Kudun & Partners
Client SatisfactionKudun & Partners is sought after by real estate clients seeking aid with development, financing and investment matters, in addition to advising on real estate projects within the tourism sector, assisting with due diligence and Hotel Management Agreements. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda, who handles domestic and cross-border M&A, leads the team alongside Troy Schooneman, who has knowledge of property development matters, as well as Peerasanti Somritutai and Ekachai Chotpitayasunon who both handle the financing aspects of real estate projects.
Testimonials
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‘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. For foreign investors looking to undertake financial transactions in Thailand, Kudun are exceptional.’
‘Peerasanti Somritutai has exceptional English skills combined with knowledge of Thai and international law. He is capable of dealing with the legal departments of New York financial institutions. He is always readily available. Service levels are great and always on time.’
Key clients
- CAS Capital (Thailand) Limited (CAS)
- Davis Group
- Damri Residence Company Limited
- Areeya Properties PLC.
- Altitude Development Company Limited
- ALLY KEX PRIVATE EQUITY TRUST
- Fulcrum Ventures Company Limited
- Compass Hospitality Company Limited
- TC Autohub (Thailand) Company Limited
- TMDC Construction Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Damri Residence Co., Ltd., a project company sponsored by Areeya Property PCL, on two critical transactions for the development of the luxurious Soontareeya Residence in Bangkok’s prime Ratchaprasong area including a multiple assets-backed financing arrangement transaction and legal discussions, negotiations, and documentations with multiple globally renowned hotel and residence management groups to manage the service residence.
- Represented one of the largest private equity firms in the United States with the divestiture of 100% of their equity and debt investments in the single-asset special purpose vehicle that owns a newly renovated 36-story office and retail building located in Bangkok.
- Representing Davis Group on its development and expansion through a joint venture arrangement with JV partners including negotiation of a hotel management-related arrangement with one of the largest global hotel operators for the operation and management of the project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kudun Sukhumananda, Troy Schooneman, Ekachai Chotpitayasunon, Peerasanti Somritutai