Firms To Watch: Projects and energy

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Thailand) Limited, the projects and energy team brings experience in assisting clients in the oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice is co-led by Warathorn Wongsawangsiri, Nonnabhat Paiboon and Pariyapol Kamolsilp.
In March 2025, Jirapat and Partners was established in Thailand's legal market by Jirapat Thammavaranucupt, who specialises in advising on projects, energy and finance matters. Wachirawit Ongkhana, who handles PPP work, is a key contact.
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd.'s projects and energy practice in Bangkok was bolstered in September 2025 by the arrival of Supasit Boonsanong, who brings expertise in project finance; Charuwan Charoonchitsathian, an expert in energy law; Carole Schertzinger, who assists with infrastructure matters; and Kobchai Nitungkorn, who handles project development issues.

Projects and energy in Thailand

A&O Shearman

The 'high quality' team at A&O Shearman boasts extensive experience in handling high-value domestic and cross-border projects work. The group routinely advises clients in the renewable energy, transport and natural gas sectors. The 'terrific' Sarah Wilson heads up the practice and garners praise as 'a leader in the project finance field in Thailand'. Anchalee Limviriyalers brings expertise in advising on capital markets deals relating to project financing work. Nonaya Patarkitnirun has a solid track record in assisting with cross-border instructions.

Praxisleiter:

Sarah Wilson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anchalee Limviriyalers; Nonaya Patarakitnirun; Peerajit Chanmolee


Referenzen

‚They match market leading awareness of the latest legal and regulatory developments with commercial pragmatism and a solutions-focused approach.‘

‚Sarah Wilson is a strong communicator.‘

‚The team has deep experience in corporate and project finance across many sectors in Thailand.‘

Kernmandanten

Asian Development Bank


China Datang Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.


Gulf Development Public Company Limited


Gulf Hydropower Holdings Pte. Ltd.


RE Energy Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of GMS Power Public Company Limited and M.D.X. Public Company Limited)


PTT LNG Co., Ltd.


BayWa r.e. Thailand Co., Ltd.


Arun Plus Co., Ltd.


Chevron Asia-Pacific Holdings Limited


International Finance Corporation


Japan International Cooperation Agency


Norfund


The Export-Import Bank of Thailand


Nam Ngum 3 Power Co., Ltd.


Chaleun Sekong Energy Co., Ltd.


EGAT International Co., Ltd.


Nam Theun 1 Power Co., Ltd.


Phonesack Group Limited


Electricity Generating Public Company Limited


EDL Generation Public Company


Baker McKenzie LLP

Under the leadership of Viroj Piyawattanametha, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s team is well known for acting on a wide range of high-value project matters in Thailand. Vit Vatanayothin specialises in banking and finance law and has experience acting on renewable energy projects, and Piyawattanametha is equally adept at assisting renewable energy clients with project finance cases, often involving cross-border transactions. Napas Na Pombejra focuses on project developments, financings, and M&A deals in the power, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors. Chavapol Akkaravoranun is a key contact for complex infrastructure projects in the transport sector. Sawanee Sethsathira retired from practice in June 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Viroj Piyawattanametha


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tatcha Thumpramoth; Hongrat Jungwanitcha; Vit Vatanayothin; Napas Na Pombejra; Chavapol Akkaravoranun


Referenzen

‚The project and energy team is always eager to reach out.‘

‚Their experience is clear in how they address every issue with precision and guide us to the most effective outcome.’

‘The team has expertise and a strong understanding of the industry.’

Kernmandanten

RATCH Group


PTT Group and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies


Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF)


Super Energy Public Company Limited


EGAT International


Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited


B.Grimm Power Limited and Amata B. Grimm Power


Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited


Energy Absolute Public Company Limited


KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited


United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited


Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited


Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited


Export-Import Bank of Thailand


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited (GULF) on a $820m loan for financing the construction of 12 renewable energy projects in Thailand.
  • Advised the client and sponsors on the project financing for the construction of a PLA Power Plant in Thailand.
  • Advising the client on the development and financing of a 9.9 MW waste-to-energy power project.

Chandler Mori Hamada Limited

Chandler Mori Hamada Limited‘s practice garners praise for ‘its combination of deep legal expertise and strong commercial insight, offering tailored, strategic advice across industries’. The team stands out for its ‘strategic foresight and ability to navigate high-stakes issues with confidence and calm’. The group is regularly instructed in large-scale project finance matters, with Sarunporn Chaianant often assisting energy, infrastructure and real estate sector companies with financing issues. Practice co-head Jessada Sawatdipong advises on energy and natural resources, infrastructure and real estate projects, and practice co-head Joseph Tisuthiwongse handles domestic and multi-jurisdictional M&A deals, project finance and acquisition finance mandates. Tip-apa Limvichai has a solid track record in advising on transactional work.

