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Asia-Pacific Thailand Projects & Energy

Focuses on the development and financing of large projects that arise in the capital intensive infrastructure and energy markets. Clients in this sector include sponsors, lenders, project originators and multilateral agencies and development banks. In the energy sector, we include advice on the development of refineries, pipelines, LNG and petrochemical terminals, power plants and wind power, waste-to-energy and hydro-wave technology. Infrastructure matters such as toll road and bridge financing; rail and light rail systems; water desalination plants as well as state sponsored programmes (PPP/PFI) such as hospitals, schools, housing and prisons. In jurisdictions that do not have a separate Project Finance section, the financing of such projects is also included in the Projects section.

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Band 1
  1. Chandler MHM Limited
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    Chandler MHM Limited
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Chandler MHM boasts a long-established team advising Thai and international clients, including market-leading lenders, sponsors and project companies, on oil and gas, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Areas of focus for the team in the renewables sector include solar, biomass and hydropower. As well as advising on Thailand-based projects, the team handles matters in Vietnam and Laos. The department is able to provide regional expertise through the firm's association with the Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. The team has US and Thai-qualified lawyers. B.Grimm Power, Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank are examples of clients represented.
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  2. Linklaters (Thailand) Ltd
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    Linklaters (Thailand) Ltd
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Linklaters is a magic circle firm with vast experience in handling all stages of projects, including financing, acquisition and development. The team assists both sponsors and lenders with major inbound and outbound projects, representing leading Thai and international clients. The lawyers are renowned for their handling of transportation PPP projects, as well as renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. The team is especially active on projects in Vietnam. The firm also works closely with its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on a number of its projects. Asia Era One, Bangkok Bank and Green Yellow Solar 1 are among the clients advised by Linklaters.
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  3. Allen & Overy
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 1
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  4. Baker McKenzie
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Huntons Andrews Kurth offers significant experience representing financial institutions, private companies and public organisations in power project developments and financings, as well as M&A and joint ventures. The team acts on solar and wind energy projects, as well as coal. Its team includes lawyers qualified in the USA and Thailand. Lawyers at the firm are instructed on projects both in Thailand and across the region, including in Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. EGCO and Asian Development Bank are clients.
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  2. Weerawong C&P
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    Weerawong C&P
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Weerawong C&P is a full-service law firm with considerable expertise in PPP projects. The team is regularly instructed on prominent rail, road, airport and port infrastructure developments in Thailand, particularly on behalf of government entities. It also advises leading Thai companies on transactions in the oil and gas, power and renewable energy spaces, leveraging the firm's impressive corporate department. Furthermore, it draws on its strong dispute resolution offering to advise on disputes arising in this sector. Bangkok Mass Transit System, Italian Thai Development and the Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor are clients of Weerawong C&P.
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Band 3
  1. DFDL
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    DFDL
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    DFDL is a regional law firm with experience in major renewable energy projects, including hydro, solar and wind power. The firm holds additional expertise in oil and gas, as well as rail infrastructure developments. The projects team regularly advises on EPC, O&M and concession agreements, as well as acquisitions. It advises a full range of international and domestic sponsors, lenders and project developers. The firm is especially notable for its substantial regional practice, leveraging its extensive network to advise on projects in countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. DFDL counts the likes of Sinohydro, Impact Energy Asia Development and Lao-China Power Investment among its clientele.
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  2. Tilleke & Gibbins
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    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Tilleke & Gibbins has a well-regarded projects and energy practice acting for energy and infrastructure companies in M&A, development and financing. The firm is well placed to advise on project documents, including EPC, concession and power supply agreements. The team handles cross-border transactions relating to airport, waste-to-energy, oil and gas, solar and port development projects. Some of the key clients of the firm are PTT Tank Terminal, Sahacogen and IRPC.
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  3. Norton Rose Fulbright
    Projects & Energy
    2023 | Band 3
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