Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Thailand
Band 3
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+66 2056 5555About
Provided by Tilleke & Gibbins
The Tilleke & Gibbins Corporate and M&A practice group regularly serves both international clients wishing to acquire operations in Thailand and domestic clients wishing to invest in businesses abroad. Free-trade agreements and financial liberalization make companies in Southeast Asia attractive assets for foreign investors, while the increased strength of regional currencies and economies has encouraged local operators to invest internationally to increase their competitiveness. Both types of investors rely on our global and regional expertise in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and other vehicles for equity investment to achieve their business objectives.
Our practice not only assist clients in conducting due diligence work for acquisition of businesses in Thailand, we also advise on legal requirements under local laws, draft and/or review the definitive agreement including ancillary agreements thereto, proceed to complete the merger and acquisition registrations, prepare necessary applications to apply for relevant permits/licenses and notifications with the concerned authorities, provide corporate and tax planning/advice on the contemplated transaction, and where necessary, restructure the business organization after the merger and acquisition has been implemented.
We also assist clients in corporate formation, and on obtaining necessary licenses to operate their businesses in Thailand.
Chambers Review
Tilleke & Gibbins' team of lawyers in Bangkok advises international clients on M&A and joint ventures,as well as on corporate restructuring which includes the due diligence, tax advice and setting up of businesses in Thailand. The team has strong expertise in a range of sectors including insurance, manufacturing, technology and energy. It often advises on the Thai aspects of global transactions, and also handles matters across the ASEAN region, supported by its offices in neighbouring countries.
Work Highlights
- Tilleke & Gibbins assisted Boyu Capital on the Thai law aspects of its USD600 million global acquisition of Quasar.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tilleke & Gibbins has a wide range of expertise and experience, enabling them to handle diverse challenges adeptly and offer comprehensive support across all facets of our operations."
"Tilleke & Gibbins is responsive and stays true to deadlines. The team keeps us well-informed of progress and any new issues."
"Due to Tilleke & Gibbins' large pool of experienced lawyers and advisors with flexible team sizes, the firm can handle complex and sophisticated matters in a swift and effective manner."
"Tilleke & Gibbins has a wide range of expertise and experience, enabling them to handle diverse challenges adeptly and offer comprehensive support across all facets of our operations."
"Tilleke & Gibbins is responsive and stays true to deadlines. The team keeps us well-informed of progress and any new issues."
"Due to Tilleke & Gibbins' large pool of experienced lawyers and advisors with flexible team sizes, the firm can handle complex and sophisticated matters in a swift and effective manner."
Notable Practitioners
Charunun Sathitsuksomboon is involved in various types of M&A mandates in the Thai market, including in the energy, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
"Charunun Sathitsuksomboon is highly dedicated, demonstrating strong promptness, attentiveness and responsiveness in her support."
"She is always very responsive and proactive to find out and serve the best to the client's needs."