring countries. Charoen Pokphand Foods, Credit Suisse and True are examples of the team's major clients.

The Capital Law Office is a well-respected local law firm with an active practice on Thai offerings. The team is especially busy on the issuer side in IPOs and rights offerings, assisting clients in the manufacturing, retail and energy sectors. It also advises clients on bond offerings, including those under Regulation S, as well as debenture transactions. Samart Aviation, D.T.C. Enterprise and Asia Medical and Agricultural Laboratory and Research Center are among the team's clients.

Weerawong C&P's capital markets team in Bangkok regularly advises both local and international clients. The team acts extensively on the issuer side, including on high-value IPOs, secondary listings and bonds. The firm is also instructed by prominent financial institutions acting as underwriters. The department is regularly instructed by clients in the energy, TMT, manufacturing and real estate. The domestic firm is well respected by overseas law firms for its Thai law expertise. Clients advised include Siam Commercial Bank, KCG Corporation and Sri Trang Gloves.

Kudun and Partners maintains a busy ECM practice, especially advising Thai corporates on IPOs, private placements and rights issuances. The lawyers also assist clients with the establishment of infrastructure funds, as well as debt issuances. The team handles deals in a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy and healthcare. The team is also well placed to advise on the tax aspects of equity issuances. It acts for clients such as Thanulux, Bay Computing and Saha Pathana Inter-Holding.

Tilleke & Gibbins recently bolstered its capital markets practice in Bangkok with the arrival of a team of lawyers spearheaded by Yaowarote Klinboon. The team is well versed in ECM transactions, including IPOs and other share issuances in the manufacturing, healthcare and transportation sectors. The department also advises clients on Thailand's securities regulations. Clients include Beryl 8 Plus, Liberator Securities and Nation Group.