Corporate/M&A | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman's team in Bangkok has an outstanding corporate transactional practice with broad advisory capabilities, strengthened by its leading international network. The firm is active on high-value inbound and outbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and private equity and venture capital deals. The team advises leading Thai and international clients in sectors such as finance, TMT, energy and retail. The lawyers on the corporate team are well placed to advise clients on the antitrust elements of corporate transactions. Clients include Chevron Asia-Pacific Holdings, GIC Special Investments and Central Pattana. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie has a strong group of corporate lawyers in Thailand, handling the full range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate restructuring and tax issues. The team possesses particular expertise in the real estate, pharmaceutical, insurance, retail, technology and energy sectors. It possesses dedicated antitrust experts within its team to advise on merger control. The law firm represents a large number of global conglomerates in Thai investments. Key clients of the firm include Aapico Hitech, Khon Kaen Fishing Net Factory and SCG Logistics Management.

Linklaters' highly accomplished corporate law group advises on inbound and outbound deals for leading Thai and global clients. The team handles high-value M&A, joint ventures, private equity deals and company restructurings, acting in industries such as retail, energy, TMT and insurance. The corporate team also handles antitrust issues linked to corporate transactions. The firm leverages its international network to advise on regional transactions. Clients include True Corporation, Citibank and Allianz.

Weerawong C&P has a distinguished team of lawyers in Bangkok who are highly respected for handling complex M&A transactions and private equity investments in Thailand. The team regularly advises leading Thai and international clients on inbound and outbound investments, including competition or regulatory issues involving transactions. It regularly acts for companies in the power, insurance, media and retail sectors. The firm counts Plan B Media, Blackstone and Siam Commercial Bank among its clientele.

Chandler MHM is well regarded for providing high-quality legal services, with deep knowledge of the local corporate market in Thailand. It covers a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy, insurance and technology. The team handles a cross-section of M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. The firm frequently acts for prominent international companies investing in Thailand, as well as advising domestic clients. It maintains a reputation for assisting Japanese clients, strengthened by its association with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. Thai Oil, Neogen and Erawan Insurance are among the team's clientele.

DLA Piper is a global law firm advising both multinational and local companies on M&A and joint ventures in the Thai market. It regularly assists clients with deals in the technology, power and real estate sectors, including any related employment issues. The team is particularly active on cross-jurisdictional transactions, with significant interaction between its teams in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. The team is regularly entrusted with the Thai portion of global deals. Its key clients include the likes of RATCH, John Swire & Sons and Morgan Stanley.

Hunton Andrews Kurth has a notable corporate law practice in Thailand, advising domestic and international businesses and financial institutions on various cross-border and domestic deals. The team has key expertise concerning M&A transactions in the energy and technology sectors. The practice also assists clients with corporate restructuring, as well as SEC regulations linked to M&A. The practice is able to draw on international resources through the firm's network of global offices, especially in the USA. Clients advised include AQ Estate, EGCO and Banpu.

Kudun and Partners in Bangkok maintains its active and broad corporate legal practice, advising on M&A, joint venture and private equity transactions, as well as related tax matters. The team acts for international and Thai clients from a range of sectors including energy, real estate, healthcare, retail and TMT. Key clients of the practice include Apollo Global Management, Shiseido and S Global.

Siam Premier International has a respected corporate law practice in Bangkok, which is regularly sought out by international and domestic clients for investments and operations in Thailand. The team handles M&A deals including joint ventures and restructuring. Key sectors of focus for the corporate legal team include manufacturing, real estate and logistics. The team is regularly instructed to advise on the Thai aspects of global transactions, often working in conjunction with leading international law firms on M&A deals. Atlantic Mills (Thailand), Advance Manufacturers and Azelis are among the team's key clientele.

The Capital Law Office has a busy corporate law practice advising prominent Thai companies on key transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. The practice also advises global private equity clients on inbound investments. It is active for clients from industries including energy, manufacturing and finance. The team can draw on tax expertise to aid its corporate team. Clients advised by the firm include Scan International, Lakeshore Capital Partners and Thai Plaspac.

Tilleke & Gibbins' team of lawyers in Bangkok especially advises international clients on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring, including due diligence, tax advice and the setting up of businesses in Thailand. The team has strong expertise in a range of sectors including insurance, manufacturing, technology and energy. It often advises on the Thai aspects of global transactions, and also handles matters across the ASEAN region, supported by its offices in neighbouring countries. Clients include Amarenco Asia Pacific, Beryl 8 and Nuovo Plus.

DFDL's team in Bangkok is well placed to advise clients on a range of corporate legal matters in Thailand, including market entry, FDI and business expansion, as well as M&A and venture capital transactions. The team's sectors of expertise include energy, real estate and technology. Clients include Adrad Holdings and Pan Orient Energy.

R&T Asia (Thailand) hosts a busy corporate legal practice in Thailand. The team is strong at taking on transactional mandates, often advising on due diligence, corporate restructuring and M&A. The deals cover a wide range of sectors, including transportation, power and technology. The firm draws on its regional presence and acts for domestic and multinational corporations alike.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi is well positioned to advise both domestic and regional clients on corporate law matters in the Thai market. The team regularly assists companies with acquisitions and investments, private equity deals and foreign business licensing. It handles work across various sectors, such as manufacturing, aviation and automotive. Nippon Steel, Meta Corporation and Aurelius Group are key clients of the firm. The firm is well placed to assist Japanese clients via its association with Nishimura & Asahi.

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.

IAS Advisory in Bangkok handles corporate legal matters across a range of sectors, such as energy, technology and consumer goods. The team often advises on M&A, joint ventures, distribution agreements and corporate restructuring. Key clients include DTC International and Rich Sport, while the team also acts for high net worth individuals and startups.

JTJB International Lawyers in Bangkok is well placed to advise clients on a variety of corporate legal matters in Thailand. Its expertise includes M&A and corporate restructuring, while it is also particularly active for startups. The firm has expertise in deals in sectors such as TMT, logistics and hospitality. Some of its notable clients are Primo World, Leo Global Logistics and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions.