Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 4
Email address
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+66 2 126 9100About
Provided by SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
Our Corporate & Commercial practice group is one of the finest in the region. The depth of our expertise, together with our international experience, extensive skills, and broad resources, allows us to effectively service a wide range of Thai and international clients, including both public and private corporations.
Our practitioners represent statutory boards, government agencies, local and foreign companies, and various other types of organisations. We advise on a diverse range of corporate ventures, and advise major statutory boards on commercial arrangements and contracts, represent them in negotiations, and draft complex documentation when these agencies become project stakeholders.
Our group is led by five partners, each of whom is a highly regarded, leading individual in his or her respective area of practice. One of our partners has more than 40 years of experience practicing corporate law, as well as vast knowledge of this practice area.
Chambers Review
SCL Nishimura & Asahi is well positioned to advise both domestic and regional clients on corporate law matters in the Thai market. The team regularly assists companies with acquisitions and investments, private equity deals and foreign business licensing. It handles work across various sectors, such as manufacturing, aviation and automotive. Nippon Steel, Meta Corporation and Aurelius Group are key clients of the firm. The firm is well placed to assist Japanese clients via its association with Nishimura & Asahi.
Work Highlights
- SCL Nishimura & Asahi advised Nippon Sanso (Thailand) on the acquisition of shares in Thai Special Gas, in a deal worth USD12 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has provided in-depth analysis that met our expectation. It has a very good service level and fast response."
"SCL has always been clear and succinct in its legal advice to us."
"The firm has provided in-depth analysis that met our expectation. It has a very good service level and fast response."
"SCL has always been clear and succinct in its legal advice to us."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Osborne often advises international clients on M&A and general corporate issues, including foreign business licences.
"He is very easy to deal with and his advice demonstrates experience and knowledge."
"Chris is always contactable and very efficient."
Jirapong Sriwat is well placed to advise clients on share acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructuring in the Thai market, including matters in the real estate, energy and aviation sectors.
"He has good commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
Thailand
Members
Provided by SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
Apinya Sarntikasem
Head of Department
Jirapong Sriwat
Head of Department
Nuttaros Tangprasitti
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
Abex Hydraulics & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Advantage Partners Inc.
AirAsia Aviation Ltd.
Asia Aviation Public Co., Ltd.
Grand Brands Co., Ltd./Somboon Pavavongsak
KashCo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) Co. Ltd.
Premier Advisory Partners
Time Array Capital Ltd.
Tokyo Century Corporation
Industries
Provided by SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
Automotive dealer
Aviation
Investment firms
Low-cost airline
Private Equity
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