Chandler MHM Limited regularly advises financial institutions on regulatory matters, such as fintech, and has recently been involved in corporate financing, acquisition financing and commodities financing. Joint practice head Jessada Sawatdipong specialises in project finance and fellow practice head Joseph Tisuthiwongse has notable expertise in the renewable energy sector. Pranee Klinratana is well-versed in representing syndicated lenders for project financing and refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Supattra Sathapornnanon has particular expertise in regard to the financing of energy and natural resources transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are extremely capable in Thai project financing transactions but also very capable on aviation finance and general banking and financing transactions.’
‘Joseph Tisuthiwongse understands our expectations as to the quality and promptness of advice.’
‘Responsive with fast turnaround. A highly reliable, committed, experienced and skilled team. Unique mix of Thai and international counsel.'
'Knowledgeable and pragmatic. Consistently delivers quality work. Well-deserved reputation as a trusted leader in the market.'
‘Pranee Klinratana comes to mind as an outstanding banking and finance partner in the Thai market. She has a great deal of knowledge and experience on a broad range of matters, is technically very good and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Quick responses. Good problem-solving skills.’
‘Clear communication.’
Key clients
- Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
- Bangkok Reit Management Company Limited
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
- Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch
- Bank of China Limited, Tokyo Branch
- Green Power 2 Company Limited
- Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp
- Kanden Realty & Development Company Limited
- Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand
- Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited
- Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited
- Park Origin 12 Company Limited
- Soilcrete Technology Company Limited
- Trafigura Pte Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited in setting up a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), namely “BAREIT” and a REIT Manager to manage the REIT in Thailand we also acted as a transaction lawyer for both BAREIT and KASIKORNBANK PCL. on a financing transaction of the investment.
- Represented Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited ("MTC") as borrower in its financing transaction of JYP and USD loans with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch, Japan International Cooperation Agency and State Bank of India Tokyo Branch as lenders. This is the first cross-border borrowing transaction entered into by MTC.
- Represented a group of syndicated lenders and a lender in financing transactions of RATCH and RH International (wholly-owned subsidiary of RATCH) as borrower in relation to the US$500,000,000 (for BOC) and THB 16,500,000,000 (for KTB) club loan transactions granted by Bank of China and Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, respectively, for the purpose of financing RATCH’s working capital and/or investments in the power plant projects or infrastructure projects.
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Jessada Sawatdipong, Joseph Tisuthiwongse