Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 1
Email address
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+66 2 263 7600Chambers Review
A&O Shearman's team in Bangkok has an outstanding corporate transactional practice with broad advisory capabilities, strengthened by its leading international network. The firm is active on high-value inbound and outbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and private equity and venture capital deals. The team advises leading Thai and international clients in sectors such as finance, TMT, energy and retail. The lawyers on the corporate team are well placed to advise clients on the antitrust elements of corporate transactions. Clients include Chevron Asia-Pacific Holdings, GIC Special Investments and Central Pattana. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Telenor Asia and Total Access Communication (dtac) on the amalgamation of the telecoms operations of dtac and True Corporation in Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm are highly aware of commercial realities and how they intersect with the local market."
"They have an ability to understand the deal circumstances and commercial points as well as being able to reflect them in deal documents."
"The firm are highly aware of commercial realities and how they intersect with the local market."
"They have an ability to understand the deal circumstances and commercial points as well as being able to reflect them in deal documents."
Notable Practitioners
Suparerk Auychai maintains his reputation as a top corporate lawyer in Bangkok. He is regularly instructed on Thailand's biggest M&A deals by international and local clients, including in the banking, TMT and energy sectors.
"Suparerk is probably one of the best lawyers in Thailand and attuned to the needs of international clients."
"He is willing to help all the time."