As one of the largest law firms in Thailand, Baker McKenzie is a household name in the Thai legal market and excels in all transactional matters. The firm is located in Bangkok.  

Focusses/ specialisms   

The firm provides high-quality advice across all practice areas. 

The banking and finance team is experienced in an array of matters, including acquisition financing, project financing, loan facilities, corporate financing and aircraft leasing deals. 

The firm’s renowned capital markets practice stands out, particularly in terms of its derivatives and structured finance work and boasts the largest market share in structured products transactions in Thailand. 

In M&A, the firm focuses on consumer goods, energy and infrastructure, mining, banking and financial services, healthcare, hospitality, industrials and manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. 

The firm has a historically strong projects practice with a key focus on PPPs. 

The firm’s restructuring team advises a wide range of clients such as debtors, creditors, liquidators, government entities and plan administrators. 

Key clients 

Notable clients include Siam Commercial Bank, Krungthai Bank, Kiatnakin Bank, DBS Bank, Bank of Julius Baer, UOB Thai, Goldman Sachs, CP Group, Ananda Development, RATCH Group, Thaioil, Boon Rawd Brewery and IRPC. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Capital markets 

"Baker McKenzie Thailand capital markets’ team has a great reputation in industry. In particular, this team contributes a great effort in dealing with authorities and official members. Not only do they provide a suggestion, but also, they provide an option or solution for us. " 

M&A 

"The Baker McKenzie team has a deep understanding of our business and industry, relevant regulatory issues and key commercial issues. Their advice was sound and insightful."