Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 4
Email address
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+66 2 126 9100About
Provided by SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited
We offer the full suite of legal services with truly global coverage. Thanks to our more than 800 world-class lawyers, the diversity and depth of our expertise and experience is difficult to match. We continue to expand our international presence and clientele, and currently have four domestic Japanese and 14 overseas offices. We are one of the most established firms in Japan, and have been meeting our clients’ needs, and exceeding their expectations, since 1966. We are also the sole Japan member of the elite Lex Mundi international law firm network.
We first opened a Bangkok office in 2013, under the name Nishimura & Asahi (Thailand) Co., Ltd. In 2019, we drastically expanded our capacity in Thailand through an alliance with one of Thailand’s leading firms, SCL Group, creating SCL Nishimura, one of Thailand’s largest law firms and one of the largest and most diverse international business law practices in Southeast Asia. SCL Nishimura is comprised of more than 100 lawyers and professional staff, and provides top-quality legal and business advisory services. Following the alliance, SCL Nishimura has a significantly larger support structure, thereby establishing a stronger presence in the Thai legal market while also meeting the growing and varied demands for legal services throughout Southeast Asia. As of April 5, 2021, upon completion of the amalgamation of SCL Nishimura Group and our existing Bangkok office, the office is known as SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd.
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
Christopher Osborne
Jirapong Sriwat
Head of Department
Nuttaros Tangprasitti