Praised for its 'unwavering commitment to excellence and in-depth understanding of Thailand's corporate landscape', Kudun & Partners is well-versed in handling an expansive range of corporate and M&A work, such as share and asset sales, spin-offs, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. The team is also noted for its expertise across the industrial, real estate and e-commerce sectors, among others. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda's expertise covers the acquisition and disposal of equity interest in publicly listed companies, and jointly leads the practice alongside Ekachai Chotpitayasunon.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In a recent transaction that was both complex and urgent, the team members were always approachable and willing to respond to requests for support.’

  • ‘Kudun is a local Thai practice that performs to the highest international institutional standard. A law firm is in our view only as good as the team in place.'

  • 'Kudun are exceptional.’

  • ‘The team always gives good cooperating time and understands the situation and factors that changed.’

  • ‘K&P is a uniquely placed firm in Thailand with local knowledge and international expertise. Overall the team is knowledgeable and technical, and having a leaner size, the firm is very efficient.’

  • ‘What sets Kudun & Partners apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence and in-depth understanding of Thailand's corporate landscape and regionally.'

  • 'Their team comprises brilliant legal minds who bring a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge of the intricacies of corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. This enables them to provide tailored and innovative solutions for every business challenge.'

  • ‘The exceptional talent within their ranks makes Kudun & Partners truly different. Each individual I have had the pleasure of working with displays remarkable professionalism, competence, and integrity.'

Key clients

  • Thanulux Public Co., Ltd. (“TNL”)
  • E transport Holding Company Limited, a subsidiary company of Energy Absolute Public Company Limited
  • Bay Computing Co., Ltd. (“Baycoms”)
  • S Global Limited
  • Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited
  • Platt Finserve Company Limited (PFS)
  • Shiseido (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • NBD Healthcare Company Limited
  • Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited (Saha Group)
  • Radiant Power Co., Ltd. and Jetion Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • Altitude Development Co., Ltd.,
  • Nova Empire Public Company Limited
  • King Gen Public Company Limited
  • Wow Factor Public Company Limited (“W”)
  • Nature Best Food Co., Ltd.
  • King Marine Foods Company Limited
  • Taokaenoi Food & Marketing Public Company Limited ("TKN")
  • Primestreet Capital, Beacon Venture Capital, Krungsri Finnovate, and KASIKORN X

Work highlights

  • Represented Thanulux Public Co., Ltd. as lead counsel on a restructuring and expansion of its investment involving five reputable listed companies, which are Saha Pathana Inter-Holding, BTS Group Holdings, Noble Development, and Rabbit Holdings (formerly known as U City).
  • Represented Thai investors of Shiseido (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Shiseido Thailand) and Shiseido Thailand on Shiseido Thailand's spin-offs of its Laura Mercier products to an Asia-Pacific operating arm of Orveon Global US LLC. and of its personal care products to Japanese-sponsored Fine Today (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • Represented Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (“EA”) in connection with the disposition of 100% investment in E Transport Holding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of EA, consisting of nine subsidiaries and an associate company, via a highly complicated process of Entire Business Transfer (EBT) to Thai Smile Bus Co., Ltd.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kudun Sukhumananda, Ekachai Chotpitayasunon

Other key lawyers

Kom Vachiravarakarn, Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul