Advised a diversified manufacturing company in regard to Thailand acquisition financing related to its global acquisition of a plastic division in a USD 11.6 billion cash deal. We assisted in the acquisition of the Thai subsidiaries of the plastic division.
Cynthia M. Pornavalai
Partner
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
English, Japanese, Filipino, Thai
EDUCATION
Doctor of Laws course, Kyoto University
LLM, Kyoto University
LLB, Kyoto University
BA, University of the Philippines
Cynthia M. Pornavalai is a champion of business rights in Thailand. From advising foreign investors on mergers, acquisitions, and investing in Thailand to counseling major players in the Thai property market to helping lenders or debtors through debt restructuring and business reorganization matters, Cynthia’s practice is as varied as the business goals of her successful clients.
Cynthia is fluent in English, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai. Cynthia received in-depth legal training at Kyoto University, completing a Doctor of Laws course in 1991. Drawing on her strong Japanese language and legal skills, she has developed a niche practice helping Japanese businesses invest and succeed in Thailand.
Also a prolific author and an in-demand speaker, Cynthia has penned numerous authoritative texts and has lectured on business law at Thammasat University and Schiller-Stamford International College in Bangkok. She is a Member of the Board of TAGLaw, a Founding Member of the International Insolvency Institute, and a member of the Japanese Securities Brokers Association.
According to Cynthia, who is recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate/M&A by Chambers Asia, “competitive reform in the Kingdom should take into account Thailand’s export-oriented economy and the critical role of foreign investment.”
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Assisted a Japanese venture capital company in drafting standard form investment agreements. The form agreements applied to various forms of investment both in stock and loans and to SME companies with listing prospects within a specified period.
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Represented a Thai company in financing negotiations with a Malaysian investment group. Documentation and negotiations involved major creditors, the court, and the investor group.
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Advised a key client on its various property joint venture projects with a major property group, including financing agreements, project joint venture agreements, and legal and tax structuring of specific condominium projects.
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Represented a group investing in various high-end villa projects targeting the European market in Hua Hin and Phuket.
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Acted as counsel to the developer of various condominium projects in Pattaya. Our involvement covered all aspects of the condominium project, including legal structuring of investor groups, financing, land acquisition, and contracts.
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Advised on a mixed development of an entire island, including land acquisition, development and construction permits, joint venture agreements, financing, customer and supplier contracts, and the legal and tax structure.
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Represented a group of investors in their acquisition of beachfront properties for resort development.
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Assisted a medical center with company formation in a short period of time to facilitate the timely commencement of business operations.
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Secured a license for our client to operate as a dealer of derivatives and related securities with the Thai SEC and obtained other necessary licenses and permits for our client to operate in Thailand.
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Assisted a manufacturer of beverage-filling machines to accomplish the first registration of machinery ownership by a foreign entity with no subsidiary in Thailand. In the past, only registered Thai companies or foreign entities with subsidiaries in Thailand were allowed to register such machinery ownership. The machinery was valued at USD 5,260,000.
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Represented a major U.S. telecommunications and software vendor in negotiations with five Thai mobile telecom operators to deploy mobile number portability (MNP) in Thailand. We successfully negotiated the deal to full deployment, which included a build operate and agreed optional transfer build out, as well as handled the formation of the client’s Thai subsidiary and associated visa/work permits and required Thai bank guarantees. MNP is now up and available in Thailand.
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| August 24, 2011 |
Asian Legal Business Thailand Report Quotes Tilleke & Gibbins Partners David Lyman, Cynthia M. Pornavalai The August issue of Asian Legal Business features a special report on the political and economic situation in Thailand. In addition to reviewing the political climate in the wake of July’s elections... |
| February 25, 2011 |
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2011 Honors Seven Tilleke & Gibbins Attorneys Cynthia M. Pornavalai, Darani Vachanavuttivong, Hassana Chira-aphakul, Michael K. Lee, Sriwan Puapondh, Thawat Damsa-ard, Thomas J. Treutler On February 25, 2011, Chambers Asia-Pacific released its rankings for law firms and individual lawyers. Based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of 50+ full-time researchers,... |
| February 25, 2011 |
Commercial Transactions and M&A Practice Ranked in Band 1 in Thailand Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn, Cynthia M. Pornavalai On February 25, 2011, Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked the firm’s Corporate/M&A (Mid-Market) practice in Band 1 in Thailand. Chambers ranks law firms and individual lawyers in bands from 1-6, with 1... |
| December 17, 2010 |
Interview with Cynthia M. Pornavalai on Legal Reform Cynthia M. Pornavalai In this interview with Business Report Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins partner Cynthia M. Pornavalai discusses the possibility of government reform to boost investment. Cynthia examines how recent... |
| April 30, 2010 |
Chambers & Partners Recognizes Firm in Corporate and M&A: Mid-Market Cynthia M. Pornavalai, Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn On April 30, 2010, Chambers & Partners recognized Tilleke & Gibbins’ expertise in Corporate and M&A: Mid-Market with a Tier 1 ranking in Thailand in Chambers Asia 2010. Chambers &... |
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| January 12, 2012 |
Getting the Deal Through – Real Estate 2012, Thailand Chapter Cynthia M. Pornavalai Written for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and business people, Getting the Deal Through – Real Estate provides a broad international perspective on real estate law and public... |
| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, begins with an overview of Thailand’s legal system, including its history and the events and professionals that are shaping the legal... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics: Bankruptcy and Restructuring Cynthia M. Pornavalai, Santhapat Periera In 1998, Parliament approved the first amendment to the 1940 Bankruptcy Act in 15 years, and further amendments were made in both 1999 and 2000. These amendments reduce the bankruptcy period from ten... |
| August 4, 2011 |
Creating Incentives: Cross-Border M&A in Thailand Cynthia M. Pornavalai Recognizing the importance of foreign investment for its economic growth, Thailand has through the years relaxed restrictive investment laws and regulations, thus favorably positioning itself as a... |
