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A&O in Thailand 3
partners
30+
lawyers (including partners)
15+
years’ local experience in Thailand
15
Tier #1 ASEAN rankings Chambers Asia 2014
Allen & Overy in Thailand is well known for its in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Thai business and regulatory environment. With more than 15 years’ experience in the market and a first-class team of international and Thai lawyers, we are one of very few international firms providing a ‘one-stop shop’ for domestic and cross-border offerings. This is why some of the world’s most prominent corporations choose A&O for their transactions in Thailand. Our team in Bangkok was named as “Thailand Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Asia Awards 2013. Our Bangkok office is an integral part of our wider ASEAN network of six offices*, where we offer local law capability in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia, in addition to Thailand. Beyond these office locations, our Bangkok team has extensive experience in the emerging markets of Myanmar (with our office in Yangon), Laos and Cambodia, where we have been involved in numerous pioneering transactions over many years.
Southeast Asia Law Firm of the Year ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2014
M&A Team of the Year IFLR Asia Awards 2014
Best Project Finance Law Firm
Energy & Resources Law Firm of the Year ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2014
Emerging Markets Law Firm of the Year ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2014
The Asset Triple A Regional Awards 2014
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* Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta (via exclusive association with Ginting & Reksodiputro), Yangon
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Our experience M&A
TUF
Advising Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited on its USD1.51 billion acquisition of Bumble Bee Seafoods from private equity firm, Lion Capital.
Navis
Advising Navis Capital and its co-investors on the acquisition of a stake in Nitipon International Group Co., Ltd. (NIG) from its founder. Nitipon Group is one of the largest operators of aesthetic clinics in Thailand, operating in more than 140 branches nationwide.
BTMU
Advising the Bank of TokyoMitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. on its USD5.3bn purchase of a majority stake in the Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited – the largest acquisition by a Japanese bank in Asia to date. Awarded Best Thailand Deal, FinanceAsia Awards 2013.
“A very safe pair of hands when it comes to corporate and M&A work.” Asia Pacific Legal 500, Corporate/M&A (Thailand), 2014
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Best Thailand Deal: BTMU USD5.3bn purchase of a majority stake in Bank of Ayudhya FinanceAsia Awards 2013
“They understand the realities behind the letter of the law.” Chambers Asia, Corporate/M&A (Thailand), 2014
Banking & Finance
ADB
Advising the Asian Development Bank on a USD100 million credit facility for Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd. (Yoma), which will establish ongoing investment by Yoma in connectivity projects in Myanmar in a number of sectors, including telecommunications, transportation, logistics and education.
KBank and CIMB Thai
Advising Kasikornbank Public Company Limited and CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited on a THB3.4bn term loan facility for the purpose of E for L Aim’s acquisition of a 60% stake in the Wuttisak Clinic business.
Goldman Sachs and other lenders
Advising Goldman Sachs and other lenders and underwriters on the Initial Public Offering of 21,850,000 ordinary shares in Nord Anglia Education Inc and a USD515m term loan and a USD75m revolving loan and credit guarantee for Nord Anglia Education Finance LLC.
Capital Markets
PTTEP Hybrid Bond
Acting for Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, the initial purchasers, on the offering of USD1,000,000,000 subordinated perpetual securities by PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited in reliance on Regulation S and Rule 144A of the US Securities Act. Awarded Best Investment Grade Bond, FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2014.
Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund Acting as Thai counsel to Bualuang Securities and Morgan Stanley as Joint Global Coordinators and BBL Asset Management Company as management company in connection with the establishment and listing of the Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (the SET).
“Always a go-to choice for international banks.” Chambers Asia, Banking & Finance (Thailand), 2014
TICON Industrial Growth Leasehold Property Fund Acting as Thai and international counsel to Barclays Bank and CIMB Securities (Singapore), as joint international bookrunner, and CIMB Thai Bank as domestic underwriter in connection with the initial public offering within Thailand and outside of Thailand under Regulation S of the US Securities Act and the listing of the fund on the SET.
“They are our go-to firm for capital markets.” Chambers Asia, Capital Markets (Thailand), 2015
“Second to none capital markets experience.” Asia Pacific Legal 500, Capital Markets (Thailand), 2014
Project Finance
Nam Ngiep 1
Advising Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company Limited, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., EGAT International Company Limited and Lao Holding State Enterprise on all aspects of the development, financing and construction of the USD916m 290MW Nam Ngiep 1 cross-border hydropower project located in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Awarded Asia-Pacific Hydroelectric Deal of the Year, IJGlobal Asia Pacific Awards 2014.
Myingyan IPP
Advising International Finance Corporation as bid coordinator for the Myingyan IPP project, the first power project to be procured through an international standard bidding process in Myanmar since the country’s economic re-opening.
Houay Ho
Advised CA-CIB and SMBC on the refinancing of the 150MW Houay Ho cross-border hydropower project located in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Dispute Resolution
An international retail company
An international retail company on two complaints filed to the Trade Competition Commission and the civil court accusing the company of using unfair practices in the launch of its marketing campaigns.
An international bank
An international bank in bringing a contractual claim against a state owned enterprise under structured derivative transactions.
AIS and DTAC
Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in its arbitration dispute with TOT, a Thai state enterprise, on whether AIS’s mobile number portability service is deemed as a breach of the concession agreement.
“‘Highly competent’ team.” Asia Pacific Legal 500, Dispute Resolution (Thailand) 2015
“They have done a huge number of deals and know the law and precedents very well.” Chambers Asia, Projects (Thailand), 2014
“Highly responsive and experienced in the power sector.” Chambers Asia, Projects & Energy (Thailand) 2015
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