Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 1
About
Provided by Chandler MHM Limited
Chandler MHM has a long‐standing, highly recognized Energy and Natural Resources legal team, drawing on the coordinated strengths of experienced lawyers from the firm’s Banking and Project Financing, and Mergers and Acquisitions practices. The team acts for project owners, sponsors and lenders on a wide range of transactions, both in Thailand and across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Lawyers advise on new and continuing projects, with work including; company registration, acquisition of land and rights of way, contracting with developers and other contractors, suppliers, licensees, obtaining permits, licenses, and government approvals, negotiating financing terms, and advising on Board of Investment (“BOI”) incentive schemes.
Chambers Review
Chandler MHM boasts a long-established team advising Thai and international clients, including market-leading lenders, sponsors and project companies, on oil and gas, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Areas of focus for the team in the renewables sector include solar, wind and hydropower. As well as advising on Thailand-based projects, the team handles matters in Vietnam and Laos. The department is able to provide regional expertise through the firm's association with the Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. The team has US and Thai-qualified lawyers. Clients include Kasikornbank, Export-Import Bank of Thailand and Trafigura.
Work Highlights
- Chandler MHM advised Trafigura as the buyer on a prepayment agreement for crude oil entered into with Valeura Energy Asia as the seller.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Chandler MHM team advised us well, and provided clear and concise solutions suited to our needs. I've been very impressed by the quality of service and professionalism at the firm."
"I've always found the team to be highly responsible and responsive. This is without a doubt a strong point for Chandler MHM. Where Chandler MHM also shines is that they are already aware of clients’ needs."
"The Chandler MHM team advised us well, and provided clear and concise solutions suited to our needs. I've been very impressed by the quality of service and professionalism at the firm."
"I've always found the team to be highly responsible and responsive. This is without a doubt a strong point for Chandler MHM. Where Chandler MHM also shines is that they are already aware of clients’ needs."
Notable Practitioners
Jessada Sawatdipong is active on big-ticket project finance and development in Thailand and across the region, including in Laos and Vietnam. He has deep knowledge of energy matters including hydropower and wind power projects.
Joseph Tisuthiwongse is a well-respected project development lawyer who advises international and Thai entities on renewable energy, LNG and infrastructure projects, among others. He regularly acts for sponsors and lenders, including on outbound matters.
"Mr Joseph Tisuthiwongse led his team very well in delivering our service."
"He is very knowledgeable about contracts and provides easy-to-understand explanations."