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Chandler Mori Hamada stands as one of Thailand's largest and most prestigious full-service law firms, combining international standards with deep local expertise developed over decades. Through its integration with Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, the firm offers sophisticated multi-jurisdictional capabilities backed by more than 100 legal professionals. The practice is particularly renowned for its banking and finance, energy and corporate and M&A work, with market-leading expertise in complex, large-scale energy projects under the leadership of senior partner Jessada Sawatdipong. The firm saw strategic growth in 2024, notably strengthening its capital markets practice with the addition of partner Doungporn Prasertsomsuk from A&O Sherman. While the construction and energy practices experienced the departure of counsel David Beckstead to Womble Bond Dickinson (US), they were reinforced by counsel Monsicha Pongrujikorn from Chevron, who brings cross-sector expertise in construction, infrastructure, energy and banking matters. The corporate and M&A practice enhanced its capabilities with the arrival of TMT specialist counsel Koraphot Jirachocksubsin from Kudun and Partners, following the departure of counsel Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux. The dispute resolution team maintained its service capabilities despite the departure of counsel Ittirote Klinboon, Rawi Meckvichai and senior associate Toon Thanakham to Rajah & Tann (Thailand).
Client feedback
"Professional experience and valuable knowledge that fits the purposes at hand." – Corporate and M&A
"Responsiveness, understanding of clients' needs, business and commercial acumen, and expertise." – Corporate and M&A
"Chandler MHM stands out for the depth of knowledge its lawyers bring to complex cross-border transactions. The team genuinely takes the time to understand the commercial context and the nature of each transaction, which means their advice is practical and well-tailored to business needs rather than being purely academic. Their cross-border capabilities between Thailand and Japan are a significant strength, and the firm consistently delivers responsive, well-coordinated service even when matters involve tight timelines and multiple moving parts." – Corporate and M&A
"Strong professional team." – Dispute resolution
"Very detailed." – Dispute resolution
"Business understanding with strong legal positions." – Dispute resolution
"They manage disputes at court systematically and report at near-instant pace. Chandler MHM resolved all customer cases and the customers were happier." – Dispute resolution
"They have deep expertise in the REIT industry and offer great advice. With clear planning and strong follow-up skills, they always ensure that work is delivered on time." – Investment funds
"Litigation and labour law." – Labour and employment
"The team demonstrates strong technical expertise and provides clear, pragmatic and commercially sound advice. They are highly responsive and dependable, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into actionable recommendations that support timely decision-making. Overall, service delivery has been consistent and reliable." – Labour and employment
"Chandler MHM stands out for their strong attention to detail, their ability to recommend appropriate and safe approaches tailored to our needs, and the consistently positive and collaborative atmosphere they bring to our working relationship." – Real estate
"Professional in every possible aspect." – Real estate
"Very professional service." – Real estate
"Chandler MHM has provided excellent legal support in relation to the additional investment by the REIT. The firm conducted thorough and comprehensive due diligence on the assets and provided practical and well-considered advice covering all relevant aspects of the transaction. The team also demonstrated strong coordination and communication skills in working with both the company, in its capacity as REIT Manager, and the asset owner, ensuring that the process was handled smoothly and efficiently throughout." – Real estate
"Chandler MHM has a highly experienced team that works efficiently and delivers results in a timely manner. They are also proactive in providing practical advice and effective solutions to address issues as they arise." – Real estate
"Professional and well-experienced team members." – Real estate
"Smart advice with a great commercial mind." – Technology and telecommunications
"They provided supporting evidence for the case and technical knowledge from a legal profession perspective, which was the most significant aspect of the deal and helped us win the case and deal with the Thailand SEC." – Technology and telecommunications
Koraphot Jirachocksubsin
"Koraphot has a rare combination of legal, technical, and commercial knowledge. He understands technology and software development at a level that is uncommon among lawyers, allowing him to provide practical and business-oriented advice. He is one of the most impressive TMT lawyers we have worked with."
Ratthai Kamolwarin
"Ratthai is highly responsive, technically strong, and provides clear, pragmatic advice."
Arkrapol Pichedvanichok
"Strategic and business-minded, with strong commercial acumen and a talent for problem-solving, a skilled negotiator and clear communicator, with a keen eye for project management and responsiveness, calm under pressure and a trustworthy advisor."
Sooksun Popun Ngarm
"Sooksun consistently demonstrates excellent technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client service. He combines deep knowledge of Thai M&A transactions with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling issues to be resolved efficiently while maintaining focus on the commercial objectives of the transaction. He is highly responsive, dependable, and proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to support the client. We particularly value his ability to provide clear, actionable advice on complex issues and to navigate negotiations in a constructive and pragmatic manner. He has been a trusted advisor on our transactions and a key contributor to their successful execution."
Doungporn Prasertsomsuk
"Knowledge and experience in capital markets."
