Competition/Antitrust - Thailand
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills in Bangkok frequently handles complex antitrust work in the telecommunications, automotive, energy and banking sectors, among others. It provides competition law advice relating to joint ventures, M&A and exclusivity arrangements. The firm often collaborates with its offices in other jurisdictions to provide cross-border coverage.
Strengths
"Herbert Smith Freehills have great technical expertise. They have the ability to handle M&A processes with the local regulators."
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills advised Telenor on merger control and antitrust matters relating to the amalgamation of Total Access Communication and True Corporation.
Notable practitioners
Nonnabhat Paiboon is a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills' Bangkok office, with specialist expertise in competition law, especially regarding merger clearance in the Thai market. "She has great market knowledge and is very good at giving context to foreign investors, making comparisons with other jurisdictions." "She's knowledgeable and experienced and has a strong focus on competition matters."
Jedsarit Sahussarungsi is a senior associate in Herbert Smith Freehills' Bangkok office. He provides strong assistance to clients on competition investigations and merger control.
