Nishimura & Asahi merged with domestic law firm Chavalit Law Group in December 2019 as part of its global expansion and the transition remains in progress. The new firm, SCL Nishimura, will marry the Japanese powerhouse’s client base with Chavalit Law’s highly-regarded local expertise. The Thai entity was best known for its dispute resolution and corporate practices, but it does also have quality offerings in banking, capital markets, IP, projects, real estate and tax. Respected managing partner Chavalit Uttasart heads up the hybrid firm alongside seven other partners.
Corporate and M&A
Work highlights
Represented American industrials manufacturer CoorsTek on setting up a new factory in Thailand, an investment valued at $500 million.
Acted for PP Prime, a Thai manufacturer and distributor of aquatic animal feed, on its $74 million acquisition of several geothermal power plants in Japan.
Advised Thai independent power producer, Charoen Energy and Water Asia on its investment in new biomass power projects in Japan.
Key clients
Bangchak Corporation, BCPG, Infra Daya Energia, Showa Denko
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Successfully represented Minor International in connection with an insurance dispute against an insurance provider, where the Supreme Court reversed an earlier ruling on damage claims from the 2010 Thai political protests.
Acted for Brand’s Suntory International in connection with claims relating to an unlawful tax assessment over withholding tax.
Key clients
BMT Pacific, Intel Corporation, Siam Makro, TMB Bank
Energy
Work highlights
Advising Indonesian oil and gas company MedcoEnergi in connection with obtaining $300 million oil entitlement financing by sponsor Bangkok Bank, which will be provided to the client’s SPV.
Represented Thai solar power plant and listed company BCPG on its acquisition of SunEdison’s solar projects in Japan, as well as the platform for the solar businesses.
Key clients
Bangchak Corporation, Chow Energy, Sermsang Power Corporation
