Baker McKenzie LLP houses ‘a team of experts in real estate’ and counts development projects, property and hotel acquisitions, property funds and REITs in its workload, as well as advising on regulatory issues, such as town planning and building control laws. The team is led by Sorachon Boonsong, who stands out for his experience in assisting domestic and international clients with real estate M&A transactions, REITs, greenfield and brown field developments, and leases, while Duangkamon Amkaew, who is praised as ‘professional, smart and diligent’, advises on cross-border hotel acquisitions. Wittaya Luengsukcharoen acts for clients on the management and expansion of their real estate portfolio, in addition to acquisitions and disposals.

Working domestically and internationally, DLA Piper handles the full gamut of real estate transactions, from acquisitions, divestments and due diligence to structuring, land use, facilities management and leasing matters, among others. Counting local and foreign investors, developers, property owners and operators among its key roster of clients, the practice is noted for its expertise in the hospitality and leisure sectors, advising on project developments, contractual agreements, franchising and management agreements. The team is headed by Dusadee Jittasaiyapan, who has experience across the full range of real estate transactions and project developments in Thailand, including retail, hotel, infrastructure and energy projects. It also counts on the expertise of Supranee Arjjit, who focuses on commercial real estate transactions.

Noted for its expertise in the hospitality sector, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd. advises on hotel and resort development projects, as well as industrial acquisitions, construction loans and financing matters, real estate workouts and restructurings. Counting multinational corporations, institutional investors, private equity funds, SMEs and entrepreneurs among its key list of clients, the team is led by Robert H. Schuler, who has demonstrable experience in hotel and resort developments, F&B and lifestyle matters, residential developments, project restructurings, in addition to agricultural and recreational development projects. Ittinant Suwanjutha, who advises on real estate M&A transactions, is another key contact.

Linklaters advises its roster of clients throughout the entire lifecycle of project developments, from negotiating with government bodies to advising on land acquisition and construction financing issues, as well as drafting contracts for property management. Pichitpon Eammongkolchai, who focuses on real estate M&As and financing matters, jointly leads the team alongside Wanwisar Nakarat, who works with real estate developers in the market. Key clients include Kasikornbank and Bangkok Bank, among others.

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited’s team is led by Praphan Phichaiwatkomol and Chatchavej Chitvarakorn, who has experience advising clients on real property and construction matters, as well as PPS and regulatory issues. It also relies on the expertise of senior associate Ajjima Kanokmaneechotikul, who acts for hotels on share and asset acquisitions, property developments of resorts, hotels and mixed-use properties, in addition to leasing transactions in Thailand. The team acts for domestic and international investors and property developers, advising on a broad range of matters, including those relating to acquisitions and disposals of real property, construction permits and environmental law issues.

With demonstrable experience across the manufacturing and hospitality sectors, Tilleke & Gibbins’ property team advises domestic and international clients on a range of matters, from commercial and residential development projects, land acquisitions and leasing arrangements to EPC agreements and construction disputes. Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn, who specialises in property acquisitions, lease agreements and real estate development projects, jointly leads the team alongside Cynthia M. Pornavalai, who acts for hospitality and tourism companies, investment firms, developers and manufacturers on a range of real estate transactions. Key clients include Ananda Development, PTT Tank Terminal and Fabrinet, among others.

The real estate practice at BH2I standouts for its expertise in the hospitality sector and advises on the structuring of high-end, multi-use hospitality developments, with experience across the Asia Pacific region. Founder and managing partner Benjamin Hirasawa, who splits his time between the firm’s Bangkok and Singapore offices, leads the practice and handles private equity financings, joint ventures and cross-border M&As in the real estate sector. According to one client, Hirasawa’s ‘vast and in-depth knowledge of and experience in the APAC hospitality industry is unmatched’.

Chandler MHM Limited’s real estate practice is jointly led by Tananan Thammakiat, who advises on REITs and M&A transactions, and ‘detailed orientated’ Susumu Hanawa, who focuses cross-border transactions involving Indonesia and Vietnam, in addition to real estate funds and finance matters. The ‘impressive, knowledgeable and responsive’ team advises on various aspects of property investments, including project developments, acquisitions, as well as the disposition and financing of existing properties. Key clients include local and overseas investors, particularly leading Japanese property developers.

Counting multinational real estate developers, private equity funds and high-net-worth individuals among its key roster of clients, DFDL Legal & Tax focuses on matters concerning commercial and industrial properties, warehousing, hospitality, residential housing and mixed-used projects. The team, which is collectively led by Audray Souche, Guillaume Massin, Vinay Ahuja, Nipaporn Supha-Utchaichan, Kraisorn Rueangkul and Walanchathas Sanguanwong, advises foreign investors on Thai real estate investments. Souche handles cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, while Massin acts for international investment groups, banks, private equity funds and local investors in the agriculture, retail and construction sectors.

Kudun & Partners’ workload includes a broad range of real estate transactions, from acquisitions and joint ventures t0 infrastructure funds and REITs, as well as IPOs, and counts investors, developers, operators and financiers among its key roster of clients. The practice also advises hotel and resort entities on the management of Hotel Management Agreements. Founding partner Kudun Sukhumananda, who acts for clients on REITs, leads the team alongside Troy Schooneman, who focuses on real estate development projects, and Peerasanti Somritutai, who handles financing matters.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited’s multidisciplinary practice advises on domestic real estate investments and cross-border transactions, in addition to representing clients in construction and engineering disputes across a range of industries, including the energy sector. Christopher Osborne leads the team and handles due diligence issues relating to energy projects and construction developments, while Kay Kian Tan focuses on construction disputes. Senior associate Lyle Andrews is another key contact in the group.

Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners advises on the acquisition, development and construction of real estate assets, in addition to matters concerning land use rights and mortgage registrations, hotel projects and licensing arrangements. Key clients include developers, owners, private and institutional investors, as well as lenders, among others. The team is led by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, who focuses on domestic and cross-border real estate M&A transactions, while counsel Chusak Suwanpuchai handles land and construction mandates.