Praised for its capability ‘to professionally manage complex transactions and provide solutions to clients’, Allen & Overy (Thailand) Co, Ltd’s capital markets team is led by managing partner Suparerk Auychai, who advises on capital markets transactions across the oil and gas, financial services and consumer retail sectors, and Sarah Wilson. Working domestically and internationally, the practice covers the full spectrum of equity and equity-linked mandates, including IPOs, secondary offerings and block trades, as well as convertible and exchangeable bonds, corporate governance and compliance issues. Counsel Doungporn Prasertsomsuk’s ‘extensive knowledge and experience’ shines through when advising on debt capital market transactions, while Noparat Kaewsringarm is noted for her expertise in IPOs, rights offerings, private placements and block trades.

Baker McKenzie LLP’s capital markets team is collectively led by Komkrit Kietduriyakul, Viroj Piyawattanametha, Theppachol Kosol, Primyadar Duangrat and Benja Supannakul, and has demonstrable experience across the full spectrum of domestic and multi-jurisdictional capital markets mandates, including derivatives and debt capital markets transactions, as well as digital assets-related matters in Thailand. The practice stands out for its capability in handling high-end IPOs, in accordance with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Both Kietduriyakul and Supannakul are noted for their expertise in derivatives transactions, while Piyawattanametha advises on debt capital markets matters and Kosol focuses on equity capital markets, infrastructure funds and debt restructurings. Duangrat acts for clients in securities transactions and associate Pukkapol Khuntamanee is another key member of the team.

The ‘outstanding’ capital markets team at Linklaters advises on the full gamut of capital markets matters, with experience in high-end debt and equity capital market transactions, and is well-placed to collaborate with the firm’s offices worldwide to advise on mandates concerning Regulation S and Rule 144A. Wilailuk Okanurak, who is noted for her expertise in IPOs, rights offerings, placements of shares and sales of shareholding, jointly leads the practice alongside Pornpan Chayasuntorn, who focuses on equity-linked transactions with combined elements of domestic and international offerings, as well as public M&As and takeovers. Paveen Khiewvichit, who has knowledge of securities-related regulations, is another key member of the team.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited’s capital markets team handles a broad range of matters, including capital raisings, secondary offerings and corporate finance work. Kulkanist Khamsirivatchara, who acts for issuers on securities offerings and stock exchange mandates, leads the practice alongside Linda Osathaworanan, who advises on IPOs and regulatory compliance issues, and Saithip Mansri.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ ‘dynamic’ team acts for domestic and international clients on the issuance of funds, debt and equity securities, among other financial instruments, as well as advising on IPO due diligence and primary and secondary listings on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Kobkit Thienpreecha, who advises on IPOs, is a key member of the team alongside Santhapat Periera, who acts for investment funds, asset management companies and financial institutions on the provision of financial instruments. The practice was bolstered by the arrival of Yaowarote Klinboon in January 2023 who has assumed the mantle of team head.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners acts for issuers, underwriters, security trustees, investors and corporate trustees on debt and equity capital markets transactions, as well as derivative offerings. The practice also advises domestic public companies, financial institutions and government entities on international securities transactions, in addition to the issuance of Thai financial instruments. Team leader Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt is noted for her expertise in IPOs, while Trinuch Chuenchomlada acts for issuers and underwriters on domestic and cross-border equity and debt instruments. Weerawong Chittmittrapap and Wittaya Kaewkungsadan are key contacts in the group.

The ‘experienced team’ at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises clients across the energy, financial services, transport and technology sectors on IPOs, rights offerings, warrant issues and bond offerings. Stephen Bennett, who focuses on securities transactions and bond issues, leads the practice. Key clients include JPMorgan Securities (Thailand), Top Glove Corporation and Krungthai Zmico Securities, among others.

Kudun & Partners’ capital markets team is led by founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda, who has experience advising both Thai and international clients on the acquisition and disposal of equity interest in publicly listed companies, and Kom Vachiravarakarn, whose expertise covers IPOs, debt offerings and takeovers. The practice is noted for its experience in working with Thai regulatory bodies and government agencies on securities and regulatory mandates, and has expertise across the energy, telecoms and technology, manufacturing and real estate sectors.

Praised for its ‘experience in domestic and international capital markets deals’, the team at The Capital Law Office Limited is collectively led by Chatri Trakulmanenate, Paradorn Leosakul, who is commended for his ‘excellent negotiation skills’, Patraporn Milindasuta and Haruethai Boonklomjit. The practice acts for issuers and underwriters on matters concerning the issuance of equity, equity-linked products, debt instruments and derivatives transactions. Both Trakulmanenate and Leosakul advise on the public offerings of equity and debt instruments under Rule 144A.