About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
With locations in financial centers and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie's Global Corporate/M&A practice advises on complex domestic and multinational transactions across borders. Our locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep sector expertise and pragmatic and commercial approach to offer a seamless, end-to-end experience and deliver maximum value with less business risk. We guide our clients through the whole deal cycle, from deal shaping, negotiation to closing, including post-transaction reorganization and integration. We work across time zones, cultures and languages to ensure timely completion and desired synergies.
With over 130 M&A lawyers, Baker McKenzie Thailand's Corporate/M&A practice delivers integrated solutions across practice groups. We guide clients through every phase of the transaction cycle, from corporate setup, to forming joint ventures and partnership agreements, to merging with or acquiring private or public companies, and to divesting non-core and other assets. By maintaining strong relationships with regulators, we keep our clients ahead of market developments and regulatory updates.
Our unique, industry-tailored approach to acquisition execution allows us to help our clients focus on the key assets of the target, evaluate the strength of the brand portfolio, and ensure that they have meaningful protection in the deal documentation and receive more value than just transactional advice.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a strong group of corporate lawyers in Thailand, handling the full range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate restructuring and tax issues. The team possesses particular expertise in the real estate, pharmaceutical, insurance, retail, technology and energy sectors. It possesses dedicated antitrust experts within its team to advise on merger control. The law firm represents a large number of global conglomerates in Thai investments. Key clients of the firm include Aapico Hitech, Khon Kaen Fishing Net Factory and SCG Logistics Management.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie assisted AGC with corporate restructuring involving three of its subsidiaries, which led to the creation of a chlor-alkali chemical business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie has the expertise, experience and knowledge to handle complex cases. In addition, the firm always provides us with practical solutions and proactive advice."
"The firm has deep understanding and does excellent work."
"Baker McKenzie has the expertise, experience and knowledge to handle complex cases. In addition, the firm always provides us with practical solutions and proactive advice."
"The firm has deep understanding and does excellent work."
Notable Practitioners
Sorachon Boonsong attracts impressive market recognition for his expertise across different types of M&A, such as real estate and insurance sector transactions. He has significant experience representing leading Thai corporates in key M&A investments.
Peerapan Tungsuwan leads the firm's pharmaceutical sector M&A practice. She often assists international investors into Thailand, as well as domestic corporates investing at home or abroad.
Sivapong Viriyabusaya has an active M&A practice, especially in the insurance sector. He also has expertise in transactions in the energy sector.
Sumet Orsirivikorn often handles big-ticket insurance M&A, as well as deals in the manufacturing and energy industries.
Panyavith Preechabhan is an up-and-coming M&A lawyer in Thailand who is particularly skilled at taking on matters for clients in the healthcare industry.
"Panyavith always provides us with the best quality of work. He has strong knowledge of M&A laws, as well as commercial awareness."
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Members
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Bulin Sanooj
Jakkarin Bantathong
Jarae Sithiwong
Nuchaya Timrat
Papon Kanungvanichakul
Head of Department
Preeda Meksrisuwan
Purachate Manussiripen
Head of Department
Head of Department
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Consumer Goods & Retail
Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
Financial Institutions
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
Technology, Media & Telecoms