Chotiwut Sukpradub
"Very responsive and knowledgeable."
"Always reachable and kindly helps provide the necessary information."
"Very responsive and is always available."
Namita Tangphithakphaibun
"Namita is particularly strong in explaining complex legal matters clearly and helping clients and counterparties understand key legal principles."
"She has extensive knowledge and experience in the REIT business and provides excellent advice and consultation."
"Very professional and well-experienced legal advisor."
Tananan Thammakiat
"Resolving for the best possible solution."
"Detail-oriented with solutions."
"In-depth analysis on cases."
"She is attentive, professional, and provides practical legal advice. She has been very supportive in advising on legal matters relating to the additional asset investment of the REIT, and has communicated and coordinated effectively with the REIT Manager, the asset owner, and the trustee throughout the process."
"Tananan is professional, reliable, and responsive, working efficiently, providing practical solutions, and maintaining effective coordination throughout the process."
Joe Tisuthiwongse
"Excellent lawyer — very responsive."
Panupan Udomsuvannakul
"Client responsiveness."
Client feedback
"Professional experience and valuable knowledge that fits the purposes at hand." – Corporate and M&A
"Responsiveness, understanding of clients' needs, business and commercial acumen, and expertise." – Corporate and M&A
"Chandler MHM stands out for the depth of knowledge its lawyers bring to complex cross-border transactions. The team genuinely takes the time to understand the commercial context and the nature of each transaction, which means their advice is practical and well-tailored to business needs rather than being purely academic. Their cross-border capabilities between Thailand and Japan are a significant strength, and the firm consistently delivers responsive, well-coordinated service even when matters involve tight timelines and multiple moving parts." – Corporate and M&A
"Strong professional team." – Dispute resolution
"Very detailed." – Dispute resolution
"Business understanding with strong legal positions." – Dispute resolution
"They manage disputes at court systematically and report at near-instant pace. Chandler MHM resolved all customer cases and the customers were happier." – Dispute resolution
"They have deep expertise in the REIT industry and offer great advice. With clear planning and strong follow-up skills, they always ensure that work is delivered on time." – Investment funds
"Litigation and labour law." – Labour and employment
"The team demonstrates strong technical expertise and provides clear, pragmatic and commercially sound advice. They are highly responsive and dependable, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into actionable recommendations that support timely decision-making. Overall, service delivery has been consistent and reliable." – Labour and employment
"Chandler MHM stands out for their strong attention to detail, their ability to recommend appropriate and safe approaches tailored to our needs, and the consistently positive and collaborative atmosphere they bring to our working relationship." – Real estate
"Professional in every possible aspect." – Real estate
"Very professional service." – Real estate
"Chandler MHM has provided excellent legal support in relation to the additional investment by the REIT. The firm conducted thorough and comprehensive due diligence on the assets and provided practical and well-considered advice covering all relevant aspects of the transaction. The team also demonstrated strong coordination and communication skills in working with both the company, in its capacity as REIT Manager, and the asset owner, ensuring that the process was handled smoothly and efficiently throughout." – Real estate
"Chandler MHM has a highly experienced team that works efficiently and delivers results in a timely manner. They are also proactive in providing practical advice and effective solutions to address issues as they arise." – Real estate
"Professional and well-experienced team members." – Real estate
"Smart advice with a great commercial mind." – Technology and telecommunications
"They provided supporting evidence for the case and technical knowledge from a legal profession perspective, which was the most significant aspect of the deal and helped us win the case and deal with the Thailand SEC." – Technology and telecommunications
Koraphot Jirachocksubsin
"Koraphot has a rare combination of legal, technical, and commercial knowledge. He understands technology and software development at a level that is uncommon among lawyers, allowing him to provide practical and business-oriented advice. He is one of the most impressive TMT lawyers we have worked with."
Ratthai Kamolwarin
"Ratthai is highly responsive, technically strong, and provides clear, pragmatic advice."
Arkrapol Pichedvanichok
"Strategic and business-minded, with strong commercial acumen and a talent for problem-solving, a skilled negotiator and clear communicator, with a keen eye for project management and responsiveness, calm under pressure and a trustworthy advisor."
Sooksun Popun Ngarm
"Sooksun consistently demonstrates excellent technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client service. He combines deep knowledge of Thai M&A transactions with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling issues to be resolved efficiently while maintaining focus on the commercial objectives of the transaction. He is highly responsive, dependable, and proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to support the client. We particularly value his ability to provide clear, actionable advice on complex issues and to navigate negotiations in a constructive and pragmatic manner. He has been a trusted advisor on our transactions and a key contributor to their successful execution."
Doungporn Prasertsomsuk
"Knowledge and experience in capital markets."
Chotiwut Sukpradub
"Very responsive and knowledgeable."
