Serving commercial banks and other financial institutions, Chandler Mori Hamada Limited concentrates on green lending and energy project financing but also regularly handles financing for acquisitions, real estate, aircraft and restructurings. Jessada Sawatdipong and V Joseph Tisuthiwongse jointly head up the team. Sawatdipong shines in financing for cross-border energy, natural resources, infrastructure and real estate projects. Tisuthiwongse focuses his practice on project and acquisition finance in the renewable energy sector. Pranee Klinratana is a key contact for syndicated lenders seeking assistance with financing for energy, property and industrial estate projects. Supattra Sathapornnanon advises on financing for traditional and renewable energy projects.
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‘Good relationships and collaboration play a key role in the success of this firm.’
‘From my view, Mrs Supattra Sathapornnanon is the outstanding partner in terms of relationship whom I worked with. She has extensive knowledge and experience in loan syndication for project finance and banking in Thailand. We can rely on her advice on the legal issues with respect to the terms and conditions of finance documents.’
‘The practice is very well established with partners who have worked in it for decades. Therefore, they know the Thai regulators and market very well. The team covers the full range of banking and finance work although is particularly well known for cross-border project financing. It’s a great team to work with given their experience, which is quite outstanding in the market. Our long-standing relationship also means that they really understand what we require from them.’
‘I work closely with Pranee Klinratana. She has extensive knowledge of a broad range of finance matters no matter how complex or sophisticated. Her approach is detailed and pragmatic which is a reflection of her deep understanding of the regulatory environment and our commercial objectives. Pranee stands out in the market as a truly distinguished lawyer.’
‘The team offers an impressive range of lawyers with a diverse mix of experience, we use them for more complex matters, especially if cross-border. They know our business, therefore offer advice which makes commercial sense to us. We appreciate their dedication, we feel valued, and their ability to come up with innovative and realistic solutions despite tight deadlines.’
‘Pranee Klinratana stands out in the market as leader, one of the best I have worked with. Hands-on, pragmatic and can be trusted to get deals done. Decades of Thai and international experience and understands what is important to us, strong client skills. Delivers at the highest standard. She is excellent in leading deal structuring and execution. Noted for project financing especially in the real estate sector.’
‘Quick response.’
Key clients
- Antnest Holdings (Thailand) Limited
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited,
- Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
- BNP Paribas
- Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM)
- Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited
- Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Limited
- Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited
- Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited
- N.C.C. Management and Development Co., Ltd.
- Omega Logistic Campus Co., Ltd.
- The Government Savings Bank
- The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
- TISCO Bank Public Company Limited
- TMBThanachart Bank Public Company Limited
Work highlights
- Represented a group of syndicated lenders in financing the 1,460MW Luang Prabang Hydro Power Project.
- Represented TISCO Bank Public Company Ltd, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Ltd, and KASIKORNBANK Public Company Ltd in relation to the refinancing of the construction and operation of the 660MW coal-fired power-generating plant.
- Advised Asian Development Bank, EXIM Thailand, and Japan International Cooperation Agency on a syndicated loan for Energy Absolute Public Company Ltd (EA) to purchase electric buses.
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V Joseph Tisuthiwongse
Chandler Mori Hamada LimitedPractice head
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Jessada Sawatdipong, V Joseph Tisuthiwongse