Founded in 1990, independent law firm
Siam Premier International Law Office is a well-known name in the Thai market for high-quality corporate and M&A work. The firm maintains its offices in Bangkok.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm works on domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A transactions for clients such as buyers, sellers and targets. The firm has experience in sectors such as automotive, aviation, food & beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, insurance, mining, energy, real estate, logistics, technology and telecommunications.
Key clients
Key clients include Krungthai Bank.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
In banking, the team was busy with financing and refinancing work.
The capital markets team was particularly active on equity mandates. It mainly acted for issuers on IPOs.
The firm was also responsible for several confidential M&A mandates.
In staffing changes, the firm expanded its team with the hires of partners Maythawee Sarathai from Hunton Andrews Kurth and senior counsel Tassanu Chutikanon from Kennedys’ Bangkok office.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
TMB Thanachart Bank’s syndicated loan.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
Banking and finance
“We find their deep bench of team members and solution-focused approach invaluable to our business in Thailand.”
M&A
“Dedicated, good advice to seek solution for company, fast delivery and result over expectation.”
“Helping negotiate and quickly review and respond on the M&A transaction.”
“Siam Premier always provided timely and high-quality advice to us. The firm is familiar with what Japanese clients really expect, which helped us to satisfy our client's expectation.”
Chatchavej Chitvarakorn
“Hard, smart work and solving problems for the client.”
Siripun Kriangwattanapong
“Siripun is one of the most client-focused and solution-focused lawyers we have worked with in any jurisdiction. Her deep knowledge of private credit transactions and our approach to due diligence and execution is unparalleled. Dynamic, responsive and knowledgeable.”
Linda Osathaworanan
“Managed her team members and the entire case very well,providing high-quality services to the client.”
Maythawee Sarathai
“Dedicated, good advice and high ownership.”
Kesara Summacarava
“Dedicated, high responsibility.”
Tanita Vattanodorn
“She always provided timely and detailed responses to us, which enabled us to meet the client's expectation.”
