Chandler MHM is one of Thailand’s largest and most prestigious full-service firms. It combines an international standard of practising law with decades of local experience in the Thai legal environment. Owing to its integrated practice with renowned Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, the firm excels at providing multi-jurisdictional legal services. With a team of over 100 legal experts, the firm is particularly strong in the banking and finance, energy, and corporate and M&A areas. It is widely considered by industry insiders to be the market leader for complex, big-ticket energy projects. Senior partner Jessada Sawatdipong is a key contact.
Client feedback
“Responsive, provides information and explains matters well.” – Aviation
“Very responsive, pragmatic and commercial. Excellent set of lawyers to work with.” – Aviation
“Chandler MHM is responsive, efficient and commercial.” – Aviation
“Responsive, clear explanations of legal issues, excellent legal knowledge.” – Aviation
“They are highly experienced in the project financing field, making them efficient and effective.” – Banking and finance
“Heavyweight, sizeable, highly experienced team with proven track record across the region. I have total confidence in the team to handle all kinds of mandates, no matter how complex or novel. They are very capable and responsive; I have an outstanding collaborative relationship with them. The lawyers I work with are highly aware of the market and my business – their advice reflects this. No issues from a service point of view – it’s excellent. My most trusted legal partner and good value.” – Banking and finance
“The firm has many experienced lawyers who have been in the market for decades; Jessada is a notable example. Many of their partners are very well known in the market. There are also quite a few new partners and counsels at the firm, and we are aware that they have developed many new areas of expertise. This means that we can reply on them to handle a broad range of matters in terms of the nature of work and complexity. They have handled some notable headline cases. We have not faced any issues with the quality of work and client service which is outstanding in the market. Their commitment to understand us and what we therefore require from them is commendable. The consistency of quality is notable due to the experience and knowledge of the team working on our matters, and the service has been truly outstanding due to the dedication and hard work of the partners and counsels we have worked with.” – Banking and finance
“Coordinated, prompt responses.” – Dispute resolution
“Precise and comprehensive legal advice; able to come up with strategy/strategies that lead to satisfactory result of the cases as well as to overcome any obstacle; good analytical skill that helps us to see the outlook of each case and also project any obstacle/risk that may be arising out of the cases.” – Insurance
“Provides expert legal opinion.” – Labour and employment
“Chandler MHM is very experienced in Thai labour law. They can clarify issues and provide great recommendations. Further, they always respond in a timely manner.” – Labour and employment
“Detailed-oriented, high responsiveness, professional advisory service.” – Privacy and data protection
“They win the cases.” – Real estate
“Professional. Good communication and high service standards. Understands client's needs well.” – Real estate
“Always did the perfect job for our business.” – Real estate
“Punctual and trustworthy.” – Regulatory
“Responsive, practical, knowledgeable.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Tawatchai Boonmayapan
“Good strategy and planning.”
Sirawan Fuengfoosin
“Works fast and deeply knowledgeable.”
Ratthai Kamolwarin
“Professional, friendly, helpful and responsive.”
“He is very detailed and clear in replying to all our concerns and he gives professional guidance promptly.”
Rawi Meckvichai
“Rawi has in-depth knowledge about insurance and he is able to convey complex issues well. His case management skill is excellent.”
Tanai Porasupattana
“Responsive and very knowledgeable. Also, very good connection with the various Thai aircraft operators.”
Jessada Sawatdipong
“He has been familiar with our business and worked with us for almost 30 years, so it is much easier to work with him, compared to the new lawyers.”
“Highly capable, very pragmatic and responsive, one of the most experienced in the market, absolutely an outstanding lawyer.”
“Jessada is a true statesman in the market who has been with the firm for decades. He has a tremendous understanding of finance transactions whether domestic or cross-border and of the Thai market. It is a privilege to work with Jessada as there are few lawyers in the market with the same calibre of experience and skill.”
Chotiwut Sukpradub
“Responds clearly and has good knowledge of legal issues.”
Tananan Thammakiat
“Good client engagement. Responsive. High service standards. Knowledgeable in the industry she covers.”
“Great attitude and knowledgeable.”
Joseph Tisuthiwongse
“Experienced and responsive, manages a strong team.”
Jutharat Anuktanakul
“Meets all expectations.”
Panupan Udomsuvannakul
“He always demonstrates his willingness to support us.”
Norrapat Werajong
“Gives prompt responses.”
Tumawadee Attavavuthichai
“Meets all expectations.”
Work highlights
Advised ThaiNamthip on the formation of a North Asean bottling alliance.
Work highlights
Representing INET Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust on its first capital increase for the purpose of additional assets acquisition in the INET-IDC 3 project.
Work highlights
Represented Tisco Bank, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank and Kasikornbank in relation to the refinancing of the construction and operation of a 660MW coal-fired power generating plant.
Advised Asian Development Bank, EXIM Thailand and Japan International Cooperation Agency on a syndicated loan for Energy Absolute to purchase electric buses.
Represented Hankyu Hanshin Properties, a major Japanese developer, on investing in various condominium and townhouse projects in Bangkok.
Work highlights
Advising a group of lenders on the financing for the development of a 770MW run-off-river hydroelectric power plant in the Pak Lay district.
Advising Siam Commercial Bank as lender on its financing transaction of Thai baht to Thachang Green Energy for the financing of four waste-to-energy power plant projects.
Work highlights
Assisted GS E&C Development on its joint venture with Major Development in a large condominium project in Bangkok.
Advised Prospect Logistics and Industrial Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust on the investment in additional assets by way of a capital increase.
