Kudun and Partners is a young and energetic full-service firm that has grown rapidly in the past few years, pulling in talent from competitors and being hailed as a firm to watch by peers. The firm has established a dedicated China practice staffed with native Chinese speakers and it is now part of the legal network, World Services Group, as the Thailand representative. Partner and key contact Kudun Sukhumananda has expertise in capital markets, corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, infrastructure funds and energy. Partner Emi Rowse joined the firm in 2022 to add to its dispute resolution practice.
Client feedback
“They are expert in the area of capital markets.” – Capital markets
“Very well-versed in corporate law and skilled in navigating capital markets regulations, the law firm consistently delivers smart and innovative solutions tailored to our requirements. Both Kudun and Thitawan have the capability to decipher intricate and often complex matters on the restructuring aspect of the deal. Kudun is extremely good with numbers. Thitawan is notably responsive and approachable. She offers straightforward and truthful opinions, along with clear guidance on executing transactions strategically.” – Capital markets
“Kudun and partners have expertise and specialisation.” – Corporate and M&A
“Responsive to our request.” – Energy
“KAP were responsive and timely in their support and were very easy to work with.” – Regulatory
Salinthip Anpattanakul
“She was very responsive.”
Kudun Sukhumananda
“While some firms provide competent legal advice, Kudun stands out for often offering out-of-the-box and commercially sound counsel to its clients, which is a significant distinction.”
Thitawan Thanasombatpaisarn
“Knowledgeable with a hands-on approach.”
Work highlights
Representing one of the largest oil and gas companies in Thailand on claim damages arising due to business operation negligence.
Representing an investment company on a dispute involving directors in the client’s company claiming for additional employment and compensation.
Work highlights
Successfully defended Advanced Info Service against a case brought by National Telecom.
Represented Zipmex Company and Zipmex Asia on the moratorium process regarding the ZipUp+ event under the court of Singapore.
Work highlights
Advising a leading asset management company in Thailand on opposing the rehabilitation petition of Smart Traffic.
Representing 87 creditors during the inception of the Thai Airways rehabilitation process.
Work highlights
Advised Time Dotcom and consulted Symphony Communication on the joint disposal of their investments in AIMS Data Centre to DigitalBridge Group.
Advised Turnkey Communication Services on the acquisition of 25% of shares in Advanced Information Technology.
Work highlights
Advising SWP Asset Management on its IPO listing.
Assisted Sirisoft on its IPO project.
Advised Miss Grand International on its IPO project.
Work highlights
Advising AIMS Data Centre Holding on the pledge of shares in a Thai company as one of the securities for the facilities agreement.
Represented Damri Residence on a real estate project development of the luxurious Soonthareeya Residence in Bangkok's central business district and a multiple-assets-backed financing arrangement transaction.
Represented Ally Kex Private Equity Trust, a Thailand-based, real estate-focused private equity trust, on its complex, sponsor-level joint venture arrangement with convertible financing extension to Siamese Asset.
Work highlights
Advising a leading renewable energy company on investing in a foreign country on various EPC contracts worth more than $1.4 billion.
