Banking and finance

Baker McKenzie LLP

Noted for its 'outstanding work and dedication', Baker McKenzie LLP handles debt and equity financing for both borrowers and lenders. Thinawat Bukhamana, Sawanee Sethsathira and Komkrit Kietduriyakul are the triad at the head of the practice. Bukhamana specialises in project and corporate financing, derivatives and financial products. Sethsathira has extensive experience in project development, financing and acquisitions in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. Kietduriyakul excels in fintech and digital asset matters. Key members of the practice include real estate focused Chaveewan Likhitwattanachai, who advises on financing, REITs and asset management; Benja Supannakul, who specialises in securities law issues, notably regulatory issues; and Somika Phagapasvivat, who is a key contact for fintech and digital transformation work. Kullarat Phongsathaporn and Kanokpan Poovaratanakul are both also names to note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team delivers outstanding work and dedication. They have consistently provided invaluable support to the several companies I've worked for. Their efficiency, problem-solving skills, and ability to deliver practical solutions have been instrumental in navigating complex legal matters. Their prompt communication and responsiveness have ensured timely resolutions, making them a true asset.’
‘I'm incredibly grateful for the incredible work and unwavering commitment of a few key individuals at Baker McKenzie Thailand. Their support across the various companies I've been with has been nothing short of exceptional. They not only excel in efficiency, problem-solving, and delivering practical solutions, but their personable nature makes complex legalities much easier to understand. Their positive and can-do attitude inspires confidence, turning seemingly impossible situations into achievable goals. Their responsiveness and timely completion of tasks further solidify their value as a trusted legal partner.'
‘The Baker Thai team is responsive, knowledgeable and gives practical advice.’
‘Benja is fantastic. She is calm, collected and very knowledgeable. ’
‘The team is very reliable and prompt with deep knowledge of relevant Thai laws. ’
‘Kullarat Phongsathaporn and Suthawadee Riumkidgarn have particularly strong technical expertise.’

Key clients

Siam Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries
Krungthai Bank
KASIKORNBANK and its subsidiaries
Bangkok Bank
Bank of Ayudhya
Kiatnakin Bank
TMB Thanachart Bank
EXIM Thai
ANZ Bank (Thai)
Morgan Stanley
OCBC
UOB Thai
Goldman Sachs
DBS Bank
Bank of Julius Baer
Blackrock
LGT Bank
Maybank
Muang Thai Life
CP Group
True Corporation
Siam Cement Group
Boon Rawd Brewery / Singha Corporation and their subsidiaries
Ananda Development
PTT Group
RATCH Group
Thaioil
IRPC
Super Energy Corporation
Gulf Energy Development

Work highlights

Assisted PTT Global Chemical Public Company Ltd in relation to its sustainability-linked loan entered into with The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Ltd.
Assisted The Thai Credit Retail Bank Public Company Ltd (TCRB) with respect to (i) its social loan facility from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and (ii) a USD/THB cross-currency swap to be linked with the loan facility.
Represented KASIKORNBANK Public Company Ltd (as lender) with the financing to Phuket Square Company Ltd.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.