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Chandler & Thong-ek is known for its strong mandates when it comes to project finance, and is especially strong on banking transactions where it acts as Thai counsel to lenders and Thai companies. The firm’s robust relationships with Thai banks give it a comparative advantage in an environment where there is an increased tendency for domestic banks to lead financing deals and seek outlets for investing liquidity. One client has high praise for name partner Al Chandler, noting: “He is the finest lawyer in Thailand.”

In one highlight deal, Chandler & Thong-ek served as Thai counsel to borrower Trans-Thai Malaysia and sponsors PTT and Petronas on financing for the expansion and development of gas transit services from the Thai Malaysian joint development area to a gas pipeline in Thailand’s Eastern seaboard.

One client describes Chandler & Thong-ek as “hands down the absolute best full service firm in Thailand, which is why I choose it”.

This past year, the M&A team represented SunEdison Energy India and MEMC Singapore on the acquisition of five solar power projects in Thailand. The projects are in the development phase and will have a total capacity of 78MW. Partner Ratana Poonsombudlert is a leading lawyer in the practice.

Name partner Albert T Chandler enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for leading on energy projetcs that involve Thai banks and companies as well as international lenders.

The practice recently represented sponsors PTT and PETRONAS on the development and expansion of gas transportation services from Block B17 in the Thai Malaysian Joint Development Area to PTT’s third gas pipeline to Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. The firm advised on the Islamic financing for the second phase of costs for the projects.