Praxisleiter:

Joseph Tisuthiwongse; Jessada Sawatdipong


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tip-apa Limvichai; Sarunporn Chaianant


Referenzen

‚Clients value the team’s responsiveness, partner-led service, and ability to handle complex, cross-border matters efficiently.‘

‚The individuals stand out for their exceptional legal acumen, integrity, and dedication to client success. What sets the team apart is their collaborative mindset, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to understanding each client’s specific needs. The team shows a rare blend of legal excellence and accessibility, which clients deeply appreciate.‘

Kernmandanten

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited


Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited


BCPG Public Company Limited


Export-Import Bank of Thailand


Government Savings Bank


Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited


Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited


KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited


Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited


Levanta Renewables (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Levanta Renewables with loan financing to acquire a 90% stake in a 139.4MW solar project portfolio in Thailand from Super Energy Corporation Public Co. Ltd.
  • Advising the client on the long term limited-recourse project financing of industrial waste-to-energy power projects.
  • Assisted a client with matters concerning the Orange Line Mass Transit Project.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP stands out for its strong track record in handling a broad range of large-scale, high-value project development and finance matters and transactional work. Edward Koehler is very experienced in advising on project transactions, and James Bradley specialises in energy sector project work. Chumbhot Plangtrakul stands out for 'his deep understanding of complex project structures' and often assists with energy and infrastructure-related cross-border M&A deals; the three lawyers collectively head the practice. Other key practitioners include Sudarat Siriviriyakul and Chartthai Sutthapas, both noted for their strength in finance-related cases.

Praxisleiter:

Edward Koehler; James Bradley; Chumbhot Plangtrakul


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sudarat Siriviriyakul; Thaphanut Vimolkej; Jitranut Narkmai; Chartthai Sutthapas


Referenzen

Chumbhot Plangtrakul and his team have provided outstanding support.‘

Their team consistently delivers high-quality counsel with clarity, responsiveness, and deep sector expertise. Their ability to anticipate legal risks and support negotiations with precision has been invaluable.

Chumbhot Plangtrakul consistently demonstrates exceptional clarity, responsiveness, and strategic foresight. His professionalism and integrity has been invaluable.‘

Kernmandanten

Asian Development Bank


Banpu Public Company Limited


BAY GROUP HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.


CG Capital Advisory Limited


Constant Energy Management Services Ltd.


DEG-DEUTSCHE INVESTITIONS-UND ENTWICKLUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH


GNPower Group Companies


Electricity Generating Public Company Limited


Energy Absolute PLC


Impact Energy Asia Development Limited / |Monsoon Wind Power Co., Ltd.


Leader Energy Group Sdn. Bhd.


Modern Energy Management


Power Partners Ltd. Co. and AC Energy Holdings, Inc.


Printpack Inc.


PTL Holding Company Limited


Quezon Power (Philippines), Limited Co.


ResponsAbility Investments AG


San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Co.


Thanaleng Dry Port Sole Co., Ltd.


United Overseas Bank (Thai) PCL


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting Electricity Generating Public Company Limited with its re-entry into the Indonesian infrastructure and utility market via an investment in newly issued shares.
  • Acted for the client on the acquisition of a controlling interest in a large potash mine in northern Thailand.
  • Advised Constant Energy on a refinancing for its portfolio of solar rooftop projects.

Linklaters

The team at Linklaters is led by Wanwisar Nakarat, who has an excellent reputation for advising on EEC projects and M&A deals in the projects arena. The group's workload also includes acting as counsel to lenders on financing construction development projects and waste-to-energy projects, as well as assisting across the life cycle of power plant projects. Piyada Kittisuwan has experience assisting with project, real estate and acquisition finance mandates. Wilailuk Okanurak is well known for advising on domestic and multi-jurisdictional projects.

Praxisleiter:

Wanwisar Nakarat


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wilailuk Okanurak; Pranisa Chinkulkitniwat; Piyada Kittisuwan


Referenzen

‚Piyada Kittisuwan delivers thorough and timely advice.‘

‚Linklaters has extensive experience.‘

Kernmandanten

Asia Era One Co., Ltd.


Bangkok Bank Plc.


Bank of America


BlackRock Financial Management Inc


Charoen Pokphand Group


Chevron


Credit Suisse


Dow Chemical


GHECO-One Co., Ltd.


Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited


Global Renewable Power Company Limited


Gulf Energy Development Plc.


Gunkul Public Company Limited


Italian-Thai Development Plc.


KASIKORNBANK Plc.


Krung Thai Bank Plc.


Krung Thai Asset Management Plc.


Mitsui & Co.


Morgan Stanley


Phatra Securities


PTT Global Chemical Plc.


PTT Exploration and Production Plc.


RATCH Group Public Company Limited


Standard Chartered Bank


UBS AG


Thaicom Public Company Limited


Thai Oil Public Company Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited as lender in relation to the financing of the development of mining construction and potash and salt processing plants.
  • Acting as counsel to a syndicate of lenders regarding a project financing for a portfolio of waste-to-energy projects.

