Counting both sponsors and lenders among its key roster of clients, Chandler MHM Limited's strengths include renewable power projects across Southeast Asia, alongside infrastructure projects. The team has recently assisted clients with the due diligence and financing of a mixed-use property project, as well as acting as lead counsel to syndicated lenders regarding the financing of a large-scale solar project. Co-managing partner Jessada Sawatdipong jointly leads the practice with his vast experience in project finance matters, while co-lead Joseph Tisuthiwongse is particularly well-versed in renewable energy matters, also possessing considerable banking and project experience in both the US and the UK. Key contact David Beckstead's expertise includes greenfield infrastructure projects and cross-border joint ventures. Supattra Sathapornnanon fields a strong practice in the project finance arena, while Pranee Klinratana routinely represents syndicated lenders in project financing and the refinancing of major energy, property, and industrial estate projects. Associate Tip-apa Limvichai is another key contact in the group.
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Key clients
- Kanden Realty & Development Company Limited
- Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand
- Park Origin 12 Company Limited
- Trafigura Pte Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Trafigura Pte Ltd. which is a buyer under the prepayment agreement entered into with Valeura Energy Asia Pte. Ltd. as seller.
- Acted as lead counsel to syndicated lenders in relation to the financing to Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd. for the construction, development and operation of solar project with an installed capacity of 30 MW located in Cambodia.
- Represented KBank, SCB and TISCO Bank as Lenders in relation to due diligence and financing for development of a mixed-use property project including office space, branded residences, retails, condominium and service apartments in the upmarket Thonglor district of Bangkok.
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Jessada Sawatdipong, Joseph Tisuthiwongse