Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 2
Contact number
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Hunton Andrews Kurth offers significant experience representing financial institutions, private companies and public organisations in power project developments and financings, as well as M&A and joint ventures. The team acts on solar and wind energy projects, as well as oil and gas. Its team includes lawyers qualified in the USA and Thailand. Lawyers at the firm are instructed on projects both in Thailand and across the region, including in Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines. Banpu, Quezon Power (Philippines) and United Overseas Bank are key clients.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth represented EGCO, as investor’s counsel, in relation to the acquisition of a 49% stake in Rhode Island State Energy Center.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton Andrews Kurth are skilled in managing intricate and sophisticated issues. The team possess expertise in, and profound understanding of, a broad range of legal areas. They also keep themselves up to date with the latest industry trends and developments."
"Each team member with whom I have worked has had extensive experience and knowledge."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth are skilled in managing intricate and sophisticated issues. The team possess expertise in, and profound understanding of, a broad range of legal areas. They also keep themselves up to date with the latest industry trends and developments."
"Each team member with whom I have worked has had extensive experience and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Koehler is highly respected for his extensive experience of Thai and outbound energy projects. He often advises clients on acquisitions in the renewable energy sector overseas.
"As always, Edward is the best commercial lawyer."
Chumbhot Plangtrakul regularly advises Thai and international clients on transactional matters in the projects and energy spaces. He often handles mandates in the wind and solar sectors within Thailand and abroad.
"Chumbhot brings a combination of knowledge, skill, experience, enthusiasm and a customer service mindset."
"He has demonstrated a deep understanding of our business needs and has been instrumental in helping us navigate complex legal issues. His prompt, clear and concise communication style has made it easy for us to understand the legal implications of our decisions."
James Bradley's practice spans project financing, M&A and development for matters in the South-East Asia region.
"James provides excellent commercial support and advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Thailand