"Always reachable and kindly helps provide the necessary information."
"Very responsive and is always available."
Namita Tangphithakphaibun
"Namita is particularly strong in explaining complex legal matters clearly and helping clients and counterparties understand key legal principles."
"She has extensive knowledge and experience in the REIT business and provides excellent advice and consultation."
"Very professional and well-experienced legal advisor."
Tananan Thammakiat
"Resolving for the best possible solution."
"Detail-oriented with solutions."
"In-depth analysis on cases."
"She is attentive, professional, and provides practical legal advice. She has been very supportive in advising on legal matters relating to the additional asset investment of the REIT, and has communicated and coordinated effectively with the REIT Manager, the asset owner, and the trustee throughout the process."
"Tananan is professional, reliable, and responsive, working efficiently, providing practical solutions, and maintaining effective coordination throughout the process."
Joe Tisuthiwongse
"Excellent lawyer — very responsive."
Panupan Udomsuvannakul
"Client responsiveness."
Dentons Pisut is a full-service law firm headquartered in Bangkok, formed through the combination of the well-regarded Pisut and Partners with Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, in February 2026. The firm has a strong track record spanning more than a decade in the Thai market and fields nine partners and approximately 26 lawyers. Its practice is particularly well regarded in dispute resolution, corporate and M&A, employment, and competition and antitrust, with a broad offering that also covers banking and finance, capital markets, intellectual property and technology, restructuring and insolvency, real estate, and TMT, among other areas. Managing partner Pisut Rakwong is a key contact, recognised for his work in dispute resolution, capital markets, insolvency and restructuring, and white-collar matters, with extensive advocacy experience before Thai courts and in international arbitration. Senior Partner Wayu Suthisarnsuntorn is also a key contact at the firm.
GDC Firm focuses on advising Chinese enterprises on cross-border investment and M&A into Southeast Asia, with particular depth across four sectors: new energy vehicles and automotive supply chains, high-end manufacturing, semiconductors, and infrastructure. The firm provides end-to-end M&A support covering deal structuring, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-merger integration, drawing on expertise in Thai law, BOI investment incentives, and cross-border tax and compliance coordination across Thai and Chinese jurisdictions. GDC has served over 500 enterprises to date and counts Fortune Global 500 companies, Chinese state-owned enterprises, and Thai subsidiaries of prominent multinationals among its client base. Key contacts at the firm include partners Sasipa Panyauthai, Sasikarn Sirimuang, and Koekphon Auttama, each handling M&A and cross-border investment matters, alongside Tax Partner Jun Jin and CPA Partner Jidapa Paparkun, who together underpin the firm's integrated legal and tax offering. All cases provided by firm remain confidential.
JTJB International Lawyers is a part of Joseph Tan Jude Benny, a global law firm with a network in more than 10 countries. The firm is particularly strong in contentious and non-contentious shipping matters. Since its inception, the firm has grown from operating in the maritime and real estate industry sector niche to a respectable full-service law firm that capably handles corporate and M&A, project development and tax advisory. The firm has a strategic partnership with Tahota Law Firm in China, underlining its commitment to Chinese clients. The firm’s managing director, Naiyachon Tathong, is recognised for his expertise in construction, dispute resolution, labour and employment, and restructuring and insolvency. Partner Bunnasomboon Chaiparinya is a key contact.
Client feedback
"The legal team demonstrated strategic thinking and deep expertise in handling our dispute. They maintained clear, proactive communication throughout the process, keeping us informed, and their meticulous approach to preparing pleadings and gathering evidence gave us confidence in their advocacy." – Dispute resolution
"Fast turnaround time and good updates on new developments." – Intellectual property
"JTJB provides practical advice on trademark matters in Thailand. The team is responsive, efficient and able to explain local legal requirements clearly. They handle trademark prosecution matters professionally and keep clients informed throughout the process. Their communication is timely and their recommendations are reliable." – Intellectual property
"Responsive and clear." – Intellectual property
"They have a wide range of lawyers covering all fields of legal expertise." – Privacy and data protection
"Responsive." – Real estate
"Competitive pricing and reasonable charges to clients, with a very good ability to meet given timelines." – Shipping
Pattaravadee Kongcharoenniwat
"Very personable, energetic and good at her work."
"Dee is responsive, professional and highly experienced in trademark matters. She provides clear and practical advice, manages matters efficiently and is always available to address questions and concerns. Her understanding of local practice and commitment to client service are particularly impressive."
"Responsive and clear with advice."
Kenika Srimanchantha
"Meets deadlines, quick responsiveness and clear advice."
Kosol Suriyaporn
"Responsive and knowledgeable."
Naiyachon Tathong
"He demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and sharp strategic thinking throughout the entire litigation process. His advocacy was impressive in protecting our interests, and he exhibited a deep understanding of complex procedural rules, ensuring our case remained on the strongest possible footing at every stage. We felt completely confident in his and the team's ability to navigate the high-stakes nature of our dispute."
"The best managing partner I have known across all firms, and the best in assisting with all legal matters."
Client feedback
"The legal team demonstrated strategic thinking and deep expertise in handling our dispute. They maintained clear, proactive communication throughout the process, keeping us informed, and their meticulous approach to preparing pleadings and gathering evidence gave us confidence in their advocacy." – Dispute resolution
"Fast turnaround time and good updates on new developments." – Intellectual property
"JTJB provides practical advice on trademark matters in Thailand. The team is responsive, efficient and able to explain local legal requirements clearly. They handle trademark prosecution matters professionally and keep clients informed throughout the process. Their communication is timely and their recommendations are reliable." – Intellectual property
"Responsive and clear." – Intellectual property
"They have a wide range of lawyers covering all fields of legal expertise." – Privacy and data protection
"Responsive." – Real estate
"Competitive pricing and reasonable charges to clients, with a very good ability to meet given timelines." – Shipping
Pattaravadee Kongcharoenniwat
"Very personable, energetic and good at her work."
"Dee is responsive, professional and highly experienced in trademark matters. She provides clear and practical advice, manages matters efficiently and is always available to address questions and concerns. Her understanding of local practice and commitment to client service are particularly impressive."
"Responsive and clear with advice."
Kenika Srimanchantha
"Meets deadlines, quick responsiveness and clear advice."
Kosol Suriyaporn
"Responsive and knowledgeable."
Naiyachon Tathong
"He demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and sharp strategic thinking throughout the entire litigation process. His advocacy was impressive in protecting our interests, and he exhibited a deep understanding of complex procedural rules, ensuring our case remained on the strongest possible footing at every stage. We felt completely confident in his and the team's ability to navigate the high-stakes nature of our dispute."
"The best managing partner I have known across all firms, and the best in assisting with all legal matters."
Kudun and Partners is a young and energetic full-service firm that has grown rapidly in the past few years, pulling in talent from competitors and being hailed as a firm to watch by peers. The firm has established a dedicated China practice staffed with native Chinese speakers and it is now part of the legal network World Services Group, as the Thailand representative. Partner and key contact Kudun Sukhumananda has expertise in capital markets, corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, infrastructure funds and energy. Over the past 12 months, the firm welcomed Putthimes Thanarersk as Senior Counsel in June 2025, who joins from the Securities and Exchange Commission and brings significant expertise to the firm's capital markets practice. The firm also saw the departure of Ekachai Chotpitayasunon, who left his position as Partner in the capital markets practice in October 2025 to join Medium.
Client feedback
"The firm has a strong commercial understanding and provides practical legal advice. The team is responsive, attentive to clients' needs, and able to handle complex matters efficiently. The partners are hands-on and provide good support throughout the engagement." – Capital markets
"Kudun and Partners demonstrates strong legal expertise, commercial awareness, and responsiveness. The team provides clear, practical, and business-oriented advice, particularly in reviewing and negotiating construction-related contracts. They are effective in identifying key legal and commercial risks, explaining complex issues in a straightforward manner, and delivering timely support that facilitates efficient decision-making." – Construction
"Understood our needs well." – Corporate and M&A
"One of the things I value most about Kudun is that they genuinely put their clients first. Their advice is always practical, commercial, and tailored to what we are actually trying to achieve, rather than being purely theoretical or academic. As a Thai law firm, they have a deep understanding of the local business environment and the nuances of operating in Thailand, which is something that many international firms simply cannot replicate. They understand not only the law, but also how things work in practice. Another key strength is their strong relationships with regulators and government authorities, which allows them to navigate complex issues efficiently and provide commercially sensible solutions — a real advantage when dealing with challenging matters." – Corporate and M&A
"Knowledge of local law, ability to communicate clearly in English, and commercial in advice." – Corporate and M&A
"Excellent client skills and very practical." – Dispute resolution
"Their team is highly responsive, commercially minded, and easy to work with. They communicate clearly, manage client expectations well, and maintain close coordination throughout the engagement, resulting in smooth collaboration and consistent delivery of practical, business-oriented advice." – Energy
"Responsive." – Media and entertainment
"Primarily, they were able to help us where previous firms could not. We engaged another firm earlier to help us obtain various banking licenses in Thailand and none of those firms were able to deliver, while Kudun and Partners delivered within budget and timeline." – Regulatory
Chai Lertvittayachaikul
"Chai is responsive, practical, and easy to work with. He understands our business needs and is able to explain legal matters clearly, willing to discuss issues in detail when needed and providing useful recommendations."
"Chai is a very reliable and easy lawyer to work with. He is responsive, practical, and understands well how to handle cross-border matters. He communicates clearly and is good at keeping things moving, which makes coordination between teams smooth and efficient."
EMI Rowse
"Very practical and hands-on."
Troy Schoonemen
"Commercial and highly responsive."
Kudun Sukhumananda
"Good listener with strong defending ability."
"Kudun is always responsive and easy to work with. He and his team understand our business and provide practical advice that is commercially workable. He and his partner Thitawan are hands-on and approachable, and we appreciate their attention to detail, timely support, and ability to put themselves in our shoes."
"He is highly approachable, takes the time to understand our business, and puts himself in our shoes when providing advice. He is also very solutions-oriented, often bringing innovative ideas to the table while keeping sight of the bigger picture and our commercial objectives."
Thanyaluck Thongrompo
"Excellent communicator, meets deadlines and delivers results."
Client feedback
"The firm has a strong commercial understanding and provides practical legal advice. The team is responsive, attentive to clients' needs, and able to handle complex matters efficiently. The partners are hands-on and provide good support throughout the engagement." – Capital markets
"Kudun and Partners demonstrates strong legal expertise, commercial awareness, and responsiveness. The team provides clear, practical, and business-oriented advice, particularly in reviewing and negotiating construction-related contracts. They are effective in identifying key legal and commercial risks, explaining complex issues in a straightforward manner, and delivering timely support that facilitates efficient decision-making." – Construction
"Understood our needs well." – Corporate and M&A
"One of the things I value most about Kudun is that they genuinely put their clients first. Their advice is always practical, commercial, and tailored to what we are actually trying to achieve, rather than being purely theoretical or academic. As a Thai law firm, they have a deep understanding of the local business environment and the nuances of operating in Thailand, which is something that many international firms simply cannot replicate. They understand not only the law, but also how things work in practice. Another key strength is their strong relationships with regulators and government authorities, which allows them to navigate complex issues efficiently and provide commercially sensible solutions — a real advantage when dealing with challenging matters." – Corporate and M&A
"Knowledge of local law, ability to communicate clearly in English, and commercial in advice." – Corporate and M&A
"Excellent client skills and very practical." – Dispute resolution
"Their team is highly responsive, commercially minded, and easy to work with. They communicate clearly, manage client expectations well, and maintain close coordination throughout the engagement, resulting in smooth collaboration and consistent delivery of practical, business-oriented advice." – Energy
"Responsive." – Media and entertainment
"Primarily, they were able to help us where previous firms could not. We engaged another firm earlier to help us obtain various banking licenses in Thailand and none of those firms were able to deliver, while Kudun and Partners delivered within budget and timeline." – Regulatory
Chai Lertvittayachaikul
"Chai is responsive, practical, and easy to work with. He understands our business needs and is able to explain legal matters clearly, willing to discuss issues in detail when needed and providing useful recommendations."
"Chai is a very reliable and easy lawyer to work with. He is responsive, practical, and understands well how to handle cross-border matters. He communicates clearly and is good at keeping things moving, which makes coordination between teams smooth and efficient."
EMI Rowse
"Very practical and hands-on."
Troy Schoonemen
"Commercial and highly responsive."
Kudun Sukhumananda
"Good listener with strong defending ability."
"Kudun is always responsive and easy to work with. He and his team understand our business and provide practical advice that is commercially workable. He and his partner Thitawan are hands-on and approachable, and we appreciate their attention to detail, timely support, and ability to put themselves in our shoes."
"He is highly approachable, takes the time to understand our business, and puts himself in our shoes when providing advice. He is also very solutions-oriented, often bringing innovative ideas to the table while keeping sight of the bigger picture and our commercial objectives."
Thanyaluck Thongrompo
"Excellent communicator, meets deadlines and delivers results."
Top-tier tax boutique LawAlliance is the go-to firm for sophisticated tax matters. Its experienced practitioners provide strategic tax advice on structured finance, transfer pricing, reorganisation, contract restructures, hybrid financing instruments, tax-driven securities transactions and customs duties. It is also highly regarded for handling complex tax disputes. Tax partner Piphob Veraphong joined Chandler Mori Hamada during the research period.
Mediums is a newly established corporate and M&A boutique founded in October 2025 by former Kudun and Partners partners Peerasanti Somritutai and Ekachai Chotpitayasunon. Despite being only months old, the firm has quickly built a practice advising domestic and international clients — including multinational corporations, strategic investors, family-owned businesses, and emerging companies — on the full range of corporate and M&A matters, including transaction structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, and corporate governance. The firm also advises start-ups and emerging companies on fundraising, strategic partnerships, and exit planning. Founding partner Peerasanti Somritutai focuses on corporate and M&A, corporate and project financing, and real estate transactions. Co-founding partner Ekachai Chotpitayasunon specialises in capital markets and M&A, with particular depth in IPOs, debt and equity offerings, private placements of debentures and debt instruments, and cross-border transactions. The firm significantly strengthened its bench in October 2025 with the lateral hire of two partners and an associate, all joining from Kudun and Partners. Peerasanti Somritutai joins as Partner, bringing expertise across corporate and M&A, banking and finance, foreign direct investment, real estate, and energy, while Ekachai Chotpitayasunon also joins at Partner level, with a broad practice spanning corporate and M&A, capital markets, real estate, industrials and manufacturing, media and entertainment, financial services, food and beverages, and healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Completing the group is Sunantha Thungla, who joins as Associate focusing on dispute resolution, real estate, industrials and manufacturing, and banking and finance.
Client feedback
"Sophisticated work." – Banking and finance
"Their track record in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals, combined with their ability to handle complex transactions across industries, is well established. They are known for clear, precise write-ups and due diligence notes." – Corporate and M&A
"Unrivaled responsiveness, outstanding knowledge of law, and the best commercial acumen and solutions in the market. They competed favourably against a big, famous Indian law firm representing ADM Group and in many areas provided superior quality. Above all, they are upfront and practical — with no hesitation in telling us when we are incorrect." – Corporate and M&A
"They excelled at digesting complex and nuanced elements of the M&A deal in a friendly manner for us as sellers with no prior experience at this level of complexity. Outstanding communication in which they leave the legal language behind and focus instead on what we can weigh in on. Strong commercial and legal knowledge, always finding a practical solution to any issue with appropriate prioritisation to fit the time-sensitive transaction." – Corporate and M&A
"Reactive, very detailed and commercially oriented." – Corporate and M&A
"Mediums demonstrated strong commercial awareness and a practical approach throughout the transaction. The firm provided clear and actionable advice, managed complex real estate and corporate issues effectively, and helped identify and mitigate key risks during the acquisition process. Their team was able to coordinate the various legal workstreams required for a share acquisition involving a hotel development project, combining technical legal expertise with a good understanding of the commercial objectives of the transaction." – Corporate and M&A
"Positive attitude and in-depth due diligence and investigation." – Corporate and M&A
"Since time is of the essence to our company, the firm acknowledges emails quickly and keeps us updated without being prompted." – Corporate and M&A
"Highly responsive, commercial and pragmatic." – Corporate and M&A
"Mediums consistently provides practical, actionable legal advice rather than purely theoretical analysis. When presented with a complex situation involving a legally sensitive agreement, they focused on identifying workable solutions to minimise risk while allowing the business to move forward. Their guidance was clear, straightforward, and easy to act on, which is particularly valuable in time-sensitive situations." – Oil and gas
"Mediums provides good value for money, offering high-quality legal services at competitive and reasonable fees. The team is responsive, practical, and delivers reliable advice that meets our business needs efficiently." – Private equity
"Key strengths include responsiveness, strategic thinking, commercial practicality, and clear communication. The team consistently provides timely advice, develops well-considered legal strategies, and remains focused on achieving practical outcomes while effectively managing legal and reputational risks." – Private equity
Natdanai Chitsakdanon
"Natdanai is highly professional and attentive in his approach. He takes the time to thoroughly understand the context of each matter before providing advice, and communicates clearly and courteously throughout the process. His attentiveness to our concerns and needs made the engagement smooth and reassuring, particularly when dealing with sensitive legal matters."
Ekachai Chotpitayasunon
"Great advice with sophisticated solutions."
"He understands our industry, business goals, and financial constraints, and gives advice that helps the business grow."
Peerasanti Somritutai
"He has a deep understanding of laws, regulations, and precedents, the ability to analyse complex cases and identify key issues quickly, strong research skills to support arguments with evidence, and the ability to craft practical solutions that balance legal and business goals."
"Outstanding leadership and a tough negotiator who competed favourably against a big, famous India-based law firm and investment banking firm. He has strong commercial acumen and makes accurate predictions of what comes next, and is admired and praised even by opposing counsel and our counterparty. The top choice lawyer for Thailand-related matters."
"Simply the best M&A lawyer in my experience thus far. Results-driven and well-equipped with negotiation techniques, ensuring we have better leverage against a big global company. Practical and always offering the best and second-best solutions to dead-end or difficult situations. Hands-on, super responsive, and plays a key lead role in transactions for both Thai and foreign sides."
"Reactive and proactive, with a commercial approach."
"K. Nov provides practical, commercially focused advice and is able to distil complex legal issues into clear and actionable recommendations. He is direct, responsive, and willing to challenge assumptions where appropriate, which helps keep discussions focused on the key issues and avoids unnecessary complexity. He has a strong understanding of the commercial objectives behind a transaction and is effective at balancing legal risk with practical business considerations."
"Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough in his work and research."
"Highly responsive, commercial and pragmatic."
"He has a deep understanding of private equity transactions and is able to identify key commercial and calculation issues that others may overlook, translating them into clear contractual provisions and ensuring that all parties have a common understanding."
"Peerasanti combines strong litigation expertise with commercial pragmatism. He is proactive, accessible, and able to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations for decision-makers. His ability to develop enforcement strategies, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain momentum in complex matters has been a significant strength throughout our engagement."
Client feedback
"Sophisticated work." – Banking and finance
"Their track record in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals, combined with their ability to handle complex transactions across industries, is well established. They are known for clear, precise write-ups and due diligence notes." – Corporate and M&A
"Unrivaled responsiveness, outstanding knowledge of law, and the best commercial acumen and solutions in the market. They competed favourably against a big, famous Indian law firm representing ADM Group and in many areas provided superior quality. Above all, they are upfront and practical — with no hesitation in telling us when we are incorrect." – Corporate and M&A
"They excelled at digesting complex and nuanced elements of the M&A deal in a friendly manner for us as sellers with no prior experience at this level of complexity. Outstanding communication in which they leave the legal language behind and focus instead on what we can weigh in on. Strong commercial and legal knowledge, always finding a practical solution to any issue with appropriate prioritisation to fit the time-sensitive transaction." – Corporate and M&A
"Reactive, very detailed and commercially oriented." – Corporate and M&A
"Mediums demonstrated strong commercial awareness and a practical approach throughout the transaction. The firm provided clear and actionable advice, managed complex real estate and corporate issues effectively, and helped identify and mitigate key risks during the acquisition process. Their team was able to coordinate the various legal workstreams required for a share acquisition involving a hotel development project, combining technical legal expertise with a good understanding of the commercial objectives of the transaction." – Corporate and M&A
"Positive attitude and in-depth due diligence and investigation." – Corporate and M&A
"Since time is of the essence to our company, the firm acknowledges emails quickly and keeps us updated without being prompted." – Corporate and M&A
"Highly responsive, commercial and pragmatic." – Corporate and M&A
"Mediums consistently provides practical, actionable legal advice rather than purely theoretical analysis. When presented with a complex situation involving a legally sensitive agreement, they focused on identifying workable solutions to minimise risk while allowing the business to move forward. Their guidance was clear, straightforward, and easy to act on, which is particularly valuable in time-sensitive situations." – Oil and gas
"Mediums provides good value for money, offering high-quality legal services at competitive and reasonable fees. The team is responsive, practical, and delivers reliable advice that meets our business needs efficiently." – Private equity
"Key strengths include responsiveness, strategic thinking, commercial practicality, and clear communication. The team consistently provides timely advice, develops well-considered legal strategies, and remains focused on achieving practical outcomes while effectively managing legal and reputational risks." – Private equity
Natdanai Chitsakdanon
"Natdanai is highly professional and attentive in his approach. He takes the time to thoroughly understand the context of each matter before providing advice, and communicates clearly and courteously throughout the process. His attentiveness to our concerns and needs made the engagement smooth and reassuring, particularly when dealing with sensitive legal matters."
Ekachai Chotpitayasunon
"Great advice with sophisticated solutions."
"He understands our industry, business goals, and financial constraints, and gives advice that helps the business grow."
Peerasanti Somritutai
"He has a deep understanding of laws, regulations, and precedents, the ability to analyse complex cases and identify key issues quickly, strong research skills to support arguments with evidence, and the ability to craft practical solutions that balance legal and business goals."
"Outstanding leadership and a tough negotiator who competed favourably against a big, famous India-based law firm and investment banking firm. He has strong commercial acumen and makes accurate predictions of what comes next, and is admired and praised even by opposing counsel and our counterparty. The top choice lawyer for Thailand-related matters."
"Simply the best M&A lawyer in my experience thus far. Results-driven and well-equipped with negotiation techniques, ensuring we have better leverage against a big global company. Practical and always offering the best and second-best solutions to dead-end or difficult situations. Hands-on, super responsive, and plays a key lead role in transactions for both Thai and foreign sides."
"Reactive and proactive, with a commercial approach."
"K. Nov provides practical, commercially focused advice and is able to distil complex legal issues into clear and actionable recommendations. He is direct, responsive, and willing to challenge assumptions where appropriate, which helps keep discussions focused on the key issues and avoids unnecessary complexity. He has a strong understanding of the commercial objectives behind a transaction and is effective at balancing legal risk with practical business considerations."
"Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough in his work and research."
"Highly responsive, commercial and pragmatic."
"He has a deep understanding of private equity transactions and is able to identify key commercial and calculation issues that others may overlook, translating them into clear contractual provisions and ensuring that all parties have a common understanding."
"Peerasanti combines strong litigation expertise with commercial pragmatism. He is proactive, accessible, and able to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations for decision-makers. His ability to develop enforcement strategies, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain momentum in complex matters has been a significant strength throughout our engagement."
