THAILAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, Chumpicha Vivitasevi, Pratumporn Somboonpoonpol and Threenuch Semaming, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd
Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd is one of Thailand’s largest independent law firms, with over 100 legal professionals dedicated to delivering com - mercially focused, solutions-driven legal services. Established in 2009 following its transition from White & Case LLP’s Bangkok office, the firm has earned a strong reputation for deal structuring, problem-solv - ing and regulatory expertise. The firm advises promi - nent Thai and international corporations, financial institutions, government agencies and investors on complex legal matters in Thailand, Southeast Asia and beyond. The corporate M&A practice is a mar -
ket leader in Thailand, representing buyers, sellers, lenders and financial intermediaries in both domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and divestments. The firm supports clients across various industries, including listed companies and private equity firms, offering strategic guidance on acquisition financing, regulatory compli - ance, competition law and cross-border structuring. With extensive experience in deal execution, the firm spearheads complex transactions to deliver suc - cessful outcomes for its clients.
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Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat is a senior partner at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd. He leads the mergers and acquisitions practice group and the banking and finance practice group. Sunyaluck has over 20 years
Pratumporn Somboonpoonpol is a partner in the corporate governance practice at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd with extensive experience advising on laws and regulations relating to public
of experience advising major corporations, banks, real estate companies and investment companies on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing in domestic and cross-border transactions throughout Southeast Asia. He has been recognised as a recommended lawyer by Chambers and Partners, among other major legal directories. Several of his deals have been awarded Deal of the Year by the In-House Community.
companies in Thailand. She advises clients in a wide range of industries, including the energy, financial services, medical, real estate and telecommunications sectors. She has contributed to and been featured in various publications concerning public companies and capital markets transactions in Thailand.
Threenuch Semaming is an associate in the mergers and acquisitions practice group at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd. She specialises in M&A transactions and corporate structuring across a wide
Chumpicha Vivitasevi is a partner in the competition and antitrust practice at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners Ltd. With extensive experience, she advises both domestic and international clients on merger
range of industries, including real estate and energy. She advises both domestic and international clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, with experience spanning corporate law, data protection and privacy and foreign direct investment matters.
control, abuse of dominance and unfair trade practices. She serves as a trusted partner to key clients across diverse industries, including consumer products, retail, telecommunications, logistics and digital platforms. Recognised as a Band 1 practitioner by Chambers and Partners, she has played a key role in shaping competition law in Thailand, contributing to legislative developments and lecturing at renowned law faculties at leading universities in Thailand.
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