Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 1
Contact number
+66 2305 8000About
Provided by Linklaters
Our projects and energy clients include leading Thai public and private companies and financial institutions, as well as renowned multinationals with a global presence.
We are known in the market as the go-to firm for renewable energy projects. We have significant experience in wind energy projects, and we believe that we have more experience in this area than any of our competitors.
The scope of our capabilities in projects work is vast, covering the full range of energy and projects transactions including project financing, acquisition and development. Our experience and deal track record spans a wide array of domestic and international work.
Chambers Review
Linklaters is a magic circle firm with vast experience in handling all stages of projects, including financing, acquisition and development. The team assists both sponsors and lenders with major inbound and outbound projects, representing leading Thai and international clients. The lawyers are renowned for their handling of transportation PPP projects, as well as renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. The team is active on projects in neighbouring jurisdictions, including Vietnam and Laos. The firm also works closely with its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on a number of its projects. RATCH, Global Power Synergy and Krung Thai Bank are among the clients advised by Linklaters.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Asia Era One on the development, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of the USD7.5 billion High Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project, pursuant to a PPP agreement with the State Railway Authority of Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand complex issues and the concerns of their clients well, and they are able to handle and provide alternative solutions to move the project forward. They are also very responsive to client requests, even within short timeframes."
"Linklaters can handle all issues efficiently."
"They understand complex issues and the concerns of their clients well, and they are able to handle and provide alternative solutions to move the project forward. They are also very responsive to client requests, even within short timeframes."
"Linklaters can handle all issues efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Wanwisar Nakarat is recognised as a leading lawyer. She handles project financing and acquisitions in the renewable energy and oil and gas industries, both within Thailand and overseas.
"Wanwisar has excellent experience and a good relationship with clients. She’s able to accommodate clients' needs and requests."
Wilailuk Okanurak advises many leading Thai corporates on large-scale inbound and outbound matters, including project development and transactions in the transportation, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors.