Southeast Asia - Thailand

Kudun & Partners

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Kudun & Partners’s ‘innovative’ multi-disciplinary team is well-equipped to manage infrastructure, real estate, energy, power plants and other large-scale development projects, as well as handling a range of energy and infrastructure-related transactions, including joint ventures, M&A and regulatory compliance matters. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda jointly leads the practice, bolstering the team with his proficiency in corporate and M&A-related mandates, while co-lead Chai Lertvittayachaisul contributes his renewable energy sector prowess in the solar, biomass and wind energy arenas to the practice. Kom Vachiravarakarn is active in manufacturing, real estate and construction materials industries, among others. Troy Schooneman and Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Throughout our collaboration, Kudun & Partners displayed a level of knowledge and expertise that surpassed our expectations. Their in-depth understanding of the projects & energy industry and its intricacies was truly impressive, enabling them to provide invaluable insights and guidance for our business.

  • 'Their approach to problem-solving was refreshingly innovative, consistently presenting us with creative solutions that demonstrated their commitment to finding the best possible outcomes for our organisation. They proved themselves to be more than just legal advisors; they were true partners in our success.'
  • ‘The team's responsiveness and professionalism were second to none. Whenever we had questions or concerns, they were always prompt in addressing them, providing clarity and reassurance every step of the way.

  • 'Their attention to detail and meticulous preparation for legal proceedings left us feeling confident and well-prepared during negotiations. Their ability to navigate complex legal matters with such finesse is a testament to their expertise and dedication to their clients' need.’

Key clients

  • S Global Limited
  • Sermsang Power Corporation
  • Scan Inter PCL.
  • B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited
  • E transport Holding Company Limited
  • Jiangxi Water and Hydropower Construction (Thailand) Co., Ltd.,
  • BG Container Glass Public Company Limited (BGC) and Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited
  • PTT PLC.

Work highlights

  • Represented S Global Limited, a subsidiary of Sermsang Power Corporation PLC. — a leading renewable energy producer and distributor in Asia and one of the largest wind power generators in Thailand — on its acquisition of 25% shares in Win Chai Company Limited, owner and operator of Romklao Wind Farm, an active wind power plant project consisting of 13 turbines located in North Eastern province of Thailand, Mukdahan with a contracted capacity of 45 MW for a total value of more than THB 1bn.
  • Represented the client to acquire 100% of shares in SIPCO Public Company Limited, an operating company operating a power cogeneration plant in Rayong with approximately 99MW.
  • Represented the client to acquire 100% shares in Guang Hang Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd., a project company developing a wind power plant with installed capacity of 240 MW located in public sea near Moogo-ri, Moonnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea, from Dream Engineering Co., Ltd. with the purchase price of approximately $50m.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kudun Sukhumananda, Chai Lertvittayachaikul

Other key lawyers

Kom Vachiravarakarn, Troy Schooneman, Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul