Chandler MHM

The firm hired energy and natural resources specialist partner Joseph Tisuthiwongse and senior associate Teerin Vanikieti from Clifford Chance, and has expanded its capital markets and REITs practice with the hiring of two senior lawyers from Charin Associates. A litigation lawyer was also added to its dispute resolution team from Price Sanond. The firm is a clear leader in energy and infrastructure projects.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised BCPG, one of Thailand’s and Southeast Asia’s largest renewable energy producers, on a $376 million cross-border syndicated financing from leading financial institutions for the acquisition of geothermal assets in Indonesia.

Advised Mizuho Bank and Standard Chartered Bank as the lenders on the $1.95 billion financing to Thai Beverage to support the controlling stake acquisition of Sabeco Brewery.

Key clients

ASEAN Potash Chaiyaphum, Bangkok Bank, Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Krung Thai Bank, Kasikorn Bank, The Siam Commercial Bank, TISCO Bank, TMB Bank, UOB (Thailand)

Construction

Work highlights

Acted for a major Japanese developer on the cross-border investment through a share acquisition in six premier real estate developments in Bangkok valued at $500 million.

Corporate and M&A 

Work highlights

Represented Hitachi Chemical on the acquisition of a majority share in Thai Storage Battery.

Key clients

Tokyo Tatemono Asia

Client feedback

“The firm helped me a lot on the deal such as checking the project documents, security documents and also negotiating terms and conditions to mitigate and protect the risk for my bank. I really appreciated that they were my legal advisers.” - Corporate and M&A

“Generally speaking, I am satisfied with the excellent service.” - Banking and finance

“Real estate lawyers take quick action and are flexible.” - Corporate and M&A

“I really appreciated her a lot. She helped me any time I needed solutions and had to consult on the problem. Her knowledge is quite excellent. She understood my deal and responded quickly.” - Khun Supattra Sathapornnanon

“Demonstrated professionalism, commitment and knowledge.” - Pranat Laohapairoj

“He listens to what the clients insist on.” - Seiji Akimoto

“Very diligent and supportive.” - Susumu Hanawa