Praised for its ‘unparalleled experience in the energy market’ and ‘in-depth knowledge of project finance’, the team at Allen & Overy (Thailand) Co, Ltd is led by Sarah Wilson, who specialises in project finance transactions in the power and infrastructure sectors. It also counts on the expertise of senior consultant Stephen Jaggs, who works across the power, renewable energy, infrastructure and transport industries. The team works domestically and internationally, offering both English and Thai law advice across the full range of project development and infrastructure transactions, including concession agreements and construction contracts, project financings and M&As. Anchalee Limviriyalers is another key contact in the practice.

Baker McKenzie LLP works domestically and internationally, with a focus on the development and finance of projects, in addition to M&As in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. The team notably stands out for its demonstrable experience advising on EPC matters, and represents both sponsors and lenders in project financing transactions. Practice leader Sawanee Sethsathira focuses on development and finance matters concerning power, petrochemical and infrastructure projects in Thailand, while associate Napas Na Pombejra assists clients in project developments and financing issues, in addition to M&A transactions, in the petrochemical and power sectors. Other key members of the team include Viroj Piyawattanametha and Vit Vatanayothin.

Chandler MHM Limited acts for domestic and international lenders and sponsors on a range of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, including ports, pipelines, roads and rail, in addition to real estate. The team stands out for its work within the energy sector, involving hydro, solar wind and biomass projects across Southeast Asia. Joseph Tisuthiwongse, who specialises in project finance, particularly in the renewable energy sector, jointly leads the team alongside Jessada Sawatdipong, who advises on banking and finance matters, with a focus on major, cross-border energy and natural resources, infrastructure and real estate projects. David Beckstead represents lenders and project sponsors in the oil and gas, mining, renewable energy and manufacturing sectors, and is another key member of the practice.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ‘knowledgeable, reliable and reachable’ team works domestically and internationally, and is collectively led by Edward Koehler, James Bradley and Chumbhot Plangtrakul. Koehler’s expertise covers project developments in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Bradley advises on preparation, negotiation and compliance monitoring relating to power purchase, fuel supply and construction matters. Plangtrakul is noted for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional renewable energy and battery energy storage projects. Counting commercial banks and institutional lenders among its key roster of clients, the practice stand outs for its capability in handling project developments, including cross-border acquisitions and divestitures of traditional and renewable energy.

Linklaters’s projects and energy practice is led by Wanwisar Nakarat, who specialises in project development and financing, in addition to the acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects. It also relies on the expertise of Wilailuk Okanurak, who focuses on the financing and transactional aspects of energy projects. The team’s workload includes the full range of domestic and multi-jurisdictional energy and project-related transactions, such as project financings, acquisitions and developments. Counting Thai public and private companies and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, the practice stands out for its experience advising on renewable energy projects, namely solar and wind energy.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners’ practice, which counts government agencies, private entities and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, is co-led by Weerawong Chittmittrapap, ‘dedicated’ Banphot Kittikinglert, and Jirapat Thammavaranucupt. The team advises on concessions, as well as EPC and O&M construction contracts, and has demonstrable experience across the oil and gas, and power sectors. Chittmittrapap focuses on major infrastructure projects in Thailand, including the the construction of airports, mass transit systems and ports, while Thammavaranucupt acts for clients on PPPs and infrastructure projects.

DFDL Legal & Tax houses a ‘team of experienced lawyers’, collectively led by Audray Souche, Vinay Ahuja, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong. The practice advises on project development and finance matters, in Thailand and across Southeast Asia, in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, from cross-border transactions and EPC contracts to oil and gas supply agreements. Souche is noted for her expertise in regional energy and infrastructure projects, while Ahuja advises clients on project finance issues.

Tilleke & Gibbins assists its roster of domestic and international clients with the contracting, financing and licensing of energy and infrastructure project investments, as well as risk management, protection of innovation and compliance issues. Praised as ‘one of the most experienced and well-connected oil and gas lawyers in Southeast Asia’, Joseph Tomkiewicz jointly leads the team alongside Supasit Boonsanong, who focuses on cross-border energy transactions and is commended as ‘one of the best partners in the practice’. The team has experience in the renewable energy sector, representing clients across solar and wind energy, as well as biomass and hydroelectric projects.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited focuses its work on renewable energy, advising developers on wind, solar and waste to energy power projects. The team provides both English and Thai law advice, and supports clients throughout the entire business lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from corporate structures to construction procurements. The practice is led by Christopher Osborne, who advises on all stages of energy projects, including regulatory issues and site due diligence matters, and Steven Burkill, who is a key contact for renewable energy disputes.

DLA Piper advises local and international banks, investment funds, issuers, borrowers and corporate investors on a broad range of matters, including M&A transactions, in addition to the financing and refinancing of energy projects. Waranon Vanichprapa leads the team and focuses on bank lending transactions, acquisition and project finance mandates, as well as cross-border deals, in the energy sector. The practice also relies on the expertise of Samata Masagee, who is instructed by Thai energy companies on M&As.

The multidisciplinary team at Kudun & Partners advises its roster of clients on a broad range of matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors, from M&As and joint ventures to regulatory compliance and environmental issues. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda, who has experience in infrastructure funds, and Kom Vachiravarakarn, who focuses on energy-related transactions. The team works domestically and internationally across the oil and gas, power production and renewable energy sectors.

Noted for its capability in sustainability-focused projects, Norton Rose Fulbright’s team acts for both lenders and sponsors, and is well-placed to leverage the firm's global footprint to assist on cross-border conventional and renewable energy transactions and projects. Tassanai Kiratisountorn leads the practice and focuses on multi-jurisdictional financings in the energy sector.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited advises on matters concerning electricity and gas transmissions and distribution, in addition to energy-related disputes, joint venture agreements and power station projects. The team is jointly led by Rawat Chomsri, who acts for clients on project investments, and Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, whose experience covers construction and infrastructure mandates, PPPs and regulatory issues.