Active in the Thai market since 1974, Bangkok-headquartered full-service firm Chandler MHM has market-leading banking and finance and project development practices. Membership of the MHM network allows the firm to cater to clients’ needs across the region. The firm also extends its reach globally through its membership of the World Law Group. 

The firm has built up its capital markets practice, particularly in the REITs space. It has also quickly established itself as a strong player in restructuring and insolvency with creditor side roles on high-profile transactions. 

Highlights  

The firm’s banking team advised Asian Development Bank, EXIM Thailand, and Japan International Cooperation Agency on a syndicated loan for Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA) to purchase electric buses. This transaction is one of the first large-scale financing initiatives for e-buses in Thailand. 

Another significant banking mandate saw the team representing a group of lenders as co-lead counsel in financing the development of a 770 MW run-off-river hydroelectric power plant in the Pak Lay District, Lao PDR. This is the third largest run-off-river hydroelectric power project in Lao PDR which entered into a power purchase agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. 

Key clients 

KDAC Aircraft, Avolon Aerospace Leasing, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Prospect Logistics and Industrial Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust