Waranon Vanichprapa
Hall of fameDLA PiperLeveraged and acquisition finance, corporate lending, project finance, real estate finance, restructuring, special situations and general banking advice are all part of the skillset of DLA Piper. Waranon Vanichprapa is responsible for leading the practice and handles an array of banking transactions in the hospitality, logistics, telecoms, real estate, retail and energy sectors. Pattadon Tejapaibul is a key member of the practice and is active in cross-border lending, acquisition finance and project financing. Timothy Tan left the firm in August 2023.
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‘One thing that I like about DLA is the ability to understand our very specific requirements in agreement drafting and provide a set of options that we can put in the agreement. Those options are not just plain vanilla but rather test the extent to which the agreement can be drafted without going against the regulations, and the team was very well aware of the possible effects and being able to carefully explain these to us. We were able to make a well-informed decision based on the advice from the team. ’
‘Mainly I've worked with Mr Waranon Vanichprapa, Mr Pattadon Tejapaibul and Ms Sarita Prukaroon. Both Mr Pattadon and Ms Sarita have shown me commitment to meet the deadline, and to go beyond the scope of work to provide the best possible service.’
‘The team led by K Waranon supported us in the loan financing. They were knowledgeable and knew market practice. They pointed us to the issues that we may never think of before. They have good negotiation skills that did not create a tense environment but yet provided win-win for both parties.’
‘Waranon Vanichprapa – he has quite a character and is fun to work with. Academic-wise, he knew the client as well as the counterparty and provided a win-win solution to all. Pattadon Tejapaibul – detail oriented and knowledgeable and able to provide explanations to the client in layman terms that made us understand the context. Great lawyer.’
‘The team I have been working with are great and helpful. They are professional and at the same time advise what we should be aware of when we negotiate with our partner.’
‘I have been with K Waranon and K Dhanipa. Both of them are wonderful. In every meeting, they contributed and proposed what they have thought would be best for our position as an investor. Also, K Sarita is also helpful and efficient on due diligence and information related to our target.’
‘The team could give proper advice and suggestions regarding the details of the project structure.’
‘Accessible at all times, understand the nature of the business.’
Key clients
- CIMB Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Bangkok Branch)
- TISCO Bank Public Company Limited
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
- Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
- KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited
- Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Limited
- Esso Thailand Plc
- Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited
- Bank of China
- Gulf Energy Plc
- Deutsche Bank
- Rabobank N.V.
- Gulf Energy Public Company Limited
- Asian Development Bank
- Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank
Work highlights
- Representing Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd on its financing to acquire ExxonMobil in Thailand.
- Representing KASIKORNBANK Public Company Ltd, as lender, on the financing granted to the borrower for the acquisition of shares in a company.
- Representing the bank as lender in providing facilities for Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd.
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Waranon Vanichprapa