Baker McKenzie LLP's key undertakings in the transport domain extends from road and rail-related PPP infrastructure projects to aviation and automotive matters. The team is regularly entrusted by a diverse array of clients, including global manufacturers and international suppliers, with aviation specialists on hand to cover regulatory compliance issues and licensing mandates. The practice is led by Suriyong Tungsuwan, who has experience in the automotive industry, and Sawanee Sethsathira, who advises on project development and finance of power, in addition to petrochemical and infrastructure projects in Thailand. Viroj Piyawattanametha's capabilities include assisting clients with PPP-related matters, while Permsak Krairiksh's aircraft leasing and financing expertise further strengthens the practice. Chavapol Akkaravoranun is another key name to note in the practice.
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Key clients
- Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited
- PTT Public Company Limited
- Energy Absolute Public Company Limited
- Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Co., Ltd.
- Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited
Work highlights
- Advised PTT Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries in relation to a joint venture project between PTT and an affiliated company of Foxconn Group, aiming to develop and establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub of the ASEAN region in Thailand, from the negotiation phase to successful establishment of the joint venture company.
- Represented E Smart Transport Company Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (Energy Absolute), in relation to a THB 600m syndicated loan arrangement for the financing of an electric ferry fleet for the mass rapid transport system in Bangkok.
- Acted as owner's legal counsel and assisted the consortium of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited, Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited and RATCH Group Public Company Limited in successfully obtaining credit facilities worth THB 5.3bn for M6 project and up to THB 4.2bn for M81 project.
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Chavapol Akkaravoranun
Baker McKenzie LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Suriyong Tungsuwan, Sawanee Sethsathira