DFDL Legal & Tax

DFDL Legal & Tax‘s team is very experienced in assisting clients from a wide range of sectors with project finance and development matters. Nipaporn Supha-utchaichanPaul Volodarsky, Audray Souche, David Doran, and Walanchathas Sanguanwong collectively head the practice. Souche brings extensive expertise in advising on foreign investments, often involving energy, infrastructure and mining projects in Southeast Asia, while Sanguanwong's workload includes assisting with energy-related acquisitions. Doran acts for developers and lenders in prominent energy projects, as well as advising on cross-border M&A transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Audray Souche; David Doran; Walanchathas Sanguanwong; Nipaporn Supha-utchaichan; Paul Volodarsky


Kernmandanten

Clifford Capital and Pentagreen Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising on a $30m secured green loan, jointly provided by Clifford Capital and Pentagreen Capital to BECIS, for financing the construction of sustainable bioenergy projects across Southeast Asia and India.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is well known for its strong track record in assisting clients with project finance matters. The group is adept at handling domestic and cross-border mandates, and practice head Waranon Vanichprapa has expertise in advising sponsors, lenders, borrowers and investors on refinancings and investments. Samata Masagee brings experience in handling corporate and M&A work.

Praxisleiter:

Waranon Vanichprapa


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Samata Masagee; Pattadon Tejapaibul


Kernmandanten

BCPG Public Company Limited


TISCO Bank Public Company Limited


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Bangkok Branch


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented a client in the acquisition of a 100% stake in three solar power companies from Green Tech Venture Public Company Limited.
  • Advised the client on a THB 5.45bn loan to 3BB Internet Infrastructure fund.
  • Assisted a client with a RMB 710m project finance matter.

Kudun & Partners

The team at Kudun & Partners has a solid track record in assisting with the development of energy projects, contractual matters and compliance issues. The practice is co-led by capital markets and securities expert Kudun Sukhumananda and the 'outstanding' Chai Lertvittayachaikul, who focuses on corporate and M&A and project development work.

Praxisleiter:

Kudun Sukhumananda; Chai Lertvittayachaikul


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Yanin Sirilak; Somboon Sangrungjang


Referenzen

‚Their team combines deep expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, anticipating challenges and keeping deals on track.‘

‚Chai Lertvittayachaikul’s ability to manage complexity and push deals forward is outstanding.‘

‚Chai Lertvittayachaikul is known for his unwavering dedication and consistently outstanding performance. He is the kind of partner you want in your corner. He is the personification of hard work, skill, and dedication.‘

Kernmandanten

B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited


Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation (ARECO)


BG Energy Solution


B. Grimm Power Korea Limited


Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited


Tha Chang Industry Group


Siam Premier International Law Office Limited

Siam Premier International Law Office Limited is routinely instructed in project finance, transactions and disputes in the energy sector. Aviation and energy projects are prominent in Rawat Chomsri's workload, while Chatchavej Chitvarakorn advises multinational corporations on PPP matters, transactions and development projects. Somchai Yungkarn is highly regarded for his expertise in litigation. The trio collectively head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Rawat Chomsri; Chatchavej Chitvarakorn; Somchai Yungkarn


Kernmandanten

The Port Authority of Thailand


Electricity Generating Authority Thailand


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a state-owned enterprise on the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal project in Rayong as part of the government plan to develop a regional LNG trade hub.
  • Advising a Thai government authority on two ongoing highways projects in connection with the Public-Private Partnership Act.

TTT+Partners

The practice at TTT+Partners has M&A, projects and energy expert Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt at the helm, who is very experienced in handling energy and petrochemical matters. Other key practitioners to note are Parithat Chamnongsilp and Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul, who are well versed in assisting with corporate and M&A cases. Jirapat Thammavaranucupt left the firm in February 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Parithat Chamnongsilp; Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul


Kernmandanten

PTT PLC


PTT Global Chemical PLC


Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC)


China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (Thailand) Co., Ltd


Energy Absolute Public Company Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised PTT PLC on a petrochemical and petroleum-focused transaction.
  • Advised PTT Global Chemical PLC on oil and gas trading matters.
  • Advised Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) on the THB 1.275bn restructuring of its renewable energy business, involving the acquisition by its subsidiary, Global Renewable Synergy Co., Ltd.

Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited

In Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited‘s Bangkok office, corporate law expert Sonya Kalnin is well versed in advising on energy and infrastructure matters, including corporate transactions, and Ratthakarn Boonnua is a key contact for handling disputes in the renewable energy space. The practice is co-led by Linh Doan, who divides her time between the Hanoi and Hong Kong offices, and Singapore-based Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi and Merrick White.

Praxisleiter:

Linh Doan; Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi; Merrick White


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sonya Kalnin; Ratthakarn Boonnua


Kernmandanten

Wind Energy Holding (WEH)


Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited


Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners

The offering at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners is well-placed to assist with PPP projects and development matters. The group has been kept busy acting for clients in the oil and gas sector, as well as advising on power project mandates. At the helm of the practice are Weerawong Chittmittrapap, Banphot Kittikinglert and Peerapat Kumpayorm, who focuses on infrastructure transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Weerawong Chittmittrapap; Banphot Kittikinglert; Peerapat Kumpayorm


Kernmandanten

Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EECO)


Port Authority of Thailand (PAT)


Department of Highways (DOH)