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About

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Chandler MHM has a highly experienced Corporate and M&A practice group, recognized for the scope of its legal expertise, and the caliber and industry range of its clients. The group acts for multinationals and large, local corporates on transactions involving Thailand’s and Southeast Asia’s key industry sectors, including energy and natural resources, petrochemicals, automotive, food and beverages, logistics, retail, property and high‐value manufacturing.

The group advises on public and private M&A, bilateral and competitive  bidding share sales and purchases, amalgamation, entire business transfers (EBT), business/asset acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, private equity investments, corporate group restructurings and reorganizations. We also assist clients with compliance and regulatory matters in the areas such as antitrust, data protection and anti‐bribery.

The group also handles corporate registration and secretarial work for Thai companies, applications for Board of Investment (“BOI”) promotions and foreign business licenses, registration of branch offices of foreign corporations, representative offices, regional offices and applications for US Treaty protection.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

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What the Team is Known For

Chandler MHM is well regarded for providing high-quality legal services, with deep knowledge of the local corporate market in Thailand. It covers a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy, insurance and technology. The team handles a cross-section of M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. The firm frequently acts for prominent international companies investing in Thailand, as well as advising domestic clients. It maintains a reputation for assisting Japanese clients, strengthened by its association with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. Thai Oil, Neogen and Erawan Insurance are among the team's clientele.

Work Highlights

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  • Chandler MHM assisted Thai Oil with the sale of 10.78% of its shares in Global Power Synergy to PTT and Siam Management Holding.

Strengths

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"They can effectively provide legal and regulatory advice in relation to the transaction in accordance with the applicable laws of Thailand. They can discuss and conclude the issues smoothly and in a timely manner."

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"They are very responsive and able to deliver practical advice while working within tight deadlines."

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Notable Practitioners

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Arkrapol Pichedvanichok
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 2

Arkrapol Pichedvanichok is well regarded for his ability to handle M&A and private equity transactions across various sectors, for Thai and international clients.

"Arkrapol is an expert who can solve many complex matters."

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Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux
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Band 4

Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux is known for her extensive coverage of transactional mandates in a range of industries in the Thai market, including retail, energy and technology.

"Nuanporn and her team provide effective and professional service, taking care of all the client's issues and looking out for their interests."

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Corporate/M&A
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Arkrapol Pichedvanichok
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 2
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Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux
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Band 4
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Arkrapol Pichedvanichok

Head of Department