Jirapat Thammavaranucupt, who is experienced handling projects and infrastructure matters pertinent to the aviation and broader transport sectors, established Jirapat and Partners in January 2025.

The practice at Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited was bolstered in November 2024 with the arrivals of disputes practitioner Ittirote Klinboon, and maritime and shipping specialists Rawi Meckvichai  and Toon Thanakham, from Chandler Mori Hamada Limited.

The group at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is well regarded for its ability to assist its extensive roster of clients with all aspects of aviation and airline operations. Assisting with cross-border aviation matters for international clients, particularly Australian, is a key area of specialism for the team. Alan Polivnick has expertise handling contentious and non-contentious aviation cases, from advising on complex ESG and sustainability issues, to advising on e-commerce, finance, restructuring and M&A matters, amongst others. Polivnick also has noteworthy experience acting on high-stakes disputes. London-based Jim Bell oversees the offering.

Baker McKenzie LLP's offering is well placed to advise its portfolio of clients, the list of which features well-known automotive companies and airlines, on regulatory and transactional issues, in addition to commercial disputes. Transactional work includes advising on high-value sales and acquisitions, leases and negotiations. Suriyong Tungsuwan spearheads the team alongside Sawanee Sethsathira, who is experienced in the petrochemical, energy and infrastructure industry sectors in particular, and Viroj Piyawattanametha, who leads on key infrastructure deals. Project financing is a noteworthy area of expertise for Chavapol Akkaravoranun.

The ‘outstanding’ cohort at Tilleke & Gibbins is well equipped to assist its clients with high-value matters across the aviation and shipping sectors, from advising on complex cross-border lease agreements to company reorganisations. John Frangos is experienced in handling cross-jurisdictional as well as domestic cases, including transactions and disputes relating to the aviation sector in particular. Santhapat Periera has expertise advising on aviation transactions, including acquisitions, financings, and lease negotiations. The pair co-head the practice alongside Noppramart Thammateeradaycho.

Chandler Mori Hamada Limited is able to assist its clients with the remit of transactional transport matters, particularly in aviation and shipping, including in relation to portfolio acquisitions, sales, lease agreements, and due diligence. Joseph Tisuthiwongse, who harnesses expertise in banking and projects work, leads the offering alongside project finance, infrastructure and real estate projects specialist Jessada Sawatdipong, and Pranat Laohapairoj, who handles corporate transactions. Chotiwut Sukpradub is also noteworthy.

JTJB International Lawyers Co Ltd is experienced in assisting its growing client list in the range of corporate and logistics-related transport matters, with noteworthy capabilities in shipping in particular. Sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures and shipping negotiations regarding vessel arrest and release are examples of matters that feature in the team’s workload. The practice is led by transport and disputes specialist Naiyachon Tathong.