Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 3
Email address
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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 especially advises international clients on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring, including due diligence, tax advice and the 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. Clients include Amarenco Asia Pacific, Beryl 8 and Nuovo Plus.
Work Highlights
- Tilleke & Gibbins advised Green Tech Ventures on its investment into a cryptocurrency mining company in Laos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They quickly understand the core issues and tailor their answers to the point."
"Their service is valuable and they show high professionalism."
"They quickly understand the core issues and tailor their answers to the point."
"Their service is valuable and they show high professionalism."
Notable Practitioners
Charunun Sathitsuksomboon has been involved with various types of M&A mandate in the Thai market, including in the energy, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
"She is always very responsive and grasps the core part of requests quickly."
Cynthia Pornavalai is a partner in Bangkok. She often acts for foreign clients, including from Japan, on matters in various sectors including real estate and technology.
"She has good business knowledge."