Representing creditors, corporate debtors, distressed debt purchasers, financial institutions and plan administrators, Kudun & Partners advises on financial restructuring mandates, insolvency proceedings, litigation and distressed M&A. 'Strategic, helpful and responsive' Somboon Sangrungjang co-leads the practice, with demonstrable capability in the dispute resolution and litigation sphere, while team co-head Pariyapol Kamolsilp is noted for his expertise in the steel, mining and telecoms industries. Saravut Krailadsiri, who helms the corporate restructuring practice, is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Good team, proactive and go beyond to help us achieve our goals. Very responsive.'
  • 'Somboon Sangrungjang is strategic, helpful and responsive to our needs. What sets him apart is that he takes time to learn and understand our business acumen. His advice is always on point and beneficial to us in the long run.'

Key clients

  • Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd.
  • Shenzhen Cargo International Co., Ltd.
  • Shenzhen CTI Pest Management Co., Ltd.
  • Freelly (Shenzhen) Aviation Service Co., Ltd.
  • Zipmex Thailand Limited
  • Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
  • Provincial Electricity Authority's Employees Saving and credit Cooperative Limited
  • Chulalongkorn University Savings Cooperative Limited
  • PTT Saving and Credit Cooperative Limited
  • The Thai Red Cross Society Saving and Credit Co., Ltd.
  • Thanulux Public Company Limited
  • Altitude Development Co., Ltd.
  • King Marine Foods Company Limited
  • Wow Factor Public Company Limited
  • Vero Public Relations Co., Ltd.
  • Motor Image (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited
  • Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited
  • Mongkolkulwittaya School Foundation

Work highlights

  • Advising Thai AirAsia X (TAAX), the long-haul low-cost carrier under the AirAsia Group, which was granted by the court to enter into the rehabilitation process. Kudun and Partners represented four Chinese creditors to file four sets of debt claim applications to the official receiver, the total debt amount claimed is around THB 27m.
  • Appointed as the legal counsel of the creditors’ committee; representing every creditor in THAI business rehabilitation proceeding with initial estimated total debts of THB 352.49bn (approximately $11.34bn).
  • Representing Zipmex Group, including Zipmex Thailand Limited and Zipmex Asia Ltd in (i) cross-border restructuring process in Singapore court (ii) dealing with Thai creditors in relation to such restructuring, (iii) dealing with accusations from the Thai SEC and other Thai authorities in respect of restructuring and digital assets regulations compliance and (iv) disposal of its shares to a potential investor who aims to acquire majority of Zipmex Thailand's shares through a merger and acquisition process.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Somboon Sangrungjang, Pariyapol Kamolsilp, Saravut Krailadsiri

Other key lawyers

Niruch Winiyakul, Kongwat Akaramanee