Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s broad offering encompasses a diverse range of sectors, from renewable energy and health to media and technology, alongside being increasingly active in handling transactions involving digital platforms, fintech and cannabis cultivation and sale. Stephen John Bennett steers the practice, noted by clients for his expertise in M&A, capital markets, telecoms and fintech. Key contact Somruetai Noppornprom is regularly engaged by clients to assist with M&A, fintech, financial services, capital markets and regulatory advice. Associate Tanagorn Thimasarn is also recommended. Yaowarote Klinboon departed to join Tilleke & Gibbins in January 2023.
Key clients
- AQ Estate Public Company Limted
- Banpu Public Company Limited
Work highlights
- Acting as Counsel to EGCO as investor’s counsel in connection with co-investors through funds managed by ARES Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) to acquire, through a series of interim mergers, a substantial majority interest in Apex Clean Energy Holdings, LLC (Apex Clean Energy). EGCO’s co-investment resulted in the acquisition of 17.46% indirect interest in Apex Clean Energy.
- Acting as buyer's Thai counsel to ENEOS Corporation, as purchaser, in its 115bn yen acquisition of the global elastomers business of JSR Corporation.