Mahanakorn Partners Group Co

Chairman and Managing Partner of Mahnakorn Partners Group (MPG)

Chairman & Managing Partner, Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG)

Luca Bernardinetti is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG), where he leads the firm’s Banking & Finance division, providing strategic legal counsel in trade finance, corporate finance, project finance, and cross-border legal matters. With over two decades of experience, he has advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities on mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, capital projects, infrastructure development, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) across Thailand and the ASEAN region.

Professional Background & Career Milestones

Mr. Bernardinetti trained in international law and finance and qualified as a legal practitioner in 2002. After gaining extensive experience in corporate law and financial structuring, he became a partner at MPG in 2008 and later ascended to the role of Chairman and Managing Partner, expanding the firm’s regional influence in ASEAN.

Throughout his career, he has held key advisory positions for multinational corporations, family offices, and investment funds, offering expertise in regulatory compliance, tax structuring, and cross-border transactions. His work has cemented MPG’s reputation as a leading full-service law firm, trusted by high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and government agencies.

In recognition of his exceptional legal expertise and dedication to international business relations, Mr. Bernardinetti has been appointed as a Trusted Lawyer of the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. This prestigious role highlights his deep understanding of cross-border legal frameworks, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance, enabling him to provide strategic counsel to Swedish businesses and individuals operating in Thailand. His appointment reinforces MPG’s commitment to delivering world-class legal services to the diplomatic and international business communities.

Additionally, Mr. Bernardinetti serves as the Official Legal Counsel to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Thailand, a testament to his expertise in international law, trade regulations, and investment advisory. This appointment positions him as a key legal advisor to UAE government representatives and businesses, facilitating bilateral trade, foreign investment, and regulatory compliance between the UAE and Thailand. His extensive experience in financial structuring, capital markets, and cross-border transactions further solidifies MPG’s reputation as a leading international professional services firm.

Thought Leadership & Academic Contributions

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Bernardinetti is a respected thought leader and speaker, frequently delivering lectures at Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and other leading ASEAN institutions. His expertise has also been sought in international policy discussions, including forums hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).

His thought leadership extends to global media, where he has been featured as an expert commentator on BBC World Business Report, CNN, and The New York Times, offering insights on international business, economics, and finance.

Current Directorships & Professional Engagements Chairman & Managing Partner, Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) Advisor on Corporate & Finance Law, for multinational companies and financial institutions Speaker & Lecturer, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, UN ESCAP Media Contributor, BBC World Business Report, CNN, The New York Times

Mr. Bernardinetti’s comprehensive expertise in international law, finance, and regulatory compliance continues to shape MPG’s commitment to excellence and reinforces the firm’s position as a leader in the ASEAN legal and financial landscape.

English, Italian, German, French, Swedish, Russian, Thai

Beyond his leadership at MPG, Mr. Bernardinetti actively contributes to international business relations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Business Economics Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham).

Additionally, he is a Member of the Thailand International Chamber of Commerce’s Commission on Banking Technique & Practices and plays an active role in the ICC Banking Commission, contributing to global discussions on trade finance, banking regulations, and financial instruments.

In recognition of his exceptional legal expertise and dedication to international business relations, Mr. Bernardinetti has been appointed as a Trusted Lawyer of the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. This prestigious role highlights his deep understanding of cross-border legal frameworks, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance, enabling him to provide strategic counsel to Swedish businesses and individuals operating in Thailand. His appointment reinforces MPG’s commitment to delivering world-class legal services to the diplomatic and international business communities.

Additionally, Mr. Bernardinetti serves as the Official Legal Counsel to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Thailand, a testament to his expertise in international law, trade regulations, and investment advisory. This appointment positions him as a key legal advisor to UAE government representatives and businesses, facilitating bilateral trade, foreign investment, and regulatory compliance between the UAE and Thailand. His extensive experience in financial structuring, capital markets, and cross-border transactions further solidifies MPG’s reputation as a leading international professional services firm.

Mr. Bernardinetti has also previously served as President of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC), where he worked to strengthen economic cooperation between Thailand and European businesses.

Mr. Bernardinetti holds a Law Degree from Università La Sapienza in Rome (1999), where he specialized in international and corporate law. To further enhance his expertise in business strategy and financial management, he earned an MBA from Robert Kennedy College in Switzerland. His multidisciplinary education provides him with a comprehensive understanding of legal, financial, and business dynamics, which he applies in advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.