Rajah & Tann (Thailand) remains a well-regarded firm across core corporate law areas, and its disputes practice and telecommunications and technology prowess also deserve special mention. The firm has a growing business advising fintech, e-commerce and e-payment players, and for many years it has provided regulatory counsel to Google and Facebook in Thailand. The firm is expanding its Bangkok office, which has nearly 60 lawyers at present, and it is actively recruiting specialists for infrastructure matters. The firm’s managing partner Surasak Vajasit is known for his practice in dispute resolution, capital markets, projects, and banking and finance. He is a frequent arbitrator in ICC arbitration proceedings. Deputy managing partner Sui Lin Teoh heads the firm’s M&A and employment practices, while corporate, competition and trade specialist Melisa Uremovic is another respected name and a key contact. The firm’s telecommunications and technology group is led by specialist partner Supawat Srirungruang.
Client feedback
"Reasonable and realistic advice not only from a legal standpoint but also from a business standpoint." – Construction
"Fast services and legal advice for company decision-making." – Construction
"High-level advice on corporate structure for both tax efficiency and compliance." – Corporate and M&A
"Support by a team of lawyers from various disciplines and areas of expertise." – Intellectual property
"Case descriptions and flows." – Labour and employment
"Covers a wide spectrum of practice areas including corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, arbitration, intellectual property, tax, employment, and regulatory compliance." – Labour and employment
"Good communication, good English and responsive." – Labour and employment
"Costs were fair." – Oil and gas
"They cater to clients' needs and are willing and able to give practical advice while not neglecting the legal details of a matter." – Private equity
"Responsive to our demands and proactive in helping us find solutions." – Restructuring and insolvency
Nattarat Boonyatap
"Rich experience in handling FDI in Thailand and a strong combination of accounting and legal knowledge."
Thamolwan Cheewakriengkrai
"Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in tasks, which builds trust and confidence."
Akkaraporn Muangsobha
"Responsive."
Prat Naka
"Good communication."
Ittichai Prasongprasit
"Very good advice based on very good knowledge and communication capability."
Ittichai Prasongprasit and Thamolwan Cheewakriengkrai
"Service-minded, good attitude, and professional in legal matters."
Dussadee Rattanopas
"Good lawyer with practical solutions and good knowledge of law."
Attanit Trisopakul
"Understands the case and gives correct advice."
Surasak Vajasit
"Sharp, practical and experienced."
Thanapat Yaemklin
"Very responsive, answers all questions and concerns, and always tries to find a solution."
Client feedback
"Reasonable and realistic advice not only from a legal standpoint but also from a business standpoint." – Construction
"Fast services and legal advice for company decision-making." – Construction
"High-level advice on corporate structure for both tax efficiency and compliance." – Corporate and M&A
"Support by a team of lawyers from various disciplines and areas of expertise." – Intellectual property
"Case descriptions and flows." – Labour and employment
"Covers a wide spectrum of practice areas including corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, arbitration, intellectual property, tax, employment, and regulatory compliance." – Labour and employment
"Good communication, good English and responsive." – Labour and employment
"Costs were fair." – Oil and gas
"They cater to clients' needs and are willing and able to give practical advice while not neglecting the legal details of a matter." – Private equity
"Responsive to our demands and proactive in helping us find solutions." – Restructuring and insolvency
Nattarat Boonyatap
"Rich experience in handling FDI in Thailand and a strong combination of accounting and legal knowledge."
Thamolwan Cheewakriengkrai
"Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in tasks, which builds trust and confidence."
Akkaraporn Muangsobha
"Responsive."
Prat Naka
"Good communication."
Ittichai Prasongprasit
"Very good advice based on very good knowledge and communication capability."
Ittichai Prasongprasit and Thamolwan Cheewakriengkrai
"Service-minded, good attitude, and professional in legal matters."
Dussadee Rattanopas
"Good lawyer with practical solutions and good knowledge of law."
Attanit Trisopakul
"Understands the case and gives correct advice."
Surasak Vajasit
"Sharp, practical and experienced."
Thanapat Yaemklin
"Very responsive, answers all questions and concerns, and always tries to find a solution."
SRPP is one of the newest high-end law firms, having been established in 2019 by seasoned partners from other well-regarded law firms including Weerawong C&P, Norton Rose Fulbright and Linklaters. The core pillars of the firm are banking and finance, foreign direct investment, corporate and M&A, and restructuring and insolvency. In particular, the firm is known for its sophisticated banking representation, working with domestic and international lenders, borrowers and other clients in domestic and cross-border acquisition finance, project finance, energy, real estate, telecommunications, infrastructure projects and debt restructuring. The firm enjoys alliances with many of the leading international law firms and in the past year bolstered its offering with the hiring of four associates. Founding partner Passawan Navanithikul is a key contact.
